The Perry Sisters
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| Origin | Huntington, WV, USA |
| Years active | 1974–present |
| Genres | Southern Gospel |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website(s) | www.perrysisters.com |
The Perry Sisters originated in Huntington, WV in 1974 with Diana Perry Gillette and her two sisters, Bonnie and Carol. In 1984 they signed with a major record label and officially became the first professional ladies trio in southern gospel music. In 1990 Diana's sisters retired from the road, leaving Diana as the remaining founding member.
The group reorganized with Diana Perry Gillette in the lead position. Tammy Underwood, Diana's niece, held the soprano position and plays acoustic guitar. Tammy and Diana were joined by Diana's daughter Angie, who played piano, keyboard, and bass as well as covering the alto part.. Rodney Underwood, Tammy's husband, joined the ladies on stage later playing keyboards, bass guitar and also served as the sound tech for the trio. After Angie married in the mid-90's, the group went through a period of change, having several ladies filling the position.
The Perry Sisters have recorded 24 albums, and had 29 top forty hits, in a career spanning 32 years. The Perry Sisters have been nominated for numerous awards such as: Favorite Trio, Favorite Soprano, Horizon Award, and Favorite Video. Considering that most gospel music material has been written with male quartets in mind, these accomplishments are not to be taken lightly.
The Perry Sisters have met the song-writing challenges. Diana has been penning songs since 1980, including as I Wonder How Mary Felt, There'll Be A Payday, Resurrection Morn, Imagine If You Will, Heaven's Avenue, Only Sleeping, More Like You, and That Wonderful Name.
