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Dave Emery grew up in a
musical family in central Indiana. It was there that
he first heard the Chuck Wagon Gang, as a child, on
the radio during the Mull Singing Convention
broadcast. Singing was a big part of the family and
his Dad and brothers formed a quartet with his Mom at
the piano. The family travelled from church to church
singing many of their songs right out of the Chuck
Wagon Gang song book that the Mulls had published.
After college, Dave entered the ministry and
enjoyed 20 years of pastoring, teaching Bible College,
and singing across the country. In the late 90's he
joined the Blackwood Family in Branson and followed
them to Pigeon Forge, TN where they currently perform.
He moved back to Branson to sing with the Branson
Valley Quartet. It was there that Ronnie Page invited
Dave to join the Gang.
According to Dave, "to join the Chuck Wagon Gang
is a great honor and to sing their songs is a real
thrill". Dave and his wife, Phyllis, make their home
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Julie Hudson was born and raised in Bedford,
Indiana. She now resides in High Point, North
Carolina with her husband John, of 18 yrs, and their
16 yr old daughter, Brittany. Julie graduated from
Olivet Nazarene University in 1987 with a bachelors
of science in nursing. She has been practicing
nursing in the operating room for the last 18 yrs.
"Music has always been a large part of my life. I have
been singing in the church since I was a little girl.
Performing solo's and singing in a quartet with my
family. In high school I was in the concert and accapella choirs and I played flute in the band. After
moving to High Point, I was the music minister at the
church I attend. I have always loved the "old songs"
because many have such wonderful anointed messages. I
feel so honored and blessed that God has led me to the
Chuck Wagon Gang. My greatest desire is to serve my Lord
and Savior, Jesus Christ and to bring glory to His Name.
I love and thank Him for allowing me to share His hope
of salvation to others."
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Stan
Hill was born and raised in Knoxville, TN. He has been
married to his wife, Kathy, for 25 years. Together, they
have three children: Chris, 22; Brad,16; Rebekah,15.
"Music has always been an important part of my life.
Some of my earliest and best memories are of my family
gathered around the piano singing a hymn while Mom
played. I also remember lying in bed at night listening
to the CWG records, and others, when I was supposed to
be sleeping. Through the years, I have sung with my
wife, local groups and theaters in Pigeon Forge, TN."
"By singing with the Chuck Wagon Gang, I not only get to
enjoy these great songs of faith, I also get to share in
preserving the history and tradition of this style of
music along with that of the Gang's history and
tradition. God has truly given me the desires of my
heart."
Stan makes a great addition to the long standing list of
excellent tenor singers who have been a part of the
Gang's distinctive sound. His quality of voice and blend
will continue the high standard established by Dad
Carter, who made it clear to his kids ...'to sing the
old songs and sing them the way I taught you.'
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Penny Greene grew up in a musical family. "I can't
remember a time when I wasn't singing. My parents
say I was born singing."
Penny accepted Jesus Christ in December of 1980,
which she says is the most wonderful, life-changing
decision she has ever made. She sang at church with
her Daddy, brother, and best friend, Nicole. After
singing with numerous local groups, she started
singing professionally with a female trio, Sacred
Calling. After four years, the group disbanded,
leaving Penny with an unfulfilled calling to sing
for the Lord. That is when she was offered the
opportunity to join the Chuck Wagon Gang.
Penny and her husband, Dustin, live in
Morristown, TN with their two children, Blake-7 and
Lauren-4. They serve as youth leaders at Morningside
Baptist Church. "We had been praying for direction
and for God to open another door for me to sing. I
feel honored that He included me in the Chuck Wagon
Gang, allowing me to help carry on the grand
tradition of the good ole' songs I grew up singing.
I pray God uses our voices as a way of telling
others of God's everlasting love and faithfulness."
Penny's voice certainly adds to the groups
'original' sound as she has those wonderful 'Anna'
tones and style that is so familiar and loved by so
many. When Penny is home, she is not bored as she
spends time with her husband, rears her children,
enjoys a variety of sports, and of
course...shopping!
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Shaye Smith has loved music
since she was old enough to remember. Little wonder
since she is the granddaughter of the Gang's original
alto, Mrs. Anna (Carter) Davis.
Shaye has two Bachelor's Degrees in Music (Bachelor
of Arts in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Music in
Choral Conducting) and currently teaches Chorus at Kings
Mountain High School, close to her home in Shelby, NC.
She joins the Chuck Wagon Gang on stage at every
opportunity and is a welcomed addition to the concerts.
Shaye was involved in many musicals and operas in
college as well as choral and theater projects, and so
feels completely at home on stage. However, singing the
Chuck Wagon Gang songs is most enjoyable for her,
especially since she is able to be a part of the
great legacy that her grandmother and family began
nearly seventy years ago.
Shaye says the most important decision she ever
made was on August 15, 1981, when she accepted Jesus
Christ as her personal Savior. "Becoming a Christian
gave my love for music a purpose. I devoted my life to
Jesus and dedicated my voice to singing Gospel music. I
can't imagine not being involved in music in some form
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