The Joyaires

Singing In The Sun

A picture of the whole group along with our producer Roger Talley and all the Talley Trio at the Singing In The Sun.

A picture of the whole group along with our producer Roger Talley and all the Talley Trio at the Singing In The Sun.

Yes we are into it!

Yes we are into it!

Another shot of Anna.

Another shot of Anna.

Ernie doing what he likes to do.

Ernie doing what he likes to do.

Debbie on stage at the Singing in the Sun.

Debbie on stage at the Singing in the Sun.

On stage, Anna singing Grace for Grace.  The girls did a super job!  They looked great too!

On stage, Anna singing Grace for Grace. The girls did a super job! They looked great too!

Ole Ern getting his shoes shined.  Looks like he's about asleep!

Ole Ern getting his shoes shined. Looks like he's about asleep!

Ernie and Deb Wednesday.

Ernie and Deb Wednesday.

Anna and Deb at the booth on Wednesday night.

Anna and Deb at the booth on Wednesday night.

Yeah, their ready.

Yeah, their ready.

Ready to go to the singing on Tuesday night.

Ready to go to the singing on Tuesday night.

Got to have that cellphone even on the beach!

Got to have that cellphone even on the beach!

Bird outside Anna's window.

Bird outside Anna's window.

View from our room at Myrtle Beach.

View from our room at Myrtle Beach.

As you can see we sang at the Mayberry Baptist Church Mount Airy, NC April 18th.  Great service.

As you can see we sang at the Mayberry Baptist Church Mount Airy, NC April 18th. Great service.

Random Photos

That sun is bright and hot!

That sun is bright and hot!

There is always work to be done.

There is always work to be done.

This is Miss Sarah Hunter from Post Oak Shade FWB Church Cookeville, TN.  She sings wonderfully (harmony too) and plays mandolin and violin.  Great to see we still have young people who love what we do and are keeping the tradition alive.  Thank you Sarah!

This is Miss Sarah Hunter from Post Oak Shade FWB Church Cookeville, TN. She sings wonderfully (harmony too) and plays mandolin and violin. Great to see we still have young people who love what we do and are keeping the tradition alive. Thank you Sarah!

Wonder who this chubby little guy might be!

Wonder who this chubby little guy might be!

Another example of God's handy work on our lot across the road.

Another example of God's handy work on our lot across the road.

A little closer shot of the same tree.

A little closer shot of the same tree.

Close up.

Close up.

Look at this Tulip tree, isn't she beautiful?

Look at this Tulip tree, isn't she beautiful?

Spring is finally here.  The Easter flowers in our back yard.

Spring is finally here. The Easter flowers in our back yard.

Baby dedication Sunday at our Church, Batley Baptist, March 7th 2010.

Baby dedication Sunday at our Church, Batley Baptist, March 7th 2010.

A deacon (Ernie) actually serving the pastor's (Pastor Luke Kidwell) table.

A deacon (Ernie) actually serving the pastor's (Pastor Luke Kidwell) table.

While we were in New York we went to see

While we were in New York we went to see "White Christmas".

Debbie outside our hotel in New York city on arrival.

Debbie outside our hotel in New York city on arrival.

Ole Ern in the same pose.

Ole Ern in the same pose.

Just one of the many network news and sports headquarters.

Just one of the many network news and sports headquarters.

Debbie setting in a giant baseball glove.

Debbie setting in a giant baseball glove.

The huge Christmas tree lights at Radio City.

The huge Christmas tree lights at Radio City.

The live Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center.

The live Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center.

Lady Liberty in all her glory taken from the Staten Island Ferry.

Lady Liberty in all her glory taken from the Staten Island Ferry.

They are working very hard at ground zero.  A very solemn place.

They are working very hard at ground zero. A very solemn place.

The ice rink at Rockefeller Center.

The ice rink at Rockefeller Center.

The Ice rink in Central Park.

The Ice rink in Central Park.

Ruben and Peg Bean of the McKameys and Deb and me on a carriage ride in Central Park.

Ruben and Peg Bean of the McKameys and Deb and me on a carriage ride in Central Park.

Our first snow of the year December 05 2009.  Isn't it beautiful!

Our first snow of the year December 05 2009. Isn't it beautiful!

Keeping Christ in Christmas.

Keeping Christ in Christmas.

Debbie loves the snow.  As you can see we had about an inch and a half.

Debbie loves the snow. As you can see we had about an inch and a half.

Surely he is looking into the sun.

Surely he is looking into the sun.

You know you have to check your email no matter where you are.

You know you have to check your email no matter where you are.

Debbie striking a pose.

Debbie striking a pose.

Anna and I were not bored, just concentrating.

Anna and I were not bored, just concentrating.

Roger Talley did a super job of producing as usual.  What did we do before cell phones?

Roger Talley did a super job of producing as usual. What did we do before cell phones?

Greg Shockley doing a superb job!

Greg Shockley doing a superb job!

Debbie doing her part.  We couldn't leave out the lead singer in the band.

Debbie doing her part. We couldn't leave out the lead singer in the band.

Anna doing one more take.

Anna doing one more take.

Looks like he's still trying!

Looks like he's still trying!

Ole Ern doing his part, 11/17/09.

Ole Ern doing his part, 11/17/09.

Anna just listening again.  The Summit Studio 11/17/09.

Anna just listening again. The Summit Studio 11/17/09.

Debbie and I went to visit my Mother in Jamestown, TN after church 110109 and took the scenic route.  These are some photos from Hwy 111 into Sequatchie Valley near Dunlap, TN.  God's beauty at it's best.

Debbie and I went to visit my Mother in Jamestown, TN after church 110109 and took the scenic route. These are some photos from Hwy 111 into Sequatchie Valley near Dunlap, TN. God's beauty at it's best.

Margaret Goodman searching the book of life.

Margaret Goodman searching the book of life.

Our funeral directors for the drama Jimmy Duncan and Bobby Branum(Bobby really does work for a funeral home).

Our funeral directors for the drama Jimmy Duncan and Bobby Branum(Bobby really does work for a funeral home).

Ernie playing the part of God in our church drama.

Ernie playing the part of God in our church drama.

Debbie doing her job of being a mourner in our church drama.

Debbie doing her job of being a mourner in our church drama.

Anna getting ready to take another group through our church drama,

Anna getting ready to take another group through our church drama, "I Still Have Time"

Anna just listening 10/20/09.

Anna just listening 10/20/09.

Ernie doing a scratch vocal 10/20/09.

Ernie doing a scratch vocal 10/20/09.

Debbie getting ready to do a scratch vocal 10/20/09.

Debbie getting ready to do a scratch vocal 10/20/09.

Anna taking it all in!

Anna taking it all in!

The only pic I got of Roger Talley, I couldn't take his picture for watching him play 10/20/09.

The only pic I got of Roger Talley, I couldn't take his picture for watching him play 10/20/09.

Roger Fortner tuning his FortnerCaster 10/20/09.

Roger Fortner tuning his FortnerCaster 10/20/09.

Tony Creasmon, Roger Fortner, and David Johnson working on the first cut at Crossroads 10/20/09.

Tony Creasmon, Roger Fortner, and David Johnson working on the first cut at Crossroads 10/20/09.

This is a picture of the Winsett Quartet from the late 40's.  Freddie Peters (Ernie's Uncle) Charles Peters (Ernie's Dad).  Wish you could have heard them.

This is a picture of the Winsett Quartet from the late 40's. Freddie Peters (Ernie's Uncle) Charles Peters (Ernie's Dad). Wish you could have heard them.

This past Sunday (October 11) was Pastor Appreciation at our church, Batley Baptist Church.

This past Sunday (October 11) was Pastor Appreciation at our church, Batley Baptist Church.

We had a great crowd and plenty of food.  God has blessed so bountiful!

We had a great crowd and plenty of food. God has blessed so bountiful!

Our Associate Pastor Archie Nelson and his wife Ruby.  And yes Archie did eat some ham!

Our Associate Pastor Archie Nelson and his wife Ruby. And yes Archie did eat some ham!

Our Pastor Luke Kidwell and his wife Shonna.  We are so blessed!

Our Pastor Luke Kidwell and his wife Shonna. We are so blessed!

Our Pastor and Associate Pastor's table.

Our Pastor and Associate Pastor's table.

Old Projects

Another cover from 2000 our

Another cover from 2000 our "Live" project at the MAC in Prestonsburg, KY with Rebecca Fraker.

Our first project with Rebecca Fraker in 1999.

Our first project with Rebecca Fraker in 1999.

Another project cover from 1996 when Anna sang with us the first time. How could we be so young.

Another project cover from 1996 when Anna sang with us the first time. How could we be so young.

Another cover from 1995 with Gina Brown.

Another cover from 1995 with Gina Brown.

Joyaires project cover 1993 with Theda Griffith.

Joyaires project cover 1993 with Theda Griffith.

Another project cover with Sharon in 1990. Wow are we young or what!

Another project cover with Sharon in 1990. Wow are we young or what!

This is a project cover from 1987. Deb's sister Sharon and her husband Truman Hamby.

This is a project cover from 1987. Deb's sister Sharon and her husband Truman Hamby.

Our very first full project with Debbie, Sharon, and Ernie. Photo was taken at Roane County Park. Recorded at Tri-State Studio Kingsport, TN 1979.

Our very first full project with Debbie, Sharon, and Ernie. Photo was taken at Roane County Park. Recorded at Tri-State Studio Kingsport, TN 1979.

Notice the

Notice the "Stereo 8 Track", wow we are old!

The very first radio single we ever sent out. It went to number 52 in the Voice magazine.

The very first radio single we ever sent out. It went to number 52 in the Voice magazine.

The very first thing we ever recorded back in the late 70's. Yes folks it is an extended play record with four songs.

The very first thing we ever recorded back in the late 70's. Yes folks it is an extended play record with four songs.

Macy's Baby Shower

Lillian Rose Wilcox about three weeks old.

Lillian Rose Wilcox about three weeks old.

Anna is holding a handmade blanket made by Ernie's Mother, Nettie Peters.

Anna is holding a handmade blanket made by Ernie's Mother, Nettie Peters.

Macy enjoying the cake.

Macy enjoying the cake.

Somebody got a wallet to match her diaper bag. There was some mention of this baby being born on Debbie's birthday???

Somebody got a wallet to match her diaper bag. There was some mention of this baby being born on Debbie's birthday???

Mimi (Anna) right in the middle of things!

Mimi (Anna) right in the middle of things!

Macy and Lilly's gift table.

Macy and Lilly's gift table.

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