Behind The Crown Podcast

This week's guest on Behind The Crown Podcast is pianist, Dr. Richie Works! Richie previously played piano for Phil Cross & Poet Voices in the late 1990's to early 2000's. Richie still plays with Poet Voices some, when his schedule allows. Richie started playing for the Kingsmen Quartet on occasions in 2022 & is now playing with the Kingsmen Quartet on their 70th Anniversary To...

This week on Behind The Crown Podcast, we’re honored to welcome former Kingsmen Quartet bass guitarist Grant Barker as our special guest! Grant traveled and performed with the Kingsmen Quartet from late 2006 through late 2007, contributing to an exciting chapter in the group’s history. Listen as Grant shares memories, stories, and insights from his time with the Kingsmen Quartet! ⁠https://linktr.e...

In this week's episode, we conclude our conversation with The Kingsmen Quartet's secretary, Wendi Gregg! Wendi tells about a hilarious prank that Mrs. Carolyn(Ray's late wife) & herself play on Ray Dean Reese! Wendi also tells about her history with working with Ray Dean & Brandon Reese & how they have steered the Kingsmen Quartet into the future! https://linktr.ee/behindth...

In this week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast, we talk with the new Kingsmen Quartet lead vocalist, Josh Davis! Josh is 29 years old & is from Asheville, NC! Listen as he talks about his life, how Arthur Rice helped him in becoming the new lead vocalist of the mighty Kingsmen Quartet, & about how he grew up attending church at Trinity Baptist Church with several former Kingsmen Qu...

Episode 50 features an interview with Wendi Gregg, who is the secretary of the mighty Kingsmen Quartet! Wendi has been the secretary for 22 years! In part one of her conversation with Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin, Wendi tells her story about her life & how she came to be the secretary! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast https://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartet https://www.facebook.com/rescuem...

In this week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast, Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin have a conversation with the man behind the wheel of the Kingsmen Quartet's bus, Daniel Branscum! Listen as Daniel talks about his time driving the Kingsmen bus & shares some great memories from the road! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast https://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartet https://www.facebook.com/...

This week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast features some tributes & memories of Squire Parsons from some current & alumnus of the Kingsmen Quartet, as well as from some of Southern Gospel music's personalities! Sit back & listen as we honor the life & legacy of Squire Parsons! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast https://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartet https://www.faceboo...

This week's episode features a tribute to Squire Parsons! Listen as Sam Parsons joins Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin to reminisce about Sam's dad, the legendary Squire Parsons! In this episode we talk about some of Squire's hit songs, Squire's home life, & some funny road stories! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast https://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartet https://www.facebook.co...

In this week's episode of Behind The Crown Podcast, we will check out episode two of "Then & Now: A Kingsmen Documentary"! Listen as hosts Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin share their comments about this great episode of the Kingsmen documentary! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast https://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartet https://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries #kingsmen70 #Kings...

This week's special guest is former Kingsmen baritone vocalist & emcee, Tony Peace! Tony toured with The Kingsmen Quartet from the end of 2005-2007! Tony recorded his rich baritone vocals on the "Good, Good Good" album in 2006 & was featured on "God Can Save Anybody, Anywhere, Anytime", "Don't Look At The Water", & "Longing To Go There"!...

This week's episode features some great memories of Conrad Cook songs that were recorded by the Kingsmen Quartet! Several current & former Kingsmen members shared with how great these songs are that Conrad Cook wrote! We would also like to congratulate Conrad Cook's family on his induction into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame, which will take place on Tuesday September 29, 2026...

This week's episode features a conversation with Greg Fox, Bryan Hutson, & Josh Griffin about the legendary songs of Conrad Cook! Conrad wrote "Is That The Old Ship of Zion", "Saints Will Rise", "Glory Road", "Walking & Talking With Jesus", & "When My Feet Touch The Streets of Gold"! These five songs are some of the biggest hits tha...

This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Rory Rigdon! Listen as Rory & Bryan Hutson tell some funny Kingsmen Quartet road stories! Rory also pays tribute to Eldridge Fox, Squire Parsons, & Ernie Phillips! #roryrigdon #kingsmen70 #kingsmenquartet #behindthecrownpodcast https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast https://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartet https://www.facebook.com/resc...

This week's special guest is Kingsmen alumnus, Rory Rigdon! Listen as Rory tells about his early days, working with the Kingsmen in the 1980's & then becoming the official bass guitarist in 1994! This is will be a two part conversation with Rory, so be sure to tune in next week to hear the rest of the conversation! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast https://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuart...

This week's special guest on Behind The Crown Podcast is Evan Bradford! Evan is creating a special documentary about the Kingsmen Quartet's legendary 70 years of existence titled, "Then & Now: A Kingsmen Documentary"! Listen as we talk to Evan about his life, his love for Southern Gospel Music & The Kingsmen Quartet! Evan also talks about creating this great documentary! We are also honore...

The special guest this week is Kingsmen alumnus Colby McClatchy! Colby played bass guitar in 1998 for the Kingsmen Quartet! Listen as Colby shares some road stories, memories of performing with The Kingsmen Quartet, & his bass guitar setup! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast https://linktr.ee/KingsmenQuartet https://www.facebook.com/rescuemeministries #colbymcclatchey #kingsmen70 #Kingsme...

This week's episode is a collaboration episode with Southern Gospel Journal! Host Daniel Mount, interviews Bryan Hutson & Josh Griffin about the legacy of the Kingsmen & about Behind The Crown Podcast! Listen as Daniel Mount, Bryan Hutson, & Josh Griffin discuss the Kingsmen's long history of the message of Jesus Christ, the great songs, & the legendary members of The Kings...

This week's special guest is Alan Kendall! Alan is the current baritone vocalist & emcee with the Kingsmen Quartet! Listen as Alan tells about some of the Kingsmen Quartet's 70th anniversary plans, the new 70th anniversary recording, & a BIG announcement! Alan also shares some touching & funny stories from the road! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast https://linktr.ee/King...

This week's special guest, on Behind The Crown Podcast, is Jason Selph! Jason played bass guitar and was also an utility vocalist from 1998-2007! Jason recorded songs, "He Gave Me The Well" & "Forever Redeemed", & was the baritone vocalist on the "Born Again" album! Listen as Jason shares memories from his time with the Kingsmen Quartet! https://linktr.ee/...

This week's special guest is a Kingsmen/Carolina Boys Quartet alumnus, Derrick Boyd! Derrick sang tenor with the Carolina Boys from 2002-2003! Derrick's rich tenor voice can be heard on the Carolina Boys' album, titled "Ready", from 2003! Listen as Derrick shares stories about his traveling touring with the Carolina Boys Quartet! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast https:...

This week's special guest is Jeremy Peace! Jeremy Peace joined the Carolina Boys in early 2004, as tenor vocalist. In late 2004, Ray Dean Reese secured the Kingsmen Quartet name & the Kingsmen Quartet was back! Jeremy came off the road with The Kingsmen Quartet in 2007. Jeremy was featured on "You Keep Praying" & "I Found Mercy"! Listen as Jeremy reminisces about hi...

This week's episode is Kingsmen alumni, Drew Laney! Drew joined the Kingsmen Quartet as bass vocalist in 2022 & came off the road in 2023. Drew was mentored & trained by Ray Dean Reese! Drew's bass vocal was recorded on the 2024 album, "Unstoppable God"! Drew's vocals were featured on "The Strength of The Rock" & "The God Who Never Changes"! Li...

This week's special guest is Eric Phillips! Eric is an awesome tenor singer & the son of Ernie Phillips! Listen as we reminisce as the legendary career of Ernie Phillips! Ernie sang tenor for the Kingsmen Quartet from the late 1970's to the early 1980's! Ernie was featured on iconic Kingsmen songs, such as "We Do Not Die", "Old Ship of Zion", "When Crossing...

This week's special guest is Kingsmen alumni, Chris Bryant! Chris sang the lead vocals from 2018-2022! During his tenure with the Kingsmen Quartet, Chris wrote two songs, "Tell It On The Mountain" & "I Am Forgiven"! Chris also wrote the latest #1 song for the Kingsmen Quartet, "Unstoppable God"! Listen as Chris talks about some funny road stories & shares...

This week's special guest on Behind The Crown Podcast is Bob Conley! Bob toured with the Kingsmen Quartet as a bass guitarist & rhythm guitarist in 1976! Listen as Bob tells his memories of traveling with the Kingsmen Quartet with members, Squire Parsons, Eldridge Fox, Ray Dean Reese, Chester Arms, Gary Dillard, & Nick Bruno! https://linktr.ee/behindthecrownpodcast https://linktr.ee/Ki...