The Booth Brothers

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The Booth Brothers
Origin Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genres Southern gospel
InstrumentVocals
Years active1950s–1963, 1990present
LabelsMorningStar Records, Elim Records, Sonlite Records, Spring Hill Records, Daywind Records, Gaither Music Group, StowTown Records
MembersBuddy Mullins
Michael Booth
Jim Brady
Past membersCharles Booth
James Booth
Wallace Booth
Ron Booth Sr.
Joseph Smith
Ronnie Booth
Paul Lancaster
Website www.boothbrothers.com

The Booth Brothers is an American southern gospel vocal trio. It was originally formed in 1957 by four brothers but disbanded in 1963. It was reformed in 1990 by one of the original members, Ron Booth, with two of his sons, Michael and Ronnie Booth. [1] Ron Booth retired in 1998, and was replaced by Joseph Smith, who was in turn replaced by Jim Brady, followed by Paul Lancaster. In June 2021, it was announced that Ronnie Booth would be leaving the group and be succeeded by former Gaither Vocal Band lead singer Buddy Mullins.

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Group history

The Booth Brothers was initially formed in the 1950s by Ron Booth Sr. with his brothers Charles, James, and Wallace, after they moved to Detroit. However, Ron decided to disband the group in 1963 when he joined the Toney Brothers. [2]

In 1990, Ron's youngest son, Michael (b. October 8, 1971), decided to revive the group with his brother Ronnie II (b. June 28, 1965), and his father. They started performing and touring around Florida and recorded several albums. In 1998, Ron decided to retire and the remaining brothers started looking for a replacement. They recorded several albums with Joseph Smith, who was later replaced by Jim Brady (b. May 19, 1970). Brady remained with them until 2014, at which point he was replaced by Paul Lancaster (b. February 23, 1968), although Brady returned in 2022.

Original members

Line-ups

1957–1963

(as the Booth Brothers)

  • Ron Booth Sr. – tenor
  • Charles Booth – lead
  • James Booth – baritone
  • Wallace Booth – bass

Members

Line-ups

1990–1998

(as the Booth Brothers)

1998–20022002–2014
  • Michael Booth – tenor
  • Ronnie Booth – lead
  • Ron Booth Sr. – baritone
  • Michael Booth – tenor
  • Ronnie Booth – lead
  • Joseph Smith – baritone
  • Michael Booth – tenor
  • Ronnie Booth – lead
  • Jim Brady – baritone
2015–20212021–20222022–present
  • Michael Booth – tenor
  • Ronnie Booth – lead
  • Paul Lancaster – baritone
  • Michael Booth – tenor
  • Buddy Mullins – lead
  • Paul Lancaster – baritone
  • Michael Booth – tenor
  • Buddy Mullins – lead
  • Jim Brady – baritone

2013 Quartet members

Line-ups

2013

(as the Booth Brothers Quartet)

Discography

Awards

The Booth Brothers were nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album for their album Room for More. The album was also nominated for two Dove Awards at the 40th GMA Dove Awards: Southern Gospel Album of the Year and Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year.

Other Awards & Recognitions:

See also

References

  1. "The Booth Brothers (1957-1963, 1990-Present)". Southern Gospel History.
  2. "Booth Brothers". ChristianMusic.com.