Mark Trammell Quartet, previously Mark Trammell Trio, is a Southern gospel quartet, founded by Mark Trammell, who formerly sang with the Kingsmen Quartet, Gold City Quartet, The Cathedrals, and Greater Vision.
Group history The group began in 2002 as a trio consisting of Eric Philips, Mark Trammell, and Joseph Smith. Tenor Joel Wood performed with the quartet from 2009 through 2011 until Eric Phillips returned. In 2013, Eric Phillips once again returned to Law Enforcement work, so a search for a new tenor went out, until Dustin Black, a brand new Southern Gospel tenor was discovered. Dustin Sweatman served for 6 years as lead singer and pianist, from 2006 through September 2012. When Dustin Sweatman stepped down as lead singer in 2012, Mark's son Nick Trammell came on board as their new lead singer and is still present with the group. In 2009 Pat Barker joined the group as bass and the quartet was formed. In 2014, Pat Barker felt it was time to leave the road, so Randy Byrd, formerly of the Lefevre Quartet, began singing bass with the group. Blake Buffin joined as the new tenor in the Summer of 2015. Buffin departed the group for The Inspirations in 2019, and Stephen Adair from The Dixie Echoes was selected as the new tenor.
Members (past and present) Lineups 2002–2006 (Under the Name "Mark Trammell Trio") 2006–2007 2007–2009Eric Phillips – tenor Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, bass guitar, group owner Joseph Smith – lead, baritone, pianoEric Phillips – tenor Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, bass guitar, group owner Dustin Sweatman – lead, baritone Steve Hurst – piano (sings one song per album)Eric Phillips – tenor Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, bass guitar, group owner Dustin Sweatman – lead, baritone, piano 2009–2010 2010–2011 (Under the Name "Mark Trammell Quartet") 2011–2012Joel Wood – tenor Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, bass guitar, group owner Dustin Sweatman – lead, baritone, pianoJoel Wood – tenor Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, bass guitar, group owner Dustin Sweatman – lead, baritone, piano Pat Barker – bassEric Phillips – tenor Dustin Sweatman – lead, baritone, piano Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, bass guitar, group owner Pat Barker – bass 2012 2012–2013 2013–2014Eric Phillips – tenor Nick Trammell – lead, baritone Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, group owner Pat Barker – bass Dustin Sweatman – pianoEric Phillips – tenor Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, bass guitar group owner Nick Trammell – lead, baritone Pat Barker – bass Gerald Wolfe – piano (Filled in on stages)Dustin Black – tenor Nick Trammell – lead, baritone Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, group owner Pat Barker – bass Gerald Wolfe – piano (Filled in on stages) 2014–2015 2015–2017 2017–2019Dustin Black – tenor Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, group owner Nick Trammell – lead, baritone Randy Byrd – bass Gerald Wolfe – piano (Filled in on stages)Blake Buffin – tenor Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, group owner Nick Trammell – lead, baritone Randy Byrd – bass Gerald Wolfe – piano (Filled in on stages)Blake Buffin – tenor Nick Trammell – lead, baritone Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, group owner Randy Byrd – bass Trevor Conkle – piano 2019–2022 2022–presentStephen Adair – tenor Nick Trammell – lead, baritone Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, group owner Randy Byrd – bass Trevor Conkle – pianoStephen Adair – tenor Nick Trammell – lead, baritone Mark Trammell – lead, baritone, group owner Will Lane – bass Trevor Conkle – piano
Cathedrals Family Reunion Members Lineups 2009 2012 2013–2014 (under the name "Cathedrals Family Reunion")Danny Funderburk – tenor Scott Fowler – lead Mark Trammell – baritone, bass guitar Glenn Dustin – bass Tim Parton – piano Gerald Wolfe – piano, vocalsErnie Haase – tenor Scott Fowler – lead Mark Trammell – baritone, bass guitar Glenn Dustin – bass Gerald Wolfe – piano, vocalsDanny Funderburk – tenor Ernie Haase – tenor Scott Fowler – lead Mark Trammell – baritone, bass guitar Pat Barker – bass Matt Fouch – bass Paul Harkey – bass Trey Ivey – piano Gerald Wolfe – piano, vocals
Discography Mark Trammell Trio 2002: Love To Tell The Story 2003: Something Good 2003: Supply 2004: Beside Still Waters 2005: This Time 2006: Journey Thus Far 2007: Once Upon A Cross 2008: Always Have A Song 2008: Home For Christmas
Mark Trammell Quartet 2009: Vintage Gospel 2010: Testimony 2011: Treasures 2012: Lifetime 2013: LIVE in Louisville 2014: Your Walk Talks 2014: Home for Christmas (with The Whisnants) 2015: Rewind 2016: Full Sail 2018: Great Moments 2019: God Has Provided 2021: Still Standing 2024: Classic
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