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We would love to introduce ourselves and let you know why we're so excited singing about the Lord Jesus.
Chris Judy (Tenor)
Chris Judy is no stranger to Gospel music and has been singing since he was a small boy. He grew up singing out of the old hymnals in the church where he and his family attended for many years close to Bennett Springs, MO. His love and passion for Gospel music was influenced by his grandparents whose love for the Gospel put to music knew no bounds. Chris held the baritone position with the Truelove Quartet out of Lebanon, MO for a number of years before starting a solo ministry, then after a couple years of being solo, he joined the Ascension Quartet out of Springfield, MO where he sang lead for 4 years! Chris is from Lebanon, MO and he currently resides there. His love for the Lord and singing for Him grows stronger each day.
Chris Judy is no stranger to Gospel music and has been singing since he was a small boy. He grew up singing out of the old hymnals in the church where he and his family attended for many years close to Bennett Springs, MO. His love and passion for Gospel music was influenced by his grandparents whose love for the Gospel put to music knew no bounds. Chris held the baritone position with the Truelove Quartet out of Lebanon, MO for a number of years before starting a solo ministry, then after a couple years of being solo, he joined the Ascension Quartet out of Springfield, MO where he sang lead for 4 years! Chris is from Lebanon, MO and he currently resides there. His love for the Lord and singing for Him grows stronger each day.
Tom Rantz (Baritone)
A 1974 Nixa Mo. graduate, lived in the Nixa community for 49 years and recently moved to Reeds Spring, Mo. Tom has served in several capacities including Music Minister and Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Deacon Board @ Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. His wife Vicky, who was his high school sweetheart, is the sound engineer for the group and they also are blessed with 2 sons: Brandon, who is married to Amanda and have 5 sons and 2 daughters; Colter, who is married to Hailey, and they have a son, Ryle, and a daughter, Rylynne. He and his family also own a beef cattle ranch in Stone County, Mo., where he now spends a lot of his "Semi-Retirement, Relaxing Time". Tom is one of the original founders of 4Calvary almost 16 years ago and is also the booking agent!
A 1974 Nixa Mo. graduate, lived in the Nixa community for 49 years and recently moved to Reeds Spring, Mo. Tom has served in several capacities including Music Minister and Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Deacon Board @ Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. His wife Vicky, who was his high school sweetheart, is the sound engineer for the group and they also are blessed with 2 sons: Brandon, who is married to Amanda and have 5 sons and 2 daughters; Colter, who is married to Hailey, and they have a son, Ryle, and a daughter, Rylynne. He and his family also own a beef cattle ranch in Stone County, Mo., where he now spends a lot of his "Semi-Retirement, Relaxing Time". Tom is one of the original founders of 4Calvary almost 16 years ago and is also the booking agent!
"Coach" Tom Robison (Lead)
A 1983 graduate of Missouri State University and a 1986 graduate of Drury University with a master's in education, Coach has retired from teaching and coaching in Nixa Public Schools; he is living the good life with his wife of 40+ years in Nixa. He and his wife Judy have had three sons: Kevin, Aaron and Sean. Coach has years of experience with gospel quartet music and has performed with the Tate Singers and the Evangelists Quartet, a group he and his father founded. He and Judy love traveling, playing golf, and family time with their sons and family.
A 1983 graduate of Missouri State University and a 1986 graduate of Drury University with a master's in education, Coach has retired from teaching and coaching in Nixa Public Schools; he is living the good life with his wife of 40+ years in Nixa. He and his wife Judy have had three sons: Kevin, Aaron and Sean. Coach has years of experience with gospel quartet music and has performed with the Tate Singers and the Evangelists Quartet, a group he and his father founded. He and Judy love traveling, playing golf, and family time with their sons and family.
Dave Taylor (Bass)
Dave was born in Kansas City and has lived in SW Missouri for most of his adult life. He is the station manager and morning host for 89.1 FM, KWFC Radio, and is GM for both KWFC and The Wind radio stations. Gospel teaching and singing are two great passions of his life! Dave married his high school sweetheart, Debbie, and God blessed them with three sons: Jake, Josh and Jesse. The Taylors are blessed with three daughters-in-love as well as three grandchildren who all live in SW Missouri. Dave is a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, and enjoys playing golf and board games - but his best days are when he’s with the grandkids!
Dave was born in Kansas City and has lived in SW Missouri for most of his adult life. He is the station manager and morning host for 89.1 FM, KWFC Radio, and is GM for both KWFC and The Wind radio stations. Gospel teaching and singing are two great passions of his life! Dave married his high school sweetheart, Debbie, and God blessed them with three sons: Jake, Josh and Jesse. The Taylors are blessed with three daughters-in-love as well as three grandchildren who all live in SW Missouri. Dave is a lifelong Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, and enjoys playing golf and board games - but his best days are when he’s with the grandkids!
