If I had just stopped and listened to God at that moment thats what I would have changed. Pastor Jay Kim was the officiating minister. She is the granddaughter of Jane and William Coake; Lou and Donald Hemmings; Bobby and Alice Thomas, all of Mount Airy, and Eugene Secrest of Randleman and the late Wilma Secrest. She is employed as director of nursing at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy. We went through the engagement, Thompson points out. He is the grandson of Aileen Hodges of Mount Airy and the late Raleigh Hodges and Robert and Linda Jones of Gallipolis, OH. Groomsmen were Stephen Bruner of Mount Airy, Logan Minton of Elkin, Logan Younger of Mount Airy, Tanner Riddle of King, and Tyler Riddle of Mount Airy. He is working at Ashley Furniture in Advance. Mr. Larry Hudson, the grooms father, served as best man. He graduated from East Surry High School in 2010 and graduated from Surry Community College in 2013. My parents approached me about coming on full-time because they thought that I did a great job, and loved the idea of it being a family group again., Morning Show With Kristina Cornell On SGM Radio, Support Friends Of The Morning Show With Kristina Cornell, Brenda Denney Releases Blessed and Highly Favored As Solo Artist, The Morning Show With Natalie Top 5 Most Requested, Strictly Southern Show With Vonda Armstrong, SGM Radio Names Kristina Cornell New Host Of The Morning Show, Daryl Mosley Scores First No. Free Theme By, Congratulations to the Top 20 New Releases (December), NEW HAVEN RECORDS DEBUTS NEW SINGLE FROM MULTI-AWARD WINNING RECORDING ARTIST, GORDON MOTE TODAY, DAYWIND MUSIC GROUP SIGNS TRUESONG TO NEW DAY RECORDS, Congratulations to Kelly Crabb and The SGN SCOOPS Top 40 Christian Country. Scars In Heaven. Access to SGHistory.com may be temporarily blocked if multiple pages are loaded in less than ten seconds. Bridesmaids were Katie McCrary and Hanne Cooke, both of Mount Airy. The bride is a graduate of East Carolina University and holds a Masters Degree in business. Its still on TV. The bride was given in marriage by her parents Mitch and Debi Nelson. Groomsmen were Travis Zagar, Don Reichenbach, and Pierce Downer. The prospective groom is a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps. She is a corporate energy lawyer in Houston, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton and Josephine Coe of Ararat, NC, will be celebrating 75 years of marriage Sept. 27, 2016. The best man was Matthew Richardson of Elkin. During dinner, Matt Scannell of the group Vertical Horizon performed a thirty-minute set of favorite songs of the couple. Amber Nelon Thompson - He's Making Me (Official Music Video) Please pray for them as they mourn their father. A full ballgown skirt fell from a jewel crusted belt into layers of skirting covered in Venice lace, three dimensional lace motifs, and organza florets. Matthew Sisk served as best man. Dinner was catered by 13 Bones with cake and cupcakes by Granny Ruths Bakery. Kristen Kelly Parker and Blake Nathaniel White were united in marriage on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 5 p.m. at the Hillside Gazebo at Cody Creek, Depot Lane, Dobson. The Nelons soprano is making her big-screen debut in A Question of Faith, which is slated for a release this fall. She is employed at Renfro Corporation. 2013 was just a phenomenal year for Amber Nelon Thompson, but 2014 is bound to be exceptional for the young artist as well. June 1, 2018 Amber Nelon Thompson has announced her engagement to Nathan Kistler. The bride is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. Offering a captivating blend of gospel, a cappella, hymns, Americana, folk, and inspirational music, the Nelons are a world-class talented family. She wore a fingertip length veil and carried a bouquet of white gerbera daisies. Williams School of Law. Click here or visit our downloads page for this and many other albums we have available today. NARAS GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS. She is the granddaughter of Carolina Taylor and the late Richard Taylor and the late Freddie and Patti Cave. The Nelons soprano is making her big-screen debut in A Question of Faith, which is slated for a release this fall. The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Misty Utt of Mount Airy. I wanted to get married so bad but God said Nope, not yet! Program and guest book attendants were Levi Banks, Layton Allen and Lane Allen, cousins of the bride. Please pray for them as they mourn their father. The couple will reside in Chapel Hill, NC. Music for the ceremony was provided by Jimmy Corder, pianist, and Steve Fussell, soloist. Add To Cart Add To Wishlist. Amber shared the news via Facebook in a post earlier this week with a fun twist by posting two almost identical photos with the caption "Let's play a game#surprise" with "Spot the difference" shared on the photo. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Osler Woltz III of Mount Airy. . The service was officiated by Pastor Cory Honeycutt. To receive a shipped product, change the option from DOWNLOAD to SHIPPED PHYSICAL CD. If it were up to me, decisions would be fast and everything would happen right then. Conversations: Amber Thompson (Nelons) - Southern Gospel Views From The The bride is the daughter of Mike and Randi Zavislan of Pueblo, Colorado. The groom is a graduate of North Carolina State University earning his bachelors degree in Business Administration with concentration in marketing and supply chain management. The matron of honor and bridesmaid wore mint green, strapless chiffon dresses with a high-low hemline and wore cowboy boots. God just kind of led us to each other. Facebook: Rebecca Little Burke Timothy is the son of David and Sherrie Pruitt of Dobson. The best man was Neil Smith, brother of the groom of Mount Airy. Departing from Charlotte International Airport immediately after the wedding, the couple honeymooned at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. A reception followed the ceremony in the banquet hall of Saint James Reformed Church, Mount Pleasant, NC, where guests danced to the music of Eric the DJ of Charlotte, NC. Nathan Diamont, nephew of the bride, was the ring bearer. When we were dating, I kept praying that it would be the one. Following the ceremony, the brides parents hosted a reception at the Museum of Commerce in Pensacola, Florida. The team I played on my senior year went 24-0, not losing one game, and won the State Title that year. The wedding director was Eleanor Campbell. The flower girl was Adelynn Nelson of Mount Airy, niece of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Dockery of Dobson. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Mark Rogers. Mitch Nichols of Greensboro officiated. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. My adrenaline was going so much. Lets all be sure to tune in and show our support. The brides two sisters served as her matrons of honor; Mrs. Jessica Casstevens of Mount Airy and Mrs. Hannah Chronis of Waxhaw. And it was perfect. I try to help people as much as I can. Theo Jones served as best man. Ashley Marie Goad, daughter of Mr. Danny Goad and Mrs. Judy Dearborn, and Thomas Matthew Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dean Johnson, were united in marriage on Sept. 29, 2018. Jason is scheduled to have open heart surgery at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. Publication Date: 2015 Stock No: WWDL154670-CP: Related Products. The gown featured a bodice of pearl and bead embellished French Alencon laceover sheer netting. I hope they call me back (for more films). She graduated from Mount Airy High School in 2011 and is a 2014 graduate of Surry Community College with an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. The flower girls were Marley Keck and Lileah Butler, both of Winston-Salem. Shes done TV shows, movies. He is employed at Altec as a welder and fabricator. Their daughters, Amber and Autumn, complete this supremely gifted musical troupe as they contribute their powerful vocals to this traveling family bands harmonic sound. The brides veil was Swarovski laden with a comb of fresh succulents. The matron of honor was Shannon Diamont, sister-in-law of the bride. The ring bearer was Liam Mitchell of Dobson, nephew of the bride who carried the rings on a fishing pole. The bride wore a wedding gown from Rosa Clara Couture. The groomsmen were David Durham, Chris Lawson, and John Nichols. Immediately following the ceremony, the brides parents hosted a reception in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church, Mount Airy. He graduated from Mount Airy High School and Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. The reception was held at Coley Hall at The Liberty in Elkin. The ring bearers were Jacoby D. Holder and Aaron Jones. You'll receive our brand new release, We Need A Little Christmas plus a Winter's Carol. Introducing our newest cast member some of you might even know her welcome to the stagesorrywe mean welcome to the film Kelly Nelon!Click here to read entire story. The bride is the daughter of Tony Reynolds of Mount Airy and Jerry and Sheila Marsh of Cana, VA. She is the granddaughter of Maggie Reynolds and the late Curtis Reynolds and Edith Jones and the late Harlie Jones. Im excited about the future. "Gospel's Nelons are full of praise on Homeland set". Josie Tompkins, friend of the bride, was a junior bridesmaid. What happened to Jerry Thompson gospel singer? - AnswersAll The bride was given away by her father, Greg Leonard. After retiring from the Surry County school system, she studied in the medical field at Surry Community College and received her Certified Nursing Assistant II. They were married by Pastor Jay Huddleston. He is the grandson of Bill and Shelby Hodges of Lowgap and the late Early and Jean Banks, formerly of Hillsville, Virginia. I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day3. "Famine In Their Land" - Concept Video. Amber admits that it has been an evolving process of getting to the point to where she can talk openly about the situation. Pictures were provided by Larry Jones, a friend of the family. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hardy of Siloam and Mrs. Lorene (Jo) Dockery of Dobson and the late Phillip Dockery. She is the granddaughter of Donald Martin of Mount Airy and the late Norma Martin and the late Bobby and Margie Norman. Drew Southern officiated. The groom is a graduate of Woodberry Forest School. They wanted me to come on and try to find my Cinderella wedding dress. Dating takes a while. Amber Nelon Thompson Announces Engagement - Singing News Magazine Javascript Warning! She graduated from East Surry High School and attended North Carolina State University. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Francis Ogden Parker Sr. of Goldsboro, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Osler Woltz Jr. of Mount Airy. Zane Creed of Mount Airy served as best man. Although our hearts are completely broken, we know God has a plan and we know that even though this doesnt make sense we trust Him. Children's. Congregational Singing. My Account. Produced and arranged by Lari Goss, with four, To book The Nelons, please contact JRA Faith at (615) 859-7040 |. We were four weeks away from the wedding day.. The flowers for this beautiful farm wedding were put together by Joel Johnson and were made up of beautiful white sunflowers, purple and gray flowers, along with greenery and babys breath to tie them all together. Jerry Thompsons two beautiful daughters, Amber and Autumn, followed in his musical footsteps, and they currently sing with the Nelons. Nelons, Rex Nelon Singers, Kelly Nelon, Kelly Nelon Clark, Kelly Nelon Thompson, Jason Clark, Amber Nelon Thompson, Autumn Nelon Clark, Southern Gospel, Lefevres, Come Morning, We Shall Wear A Robe And Crown, Oh For A Thousand Tongues, Beside Still W Pete Hock, brother of the groom, served as best man. I wasnt mad at him. Bridesmaids were Wallis Warfield Milam, sister of the groom, of Charlottesville, Virginia; Frances Lynn Brandley of New York, New York; Katherine Khoury Ibrahim of San Francisco, California; Warner Underwood Lambeth of Chapel Hill; Coles Heyward Lawton of Denver, Colorado; and Taylor Ibrahim Love of Morehead City. Photos - The Nelons The bride is the daughter of Denise and Scott Adkins. She is the granddaughter of Kenneth and Lavon Frye of South Egremont, MA and the late William and Aida OConnell of Vermont. A host of emotions ensued. The Nelons - Wikipedia The reception was held at Cross Creek Country Club, Mount Airy. The bride has one brother, Lonnie Wesley Bledsoe, III of Charlotte, North Carolina. The bride was given in marriage by her mother Doris Hutson. Program attendant was Catherine Fenton, and Jennifer Creasey was soloist for the ceremony. Photography by Portrait Creations by Brad Reynolds of Pana. The bride wore a sweetheart neckline, satin ballgown with a tulle overlay, with medium length train, adorned with a rhinestone belt. Claudia Jane Bates of Berlin, Germany served as a groomswoman. The bride was given in marriage by her mother and stepfather. My parents approached me about coming on full-time because they thought that I did a great job, and loved the idea of it being a family group again.. I have my gear on this time.. I strive every day to be better at singing, or coaching, or whatever Im doing, and Ill take all the advice I can get because Im still learning and I need the help. ", Over time the group included Karen Peck, Janet Paschal, Jerry Thompson, Charlotte Ritchie, Kelly Nelon Clark, Todd Nelon, Jeff Stice, Martin Gureasko, Rodney Swain, Stan Whitmire, Ray Fisher, Vernon Lee. She wore a sheath silhouette gown designed by Casablanca made of a heavy non-beaded guipure lace with a silky charmeuse lining. The couple will reside at 320 N. Key Street Apt 106 in Pilot Mountain. Well for those of us that are just curious as to what this gospel singer likes to do outside of a pretty dress, heels and a stage, Amber says she is still an avid sports fan and currently coaches her sister Autumns basketball team. Miss Maizey Goins, niece of the groom, was the flower girl. Congratulations to Amber Nelon Thompson and Nathan Kistler, who became husband and wife today! The getaway crew, passing flower petals for the guests to throw as the newlyweds departed in a 1955 Bentley, were Trey Mayberry, Emma Claire Mayberry and Margie Lynn Mayberry, cousins of the groom. Winter Wonderland 2. the Wexford Carol 3. He didnt respond but motioned for the waiter. The wedding was directed by Joey and Jamie Martin. Best Man was Cody Johnson of Ararat, best friend of the groom. Message Board Pines, Pilot Mountain. I read this conversation they were having with each other. During this period, Kelly Nelon was married to bandmember Jerry Thompson. Today we open up our interview chair for a new conversations feature with our choice for female vocalist of 2013, Amber Thompson. Dr. Greg Mathis, uncle of the groom, and Rev. The rehearsal dinner, hosted by Russell and Kathy Hodges, parents of the groom, was held Friday evening at Calvary Baptist Church. Snow, Trent Hefner, Evan Key, Adam Parker, Cory Parker, and Dustin Montgomery. Now, Amber prepares to blaze a new trail with the release of her debut solo album Just Sing. Groomsmen and ring bearer wore a biscotti vest and tie, blue jeans, cowboy boots with a gerbera daisy boutonniere matching the ribbon of the young lady each was escorting. The groom is the son of of Charles and Elizabeth Calhoun of Ararat, NC. Awards, Accolades and Special Performances - thenelons.com Immediately following the ceremony, a dinner and dance was held at Graylyn Estate with George Smith as soloist. Learn more about Honeyfund's simple cash-powered wedding registry. He is the grandson of Helen Ruddiman of Mooresville and June Barnett of Taylorsville. Bruner, Creed united in marriage November 15, 2019 Lauren Danielle Bruner and Zachary Thomas Creed were united in marriage on Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. at Pine Hill Church here in Ararat. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Splain of Denver. William Patrick George Davison, Patrick Matthew McGarry and Daniel William James Yokow Quarshie of London, England, served as groomsmen. The flower girls were Kennedy Davis, daughter of the bride, Ainsley Jones, Addyson Holder and Audrey Overby. Sing Along -Amber Nelon Thompson - YouTube Amy is a sales coordinator for Waste Management. Were taking it very slow, Thompson says. The best man was Adam Hebert of Charlotte. A reception was held at the venue after the ceremony. This time around, it's her sister Autumn's turn to take the spotlight. The bride was given in marriage by Chief Warrant Officer 4, retired, Robert ONeil Williams, Jr. She wore a sage green Empire waist tea length dress. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hudson of Pilot Mountain. God said, You have a king. The ring bearer was Jake Hutchens. The Nelons were honored, Kelly and Jason Clark raised their daughters Amber and Autumn with a a love for God, family, and country, Their latest Daywind Records release The Nelons The Americana Sessions is a musical expression of that simple, bedrock principle of, We are honored to have received 7 Nominations at the 2017 AGMA's Nashville, TN. James Watson of Mount Airy served as best man. He is the grandson of the late Clayton and Virginia Hudson and of the late Wade and Shirley Martin. She graduated from North Surry High School in 2015, Surry Community College in 2017 and is currently a senior through LeesMcRae Colleges Elementary Education Program. . The bride is the daughter of Steve and Anita Bruner of Union Church Road in Mount Airy. Pastor Sammy Lawson performed the camouflage/hunting theme ceremony and music was provided by Billy Hawks. He is employed by Numis Securities in London, England. The Honorable Charles Neaves Jr. and Honoarble Jerry Cash Martin welcomed guests to the wedding. Bridesmaids were Kasey Meadows of Mount Airy, Holli Nowlin of Mount Airy, Audrey Nowlin of Mount Airy, Olivia Shelton of Hillsborough, NC, Jessica Bunn of Seattle, WA, Abby Hazel of Mount Airy, Anna Hayes of Mount Airy, Brooke Horton of Mount Airy and Jessica Casstevens of Mount Airy. Amber Thompson & Tyler Reatherford :: Wedding Ceremony & Reception Sing-a-Long [Music Download] Amber Nelon Thompson. She graduated from Mount Airy High School in 2006 and from Lees-McRae College in 2011 with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Flye and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Ward. I said, I would do this a million times over again. Its a good tired. Now, when I go to dating, I dont settle. Mr. Frank Mayberry of Wilkesboro, father of the groom and Max Isaacson of Raleigh, served as best men. Dr. Jon Cawley was the officiating minister. With all of the accomplishments thus far in her career, and all of the goals she has met both personally and in her singing, she has no doubt become a great role model for other young artists in the industry. Her advice: Dont give up. Following a honeymoon trip to Myrtle Beach, SC, the couple will reside in Mount Airy. Meghan is the daughter of Brian and Susan OConnell of Dobson. Timothys grandparents are Ruby Hall and Dallas Pruitt and the late Carol Pruitt and Clinton Hall. She studies geography and is employed by the University of Georgia as a graduate teaching assistant. The matron of honor was Britni Rogers of Mount Airy, sister-in-law of the bride. Nelon Clark was married to Jerry Thompson, the former lead singer of the Nelons, for almost 20 years; they divorced in 1998. The groom is the son of Jeffery and Jill Thompson of Jonesville. The bride is the daughter of Thomas and Melissa Stevens. He is the grandson of Cliff and Estelle Summey and Louise Flynt and the late Holt Elam Flynt. The maid of honor was Sherri Pratt of Yadkinville and the bridesmaids were Ally Pratt and Carley Pratt of Dobson, who are cousins of the bride, and Brooke Mosley of Yadkinville, a cousin. Guests proceeded to the Pavillion for dancing where the newlyweds danced to a medley of three Britney Spears songs for their first dance. Groomsmen were Mr. Daniel Lynch of King, Mr. Justin Boaz of Pilot Mountain, Mr. Walter Reddick of Salisbury, Mr. David Caudle of Mount Airy, Mr. Matt Simmons of Winston-Salem, Mr. Tyler Bullington of Rustburg, VA, Mr. Scott Frans of Nashville, TN, Mr. Lane Jessup of Pilot Mountain, Mr. Bryan Creed of Siloam, Mr. John ODell of Greenville, NC and Mr. TJ Parrish of Clayton, NC. A wedding trip to the Big Island of Hawaii is planned. The ring bearer was Matthews son, Atlee Jack. I started really reading my Bible and got in the Word. Keeping a steady diet of communion with the Lord is certainly key to anyones life, and is no different for those who sing Gospel music full-time. As the writer of this blog, I have the pleasure of selecting questions that I feel would not only be important to others, but are most important to me, and thats why I have saved the best for last. As Amber said earlier we should never be unteachable, and when it comes to our relationship with the Lord this is no different. So what is God teaching this 24-year-old Southern Gospel singer?, Patience!