| Squire Parsons | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Squire Enos Parsons, Jr. |
| Born | April 4, 1948 (age 61) |
| Origin | Newton, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern gospel |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, Pianist |
| Instruments | Vocals Piano |
| Years active | 1974 - Present |
| Associated acts | Bill
Gaither The Kingsmen Quartet |
| Website | SquireParsons.com |
Squire Parsons, Jr. (born 1948) is a Southern Gospel singer and songwriter. Parsons was born on April 4 1948 in Newton, West Virginia to Squire and Maysel Parsons,[1] and was introduced to music by his father, who was a choir director and deacon at Newton Baptist Church. Squire's dad taught him to sing using shaped notes.[2]
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In 1970, Parsons earned a Bachelor of Science in music from West Virginia Tech where he was trained on the piano and bassoon.[2] Following graduation, he accepted a teaching position at Hannan High School in Mason County, West Virginia and served as music directors of various churches.[3].
During this period he wrote "Sweet Beulah Land" which has become his signature song.
He joined the Kingsmen Quartet as a baritone in 1975 and toured with them for four years before embarking on a solo career.[4]
In 1979, Squire Parsons was ordained as a minister at Trinity Baptist Church in Asheville, North Carolina.[5] He has written over 800 Southern Gospel songs, with nearly 500 being published and recorded.[3]
Among his most popular compositions are "The Master of the Sea," "Walk On", "He Came to Me," "I Call it Home," "I Sing Because," and "I'm Not Giving Up."
He appeared in the Little Rock Crusade with Billy Graham and performed with the Gaither Homecoming Choir.
He currently performs as the lead singer of The Squire Parsons Trio, and lives in Leicester, North Carolina with his wife Linda.[6]
His songs have been recorded by Brian Free, Gaither Vocal Band, Gold City, Ivan Parker, Kingdom Heirs, the Blackwood Brothers, The Cathedrals, The Florida Boys, The Greenes, The Hoppers, The Kingsmen Quartet, The Statesmen, The Sugar Creek Quartet, among others.[7]
Squire parsons was nominated for a Dove Award in 1999 for contributing to tribute album to Dottie Rambo.
He has won the Singing News Fan Award for favorite male singer in 1988. He won a Singing News Fan Award for Favorite Songwriter in 1986, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995. He won the Singing News Fan Award for Favorite Baritone in 1986 and 1987.
"Sweet Beulah Land" won the Singing News Fan Awards for song of the year in 1981.
He has also been awarded an honorary doctorate from his alma mater.[5]
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