The Nelons

With feet firmly planted in faith and family, drawing from the stream started by the Lefevres and carried on by Rex Nelon, Kelly, Jason, and Amber crystallize a new vision for the Nelons’ three decade gospel legacy.

With numerous awards and accolades including three GRAMMY Nominations, Six Gospel Music Association DOVE Awards and many songs that have soared to the top of national radio charts, this family trio continues to produce innovative music that embraces their traditional roots, while simultaneously reaching beyond various musical boundaries with an emphasis on introducing songs for the church.  All the while bridging the generational gap of music lovers with incomparable harmonies and great songs.

The Nelons’ continue a heavy touring schedule consisting of more than 150 concerts annually that takes their brand of Christian music around the world, recently just finishing a very successful Scandinavian Tour.  They are regulars on the famed Gaither Homecoming Video Series.  In addition they have become sought after worship leaders in various State Music and Choral Conferences.

During the rare times when the Nelons’ are not on the road, they serve as Artists in Residence at Jacksonville’s Trinity Baptist Church.  As they travel, they’re Ambassadors for Trinity Baptist College, where Amber is a sophomore.

For (original group member) Kelly Nelon Clark, singing alongside her husband (song-writer and group arranger) Jason Clark, and daughter (vocal power-house), Amber Nelon Thompson this is a full-circle moment as she reflects on the countless nights she shared the stage with her Hall of Fame Father, Rex Nelon.

Today, the Nelons’ take all the elements you’ve come to expect from the group—unparalleled vocal excellence, a sound built on the interplay between a soaring soprano and Kelly’s emotional smooth alto with an intertwining tenor, and add impeccable tight family harmony with an uncanny gift of communicating God’s love and you have a worship experience that you’ll not soon forget!

CHRISTIAN VOICE AWARDS

  • 2010 - Favorite Female Vocalist (Kelly Nelon)
  • 2010 - Favorite Trio
  • 2009 - Favorite Alto (Kelly Nelon Clark)

GOSPEL VOICE AWARDS

  • 1989 - Female Vocalist of the Year (Kelly Nelon)
  • 1987 - New York Film Festival Bronze Award "Famine In Their Land" video

NARAS GRAMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS

    1990 - Best Southern Gospel Album "Let The Redeemed Say So" 1982 - Best Gospel Performance (Traditional) "Feeling At Home" 1979 - Best Gospel Performance (Traditional) "Feelings"

GMA DOVE AWARDS: SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • 1985 - The Best And A Whole Lot More
  • 1984 - We Shall Behold The King
  • 1983 - Feeling At Home
  • 1982 - One Step Closer

SHORT FORM MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • 1987 - Famine in their Land

TOP 5 RADIO SINGLES: ACCORDING TO THE SINGING NEWS AND CHRISTIAN VOICE

  • “He Called Me Out"
  • “I Choose The Lord"
  • “We Speak Your Name"
  • “Love You With My Life"
  • “O God It's You"
  • “He Found Me"
  • “Settled At The Cross"
  • "Come Morning" (#1)
  • "I'm Glad I Know Who Jesus Is" (#1)
  • "O For A Thousand Tongues" (#1)
  • "That's Enough" (#1)
  • "The Sun's Coming Up"
  • "We Shall Wear A Robe And Crown"
  • "Bring My Children Home"
  • "I'll Talk To The Father"
  • "More Than Conquerors"
  • "Jesus Is Your Ticket To Heaven"
  • "We Shall Overcome"
  • "I'm Gonna Keep Walking"
  • "Thanks"
  • "Let the Redeemed Say So"

SINGING NEWS FAN AWARDS

  • 1990 - Favorite Alto (Kelly Nelon)
  • 1988 - Favorite Vocalist of the Year (Kelly Nelon)
  • 1987 - Favorite Alto (Kelly Nelon)
  • 1985 - Favorite Alto (Kelly Nelon)
  • 1985 - Favorite Band
  • 1984 - Song of the Year ("O For A Thousand Tongues")
  • 1982 - Female Vocalist of the Year (Kelly Nelon)
  • 1982 - Mr. Gospel Music (Rex Nelon)
  • 1982 - Favorite Bass (Rex Nelon)
  • 1981 - Female Vocalist of the Year (Kelly Nelon)
  • 1981 - Favorite Mixed Group
  • 1980 - Female Vocalist of the Year (Kelly Nelon)
  • 1980 - Favorite Song ("Come Morning")
  • 1980 - Favorite Bass (Rex Nelon)

INSPIRATIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  • 1993 - Generation 2 Generation
  • (Kelly Nelon along with 4 him, and Billy & Sarah Gaines)

PERFORMANCES

  • Gaither Homecoming Tour
  • Gaither Homcoming Video & TV Series
  • TBN
  • 700 Club
  • Daystar
  • Christian Television Network
  • Sky Angel
  • Gospel Music Television
  • Fox
  • GMA Dove Awards
  • The National Quartet Convention
  • The Singing News Fan Awards
  • SGM Fan Fair
  • SBC Conservatives of VA Convention
  • SBC Louisiana State Conference
  • Music Florida
  • The Opry Nashville, TN
  • Dollywood
  • Silver Dollar City
  • Six Flags
  • Chik-fila Corporate
  • The Opryland Hotel
  • The Texas State Fair
  • The Georgia State Fair
  • The Illinois State Fair
  • The Kentucky State Fair
  • CBA (Christian Booksellers Association) Convention
  • The Moody Church Chicago, IL
  • NRBA (National Religious Broadcasters Assn.) Convention
  • Focus on the Family
  • Plus countless churches, venues, festivals, and
  • conferences around the world.....