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Futrel

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Futrel
GenresGospel
Years active1978-1998
LabelsLight, Tribute
Past members
  • Janice Davis
  • Theresa Day
  • Darlene Futrel
  • Donna Roberts[citation needed]
  • Evie Young-Nelson

Futrel is an American female gospel quartet. Characterized as a Christian version of En Vogue,[1] their first album, Worth the Wait, was released through Light Records in 1989 and peaked at No. 19 on Billboard Gospel charts.[2] In 1992, they were nominated for a Stellar Awards for Best New Artist.[citation needed] Their second album, Declarations, was produced by Ben Tankard, Andrew Gouche and Cedric Dent of Take 6 and was released through Tankard's Tribute Records on April 28, 1993.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 350. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  2. ^ "Futrel - Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
  3. ^ "Declarations - Futrel : Credits". AllMusic. April 28, 1993. Retrieved July 4, 2013.