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The Bibletones Quartet was formed in 1957 by Mr. and Mrs. Ward Hurt, in Lumberton, Mississippi. Hurt was born and raised in North Alabama and actively sang in quartets, including the group, the Sand Mountain Quartet. In the late 1940’s, Hurt and his wife moved to south Mississippi, where he established the Bibletones, with the vision to create a singing ministry group. In addition to his work with the quartet, Hurt also served as mayor of Lumberton, Mississippi and manufactured furniture. In the early 1980’s, Hurt retired from the Bibletones and the leadership went to Howard Rutland and Paul Vinson, members of the group. Paul Vinson left the group in the mid 80’s to sing with the Dixie Echoes (his son-in-law is Randy Shelnut).

The Bibletones has achieved many accomplishments during its existence including the recordings of more than forty projects, such as videos, television programs and a weekly show in Tampa, hosted by singer, songwriter and minister, The Late Vep Ellis. The group has appeared on the Gospel Singing Jubilee, Grand Ole Opry (Sunday night), The National Quartet Convention, as well as promoted gospel concerts in South Mississippi. (Several concerts were promoted together with the “Old Gospel Man,” the late, J. G. Whitfield).

In the last 52 years, the Bibletones has hosted more than 75 members, each one of them performing with unique talent. Some of the earlier members include: Paul Vinson (Dixie Echoes), Mark Flaker (Florida Boys), Tommy Atwood (Florida Boys), Billy Todd (Florida Boys), William Pippen (Naomi & the Segos), Craig Pippin (Dixie Echoes), Vaughn Thacker (Dixie Echoes), Pete Pitts (Naomi & the Segos), Tommy Randall (Plainsmen) and Mark Lanier (Poet Voice).

The Bibletones Quartet performs primarily in the Southeastern U.S., with occasional dates in the Midwest and Northeast. “The Lord has blessed this ministry and allowed it to grow for the past 59 years. I hope and pray that this group will continue for another 50 years,”.

Jack Armstrong

Jack Armstrong - Baritone

Jack Armstrong first joined the Bibletones in the late eighties and left gospel music in the early nineties. Howard Rutland who had the group for forty seven years reached out and asked a few former members to return in 2015 as he was ready to step down. Jack purchased the group from Howard after returning. Jack and his wife Vonda live in Ellisville MS. When he is not singing Jack is an auctioneer and a deputy sheriff.

Danny Jackson

Danny Jackson - Tenor

Danny lives in Purvis, Ms. with his wife Sheila and one son Danny. Danny has been with the Bibletones 15 years plus and was also with them in the 90's.

Danny is a funeral director for three funeral homes when not singing with the group.

Charley Lucus

Charley Lucus - Bass

Charley lives in Ruleville, MS with his wife Michele. Together, they have 6 children, 3 sons, Terrance, Trevor and Josh, and 3 daughters, Jordyn, Kenley and Kolbey. They also have a grand daughter, Scarlett. Charley has served as a Paramedic and volunteer Firefighter for 20 years. Charley served 12 years in the Army. In his off time, he enjoys 4 wheeler riding with his family and watching Kenley and Kolbey cheerlead for North Sunflower Academy.

Nathaniel Chapman

Nathaniel Chapman

Nathaniel Chapman (Born November 22, 1999) is the Lead Singer of the Bibletones Qt. Originally from Logan, West Virginia. He is no stranger to Gospel music, singing with groups all the way from the local to national level. In addition to his tenure in gospel music, he spent time performing in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Nathaniel and his wife Kayla and his daughter Ava Joyce make their home in Ellisville, Mississippi.

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