God, who is the giver of all gifts and abilities, equips individuals with talent and places within them the desire to use that talent for him. Through prayer, trusting God and obedience to His will, those desires are fulfilled and the results are immeasurable.
Rick, Reva, Angie and Jim, collectively known as the Hoskins Family are seeing those results as God takes their ministry to new heights every day. The Hoskins Family's first top 40 song, taken from the project of the same name, was a special one to their family. "Mission Of Love" was written by Angie Hoskins Aldridge for her grandfather, who was also her pastor. In fact Rick, Reva and Angie's ministry was solely committed to their home church until Reva's father's retirement from pastoral ministry. It was then that God began to call the Hoskins Family into a different venture. God's plan for the Hoskins Family was put into action. "Help Me Stand," the Hoskins Family's follow-up single to "Mission Of Love" proved to be their first top 20 hit, reassuring them that they were headed in the right direction.
Within 1 ½ years The Hoskins Family had their first top 5 hit with “Joyful Morning”, from their “Hope” project. This was followed by the top 10 hit “I Wouldn’t trade One Minute Of It”.
According to Danny Jones, Editor of The Singing News, their project, “Safe Thus Far” just might be the definitive recording that all their others are compared to. The Daywind project contains songs from some of today’s premier writers and is definitely a “Must Have” album. To quote Les Butler of Solid Gospel Radio Network, “Not one, two, three, or four, but five potential singles on this project. It is unbelievable !” The first release from this album proved to be their first #1 song. This album has been nominated for 6 Dove Awards. BMI has also recognized it to be in the top 3 most played for the year.
Their next Daywind project, "Places To Go And People To see" is yet another “Must Have” album containing songs from some of today’s premier writers. The title cut, entered the charts at #34 and held the #2 spot for two months. BMI has also honored it for most played for the year.
There aren’t many voices out there that leave you breathless. Angie Hoskins Aldridge possesses one of those rare voices. Surrounded by her parents Rick, Reva and cousin Jim Mahalick, Angie and The Hoskins Family have recorded some of the most memorable songs in recent years….songs like “Joyful Morning”, “Safe Thus Far”, “When The Savior Wipes The Tears From Our Eyes”, “Written In Heaven” and “Places To Go People To see”.
Their next Daywind project: “It’s Over…Let Eternity Begin” continues this great song tradition with the title cut, “It’s Over”.
Promoters and pastors all across the country have quickly recognized the potential found in the Hoskins Family. They appear on many of the major events in Gospel Music such as Gospel Music Television's World Premier, the National Quartet Convention, Dollywood, Branson’s Silver Dollar City, Gaither Homecoming Tours, INSP, TBN, etc.
FROM OTHERS IN GOSPEL MUSIC . . .
"The Hoskins Family is one of the best groups that I have ever worked with. Their sincerity combined with their unbelievable talent and exceptional anointing create a power-packed ministry that is out of this world."
Mike Bowling/Crabb Family/Family Music Group
"Every few years a group comes along and makes such a mark that you know without a doubt they will be around for a long time. The Hoskins Family is one of those groups."
Kathy Crabb/Crabb Family/Family Music Group
"For years, the Hoskins Family has brought blessings into my life. Vocally, they are one of the strongest groups that I have ever heard. I anticipate a bright future for them in Gospel Music."
Ben Isaacs/The Isaacs
"The Hoskins Family is undoubtedly one of the most exciting groups to come along in Southern Gospel music."
Danny Jones/Singing News Magazine
"It is a joy to book dates for a group that is so devoted to what they do."
Beckie Simmons/BSA
"Angie Hoskins Alldridge is the Vestal Goodman of the next generation."
Brad Thomas/Silver Dollar City
FACTS
- BMI has honored “Places To Go People To See” as most played SG song for 2004
- Southern Gospel Music Award nominee for Mixed Group Of The Year and Favorite Soprano
- "What Are You Doing Right Now" from the project "Places To Go And People To See" has been added to Play Lists of Country Stations and was a Pick Hit by Radio and Records Magazine.
- Harmony Award Nominee for Five Awards
- Singing News Fan Award Nomination for Horizon Group, Mixed Group, Soprano, Alto and Female Vocalist
- Dove Nomination: Recorded Southern Gospel Song Of The Year for 2004 “When The Savior Wipes The Tears"
- Dove Nomination: Special Event Recorded Project: "Mansion Over The Hilltop", a tribute to Ira Stanphil for 2004
- Dove Nomination: Country Recorded Song of the Year, "Leave Here Empty Handed" for 2003
- Dove Nomination: Southern Gospel Album of the Year, "Safe Thus Far" for 2003
- Dove Nomination: Special Event Album of the Year “All Star Quartets” for 2003
- Diamond Award Nominations for: Female Vocalist, Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Group Of the Year, Male Vocalist
- Southern Gospel News.com Award nominations: for Song of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Mixed Group, Traditional Southern Gospel Song, and Progressive Southern Gospel Album
- BMI has honored "Safe Thus Far" as one of the Top 3 most played songs for 2003 (# 1 in Singing News)
- SGMA New Artist Nomination
- “What A Joyful Morning” was their first Top Five Song and was #11 for 2001
- “I Wouldn’t Trade One Minute Of It” was a Top Ten Song, #30 for 2001 and was written by Angie Hoskins
- Appear on the Main Stage at the NQC, Dolly Wood, Silver Dollar City, GMT, Gaither Concerts, Crabb Fest, etc.
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