The Canton Spirituals

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The Canton Spirituals are an award-winning gospel recording group and are regarded as pioneers in the genre of traditional gospel music.

Founded in Canton, Mississippi in 1943, the original Canton Spirituals were Reverend , Reverend , , , , , , and founder (December 5, 1929 – November 16, 1994).

As of 2016, the group is fronted by Watkins' son, Harvey Watkins, Jr., and consists of , , , , , , and

On November 1, 2012, they released a single, Keep Knocking. The album, Keep Knocking was released on December 3, 2013.^[1]

Awards[]

The Canton Spirituals garnered a Grammy nomination in 1993 for the album Live in Memphis and were 1997 Stellar Award recipients for "Best Group/Duo of the Year" as well as "Traditional Group of the Year" for the Living the Dream: Live In Washington, DC album. In 1998, the group took home two awards at The American Quartet Awards for "Quartet of the Year" and "Artist of the Year".

Discography[]

• That's My Train Fare Home (1977)
• On the Move (1978)
• I'm Coming Lord (1980)
• We'll See You In Church(1982)
• Everything Is Gonna Be Alright (1983)
• Meet the Same People (On Your Way Down) (1984)
• Mississippi Po' Boy (1985)
• Determined (1987)
• I'll Give It All To You (1990)
• Live in Memphis (1993)
• Live in Memphis II (1995)
• Living the Dream: Live In Washington, D.C. (1997)
• The Live Experience 1999 (1999)
• Walking By Faith (2002)
• New Life: Live In Harvey, IL (2004)
• Driven (2007)
• Keep Knocking (2013)

Personnel[]

• Harvey Watkins, Jr. (1973–present): lead vocals, background vocals, bass guitar, guitars
• (1974–present): bass guitar, background vocals, drums
• (2004–present): drums
• (2004–present): keyboards, background vocals
• (present): keyboards, background vocals
• : (present): lead guitar
• (2013-Present): rhythm/lead guitar, background vocals
• (1946–1994): original member, deceased): lead vocals, background vocals
• (Minister): organ

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