| Tom, organized The Music City Boys in 1987 and continues to serve as both manager and baritone singer for the group. Tom has many years of experience in Gospel music and is both respected and well liked by his peers. He started in Gospel music in the late 1950's as bass singer with The Marksmen, but is probably best known for his baritone singing with The Tennessee Harmoneers, Dixie Sunshine Boys, and the Beacons. Tom and his wife Patsy, his wife of 50 years make their home and live in Hendersonville, TN and are active in their local church. They have 2 children and 3 grandchildren and love and dote over them all. On a personal note Tom and Patsy are very private people but are also 2 of the most prayerful people I have ever met. I am so thankful to God that it was his will that I meet and sing with Tom Hire and his Music City Boys. They have been such a blessing to me and my family. |
| Tom Hire: Baritone Owner & Manager |
| Keith Sargent: Lead |
| Keith, sings lead for The Music City Boys. He is a man of many talents. He grew up in a Gospel music family in Detroit, Michigan. He began singing with his family group, The Good News Quartet, as a toddler and has been singing ever since. Keith has sung Gospel music with the Keynotes, the original Booth Brothers, and more recently with the Frost Brothers. He spent several years in the entertainment business with artists such as Doc Severinson, Dottie West, B. J. Thomas, Helen Reddy, Bob Newhart, and others. He has appeared on shows such as The Tonight Show, Dinah, Celebrity Review, Grand Ole Opry, Ralph Emery Show, Music City Gospel Showcase, and others. Keith is a successful songwriter. His songs have been recorded by the Chapels, Frost Brothers, Florida Boys, The Redeemers, and the Dixie Melody Boys, as well as his own solo project. He is referred to as a “man of many voices” because of his comedic impressions. Keith loves the Lord and believes that Christians should be the happiest people on earth, and through his talents tries to help make that happen. I am proud to not only stand on stage and sing with this man, I believe he is one of the sincerest men I have ever met. His love for Our Lord shows through on and off the stage. |
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| Alan Stout: Bass |
| Don't let this young man's lack of white hair fool you. He is wise beyond his years, he has a true love of Our Lord and Alan and his wife Tammy have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Alan has proved his metal has been through the fire! He has been singing for years in his church as part of the choir. His grand father C. C. Stout was a driving force in promoting Southern Gospel Music in the area. He began the annual Stout Singing that is still going strong today. Not only did he promote but also was busy singing bass himself. Then following in his fathers foot steps Kenneth Stout picked up where his father left off promoting and also singing, Kenneth Is Alan's father and now you know where Alan gets his love of the music. He has sung with other groups outside of the church and has several miles behind this experienced bass voice. He not only loves Our Lord and Savior, he is ready at any given moment to be a help to someone in need, be it a physical need or the need for prayer. Alan is ready to pray with them and for them. He is a true friend as well as a great person to be singing with. |
| James Meredith: Tenor |
| James, was brought up listening to such groups as the Oak Ridge Quartet, The Statesmen, The Blackwoods never knowing that one day he would not only meet them but be singing on the same stage along side those very same ones he listened to as a young boy. He grew up in a small community in Edmonson County, KY where he was saved in an old fashioned Baptist Church where he still remains a member. He has been blessed to see both his children saved. God has blessed him by saving 1 of his 3 Grandchildren so far. James' singing carrier began with a small local group called The Chancellors where he was heard by the Mgr. of the Swannee River Boys and was asked to join them. From that time James has been part of several well known groups and has appeared on TV & Radio broadcast. He has been on stage along with some of the greatest names in Southern Gospel Music. He has been blessed to sing in many churches across this Great USA. James has made this statement " I am at my happiest when I am singing for MY LORD! " |