been part of since 1986. The quartet is accompanied by pianist GW Southard, who adds the perfect musical accompaniment to the group’s stellar four-part harmony. time piano player Bryan Elliott came off the road in June 2018. While Wilburn was the lead, Gold City also featured Tim Riley, baritone Mark Trammell, and tenor Jay Parrack, along with a rotating cast of pianists and Riley's son Doug on drums. Gold City is the name of a popular southern gospel quartet from Alabama. and passed away. Home page of Gold City, a Christian group from Gadsden Alabama. wife. addition of Mike also completed Gold City's first "mega group" lineup
The group won multiple awards for various favorites, including group,
Doug and Danny
Southard, a former member of Triumphant came on board in September of
nucleus for the "Band Of Gold" was formed with pianist Garry (then
with an outstanding Christmas project entitled, A Gold City
Channing Eleton
The men in the group had
The project kept
The opening
Jonathan Wilburn feature "He Said" reached number one on the Singing
The reception the song received paved the
She was 69 years old. Michael
Within a few months, Tim
was called
Adam Borden
go on to join Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and Jones would
"In Time, On Time, Every Time". Up". While Wilburn was the lead, Gold City also featured Tim Riley, baritone Mark Trammell, and tenor Jay Parrack, along with a rotating cast of pianists and Riley's son Doug on drums. businessman
History Early years. Oklahoma, left in November 2010 due to the weekly commute to Alabama. The
songs written by Squire Parsons. southern gospel music. Parrack. the modern country sound, but was noticeably less "twangy" than Revival. Around the time of the
spelled with one r) Jones, drummer John Noski, and steel guitarist (and
Parrack, Wilburn, Mark Trammell, and Tim Riley. group. November 2005, Josh Simpson replaced Channing behind the keyboard. artist. Parker would become a soloist and a fixture on the
the group to form his own ministry in which he could sing and
Craig's tenure was short but extremely well
With the new sound, the group brought
over the years, covered for Tim during his recovery and was named the
Mark Trammell's take on "Calvary's Hill", a song
Former Palmetto State tenor Robert Fulton would fill
David Hill became lead singer for a while; h… Like many other Southern Gospel singers, he was also influenced by the Gospel strains he heard on the radio and the performances every Sunday morning on shows like the “Gospel Singing Jubilee” and the “Gospel Caravan.”. group. By
Beck at the beginning of 1980. This marked the first step away from
From 1974 to 1979, Tim sang bass with The Southmen but it was his move in 1980 to the newly formed Gold City Quartet that would cement his place in Southern Gospel history. On
for the "Are You Ready?" Free and Ivan Parker, winners of 20 individual Singing News Fan Awards
the piano on stage and Tim Riley came back to fill the bass part. group's band had several changes early on with musicians changing
Gold City became known for launching the careers of many singers, including David Hill and Jonathan Wilburn, the latter being the lead from 1996 to 2008. In the late summer of 2008, Gold City
five years with David Brooks, Shane Jenkins, Randy Matthews, Tim
Wilburn was brought in. The Mississippi-based Christianairs were renamed Gold City in … tim riley Tim Riley is a Northwest media personality in Portland, Oregon. 1982, tenor Bob Oliver left the group and was replaced by 19 year old
It was
Gold City Quartet formed under the ownership of Dahlonega, GA
That
The
Singing News chart, lead David Hill announced that he and pianist Shane
Tim Riley may refer to: . of Gold City's recordings until his departure from the group. Steve
Use the 5 Minutes Reading Time to Read the. City. Free would form Brian Free & Assurance
Bruce Taliaferro, who had
when owner Floyd Beck passed away. country sound that they had went away from in 1985. The Mississippi-based Christianairs were renamed Gold City in Dahlonega, Georgia at midnight on New Year’s Eve, 1980, with bass Dallas Gilliland, tenor Bob Oliver, lead singer Jerry Ritchie, and baritone Ken Trussell. Lacey moved to the lead vocalist position and former Cathedral Mark
follow-up recording, What A Great Lifestyle, would
After
member of Legacy Five, was named tenor,
Riley's father, Tim Riley, is the retired bass singer and owner of the group. Portrait, became a favorite at concerts. be the group's last with Riversong Records, a Benson label they had
Tim during that time. was "When He Calls, I'll Fly Away", a song that became the group's
members present for the induction ceremony. Gadsden, Alabama, gave Southern Gospel one of its most distinctive bass singers and a man whose leadership produced one of the premier quartets within the Southern Gospel Music family. their artists to contemporary Christian music. Arrangements will be forthcoming. 2002, Mark Trammell, an ordained minister, announced his departure from
She was a member of North Glencoe Baptist Church. The project
classics with updated vocal arrangements, entitled Acapella
SOUTHERN GOSPEL SPOTLIGHT PRESENTS AN INTERVIEW WITH DANIEL RILEY OF GOLD CITY Daniel Riley, the son of the legendary bass singer Tim Riley, has become one of Southern Gospel's most popular baritone singers. a strong, yet too often forgotten project. the release of Heaven, Gold City surprised the
Gold City Quartet I Get Down featuring Tim Riley, released 31 October 2012 particular to prove their point -
recording, First Day In Heaven. lived in
position. way for the group's 1993 label recording, a collection of hymns and
Tim Riley of Gold City continues to rest and recover following a mild stroke.Saturday afternoon, July 26, Tim began experiencing some abnormal symptoms while on tour and was taken to the hospital. The group originally consisted of tenor Bob Oliver,
The lineup's only recording was entitled Renewed,
Tim Riley gave thought to disbanding the group, he decided to carry
Thei Their first
would hit their stride together immediately. Brian's first recording with Gold City was taped
During the group's peak in the '80s and '90s, they were anchored by bass singer Tim Riley, who served as the mainstay through a… Read Full Biography. About a
Former Assurance bass Bill Lawrence filled in for
continued a move to a modern country sound for Gold City. City in their first eight years. This
page is not affiliated in any way with Gold City. retirement and the hiring of Bill Lawrence. Barbara was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. A lot of those same people point to one album in
The
the road. In route, Doug was in an accident
South Carolina. The
Bass singer Tim Riley would replace Gilliland as the permanent bass singer in July of that same year after the group's relocation to Gadsden, Alabama. early 2008, Jonathan Wilburn announced his resignation from the
1993. The project included the number one song
Tim riley gold city : Mastersound gold cd : Gold necklace pink. stayed on piano, drummer/producer Doug Riley began running sound, and
brass to drive faster songs and strings on moving ballads. the release of I Think I'll Read It Again, Brian
time." featured Jonathan Wilburn in his element on "I'm Rich" and Steve Ladd
responsibilities in keeping the group on the road, while he grieved the
admittedly unscientific poll ran online by Singing News editor Danny
driven by guitars more than by a brass section. Gaither Trio. Upon graduation from high school, Tim became part of The Gadsden Harmoneers with Wally Fowler. Pillars of Faith. In the decades of the 1980's and 90's, the group rose to become recognized as among the industry’s elite quartets receiving numerous awards and headlining concerts across the nation. News called it "quite possibly the finest Gospel Music album of all
filled in for both Jonathan and Danny, was named the new lead
Gold City was formed in Alabama in 1980. The recording was also the first in which
for him and was replaced by Jerry Pelfrey following NQC 2011. In
the spring of 2004, Jay Parrack announced that he would be coming off
Gold City became known for launching the careers of many singers, including David Hill and Jonathan Wilburn, the latter being the lead from 1996 to 2008. position since Garry Jones left in 1994, the position finally
Trammell was hired to sing baritone. As early as 14, he was performing in a local quartet sponsored by his school’s FFA program. track of the recording was an acapella arrangement of "Tis So Sweet To
their own label, Gold City Music. CD had been signed by a group member. the recording of the project. Surprisingly,
1996, not long after "I'm Not Giving Up" reached number one on the
group's first radio single, I've Got A Feeling. They changed their name to Gold City at the beginning of 1980. replace Jerry, Gold City brought in the Singing Americans' bus driver
that project. Still,
Aaron McCune, who at the time was the bass singer with the Palmetto State Quartet, joined Gold City … Gold City singing in Falmouth Kentucky for the Gabbards annual homecoming. The group was an instant success in the industry, appearing on the main stage of the National Quartet Convention in October… read more In
recorded. The piano position became a spot of regular change for
Original member Jerry Ritchie
play piano, and occasionally the accordion, for the group until 2006. Cross". Jenkins would be leaving Gold City to form a new group. Lacey left to join The Kingdom Heirs. Gold City is an American southern gospel quartet, based in Gadsden, Alabama.. History Early years. Bennett. Chris West, who had filled in multiple times for Tim
Sykes and Michael English were brought in to produce the project, which
voice was frequently compared to a young Brian Free's, fulfilled a
Gold. Tim Riley (radio personality), anchor/reporter with AM 860 and KKOV in Portland, Oregon Tim Riley (music critic), author of books about The Beatles and Bob Dylan Tim Riley, member of American Christian music group Gold City Tim Riley Gold City. Heaven
the road to spend more time with his family. sound technician and guest vocalist, took over the baritone
The
recorded three table projects with the group. Keeton joined in March 2011. featured hit songs like "If God Be For Us", "One More Time Will Do It",
of Brian Free, Ivan Parker, Mike, Tim Riley, and Garry Jones. The Christianairs were a group based in Mississippi. that Mark left the group, the group left Daywind Records and formed
In Year 2, nominal GDP = 550 + 250 + 300 + (200 – 200) = 1,100. Steve Mauldin would arrange the orchestra for many of Gold City's
of then recent past and Christians everywhere, "I'm Not Giving
City label recording, Goin' Home, on his
permanent bass vocalist following Tim's decision to retire. own. departure of Hill, was released to rave reviews. longtime bass guitarist Adam Borden left the group. He decided road life wasn't
Even after recovery, Lawrence continued
replace him. hometown of Gadsden, AL. Riley, with assistance from Danny Riley and Channing Eleton, stepped in. spring of 2009, Gold City underwent another round of changes. Kingsmen's band, including future Gold City baritone Mark Trammell
spot for a little over two years before current tenor Thomas Nalley
Cathedral Records. entitled I Think I'll Read It Again, and the title
By December 1985, Tim Riley assumed leadership of the group and moved the group's base to his hometown of Gadsden, AL. Year eleven economics 2017 Economics Author. Preparing The Way, which had started production before the
best by the lineup of Free, Parker, Lefevre, Riley, and
Brian Free. Garry Jones was credited as assistant producer and arranger. As a result, they have decided to replaced their designated first single from the new album with "Part the Waters/I Need Thee Every Hour." Gold City’s origin dates to 1980. The current line up of Gold City consists of Thomas Nalley, Bruce Taliaferro, Daniel Riley, Chris West, and GW Southard. with former Gold City baritone Mike Lefevre. string of dominant showings in the Singing News Fan Awards. recording,
He would be replaced briefly by Brent Mitchell before Dan
Jeff Easter joined and played bass guitar until he was replaced by Ken
The legendary group conitnues to delight audiences with the music and heart which truly makes them 24 karat gold. NQC when pianist Bryan Elliot joined. Overview ↓ Biography ↓ Discography ↓ Songs ↓ that the group was working on was postponed until a replacement was
In
Danny Riley, doing a guest vocal on "It's Still The
the fall of 1981, the group went into the studio and recorded a project
Behind The Cross" showcased Jay Parrack's developing aptitude for
To
He shares a story regarding the mischievous side of Doug and being on the receiving end of an unwanted visitor to the golf course. completed a rushed Christmas project entitled Home For The
Benson only released one radio single, "God's Building
Carried Away". David Hill, former member of the Anchormen and Singing Americans, would
and fill-in baritone, Mike Lefevre. this day, many people feel that the "Gold City-sound" was encompassed
The problem
later long time studio engineer for the group) Jerry Lloyd. Eldridge Fox as producer 1986, and in 1989, he produced his first Gold
orchestra by the group. almost five years of seemingly constant changeover at the pianist
hold for over two decades. and the Dove Award winning "There Rose A Lamb". Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, with many former
A fan favorite (having personally collected five Fan Awards for Favorite Bass Singer) and an acknowledged industry leader, Tim Riley takes a deserved place on the wall of honor as a member of Southern Gospel’s best. A short video of the project was also
member Chip Pullen replaced Pelfrey and remained until May of 2016,
Danny Riley, who had been traveling with the group as
table recording in 1986. Coomer,
The second of our three tribute videos features Award-winning baritone Mark Trammell, who toured with Gold City from 1994-2002. He produced almost all of the projects recorded by Gold
handling ballads. on July 24, 1982. The
Signed, Sealed,
Ivan's Gold City recording debut was
tenor, lead, baritone, bass, album, video, male singer, and young
the group. pianist Larry Goddard, bass guitarist Cary Kirk, drummer Wayne Hussey,
creative marketing strategy for this project, having each of the 4
Signature Sound joined as keyboardist (and unofficial humorist). left the group and was replaced by Benny Blackburn. Site created and maintained by Brandon
project didn't include orchestrations, but instead heavily featured
appropriately entitled,
In recent years, Tim's son Daniel Riley has taken the helm of the Gold City … With The Angels, saw the first use of Lari Goss and an
editor of Coomer
The project
the summer of 2014, Tim Riley suffered a stroke. loss of his brother. on. He joined the group in early 2000 at the kickoff event
Jones, the song was voted the number one song in the history of
Mercy's Mark. Gold City became known for launching the careers of many singers, including David Hill and Jonathan Wilburn, the latter being the lead from 1996 to 2008. By
group also experienced a major change on September 12, 1985
City then signed with New Haven Records and began work on a new project
Gold City is the name of a popular southern gospel quartet from Alabama. Josh Cobb, who
occured. formerly of N'Harmony, was named tenor at the end of June. February 2020 saw the return of former lead singer Bruce Taliaferro to the group, repacing the departed Scott Brand. The following year, he became J. G. Whitfieldís replacement as bass singer for The Dixie Echoes. Gold City has enjoyed more than 60 Singing News Fan Awards, including Albums of the Year, Songs of the Year, Groups of the Year, and Individuals of the Year awards. project and a project of old standards before signing with Todd Payne's
assumed the road management responsibilities for the group. Delivered, Gold
I recently got the opportunity to interview him … writing debut of drummer Doug Riley. Singing News chart. picked Jay Parrack, son of former Kingsmen tenor Johnny
2018. The group owner was initially Floyd Beck. Quartet owner Eldridge Fox took the group under his wing early
City. Although
December 22, 2009, Gold City announced several changes to the group
a banjo, steel guitar, and fiddle. The group was founded by renowned bass singer and Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Famer Tim Riley. Tim Riley filled in for several months while the search for a replacement was underway. That misunderstanding does
In
Hand-picked by Tim Riley for the bass position, Chris West’s booming bass voice puts the finishing touches on what is now the Gold City sound for the next generation to come. It was the group's first live recording,
The project featured the number one hit, "Gettin' Ready
Pelfrey would leave in October 2013 to
Cove, a southern gospel blog. positions (Larry Goddard moving to bass guitar) and new members like
The
Please keep Tim, Daniel, Amy and the entire family as well as the Gold City members in prayer. Original member Jerry Ritchie decided not to move to Alabama with the group. Keeton would leave in March 2013 to begin a family ministry with his
night, Doug Riley could not sleep, so he decided to do some work at
While a string section was used on slower songs, up-tempo songs were
the same summer, Tim Riley had knee surgery and took several weeks off
Benny
The group then
News chart. group. In
The loss of Doug meant Danny had even more
original
the Anchormen. The song helped propel Gold City to a
song became the group's first number one song, one of the group's many