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. 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.
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.
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 August 24, 2014, at which point he was replaced by Paul Lancaster (b. February 23, 1968). On June 4, 2021, Ronnie Booth left the group, he would be leaving the road to enjoy his family and grandchildren, and Buddy Mullins would join the group as the lead singer. Brady returned on January 7, 2022, only to leave again, at which point the returning Ronnie Booth filled the baritone position on December 16, 2025.
Original members
Ron Booth Sr. – tenor Charles Booth – lead James Booth – baritone Wallace Booth – bass
Members Line-ups 1990–1998 (as the Booth Brothers) 1998–2002 2002–2014Michael Booth – tenor Ronnie Booth – lead Ron Booth Sr. – baritoneMichael Booth – tenor Ronnie Booth – lead Joseph Smith – baritoneMichael Booth – tenor Ronnie Booth – lead Jim Brady – baritone 2014–2021 2021–2022 2022–2025Michael Booth – tenor Ronnie Booth – lead Paul Lancaster – baritoneMichael Booth – tenor Buddy Mullins – lead Paul Lancaster – baritoneMichael Booth – tenor Buddy Mullins – lead Jim Brady – baritone 2025–present Michael Booth – tenor Buddy Mullins – lead Ronnie Booth – baritone
Current members Michael Booth (Tenor) (1990–present) Buddy Mullins (Lead) (2021–present) Ronnie Booth (Baritone) (1990–2021, 2025–present)
Former members Ron Booth Sr. (Baritone) (1990–1998) Joseph Smith (Baritone) (1998–2002) Jim Brady (Baritone) (2002–2014, 2022–2025) Paul Lancaster (Baritone) (2014–2022)
Timeline
2013 Quartet members
Michael Booth – tenor Ronnie Booth – lead Jim Brady – baritone Gene McDonald – bass Nick Bruno - piano
Discography Studio albums 1993: Beyond the Cross 1996: Praise God Anyhow 1996: One of His Own 1998: Will You Love Jesus More 1999: Beyond the Cross [re-issue] 1999: Walkin' on the Good Side 1999: Treasure These Moments, Volumes I & II 1999: Pure and Simple, Volume I 2000: Pure and Simple, Volume II 2000: This Stage of Grace 2001: 10th Anniversary Classic Collection 2002: The Booth Brothers Classic Collection Volume II 2003: The Booth Brothers 2004: Pure Southern Gospel 2005: The Blind Man Saw It All 2005: The Booth Brothers Christmas 2006: Harmony 2006: Hymns, Pure and Simple 2007: Trails of Paradise 2007: Carry On 2008: Room for More 2009: 09 2010: Declaration 2011: Let It Be Known 2012: The Best of the Booth Brothers [Gaither Compilation] 2012: Requested 2012: A Tribute to the Songs of Bill and Gloria Gaither 2014: Isaiah 12:2 2015: Still 2016: Between Here And Heaven 2019: Country Roads: Country And Inspirational Favorites 2020: Brotherhood - Recorded with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound 2021: Take Another Step 2022: Speak Jesus 2024: Generations - Recorded with Ron and Charles Booth (via archived vocals)
Live Album 2003: Live in Lakeland 2009: Live at Oak Tree 2012: Greatest Hits - Live 2014: The Best of the Booth Brothers (Live) 2017: Gospel Favorites 2019: Country Roads: Country and Inspirational Favorites (Live)
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: 1998: The Gospel Voice (Sunrise Award) 1999:New Artist of the Year (SGMA Award) 2002: Trio of the Year (SGMA Award) 2003: Male Group of the Year (SGN Award) 2003: Traditional Song of the Year "Under God" (SGN Award) 2003: Traditional Southern Gospel Album "The Booth Brothers" (SGN Award) 2003: Best Album Cover "The Booth Brothers" (SGN Award) 2004: Best Live Performer of the Year (SGN Award) 2006: Song of the Year "He Saw It All" (SGN Award) 2006: Album of the Year "The Blind Man Saw It All" (SGN Award) 2006: Pacesetter Award (SGN Award) 2006: Male Vocalist of the Year (SGN Award) 2006: Male Group of the Year (SGN Award) 2006: Songwriter of the Year- Jim Brady (SGN Award) 2006: Traditional Southern Song of the Year (SGN Award) 2006: Fan Favorite Artist of the Year (SGN Award) 2006: Song of the Year "He Saw It All" (Singing News Fan Award) 2006: Favorite Trio (SGMA Award) 2006: Album of the Year "The Blind Man Saw It All" (SGMA Award) 2007: Male Vocalist of the Year- Ronnie Booth (Harmony Honors) 2007: Artist of the Year (Harmony Honors) 2007: Song of the Year "He Saw It All" (Harmony Honors) 2007: Male Group of the Year (SGN Award) 2007: Best Live Performer of the Year (SGN Award) 2007: Song of the Year "He Saw It All" (Diamond Award) 2007: Group of the Year (Singing News Fan Award) 2008: Male Vocalist of the Year- Ronnie Booth (SGN Award) 2008: Trio of the Year (Diamond Award) 2008: Tenor of the Year- Michael Booth (Singing News Fan Award) 2008: Lead Vocalist of the Year- Michael Booth (Singing News Fan Award) 2008: Trio of the Year (Singing News Fan Award) 2008: Album of the Year "Carry On" (Singing News Fan Award) 2008: Song of the Year "Look for Me at Jesus Feet" (Singing News Fan Award) 2008: Favorite Artist of the Year (Singing News Fan Award) 2009: 2016: Southern Gospel Album of the Year "Still" (Dove Award)
See also Booth family John Wilkes Booth
References
External links Official website Booth Brothers Bio at CMT