The Jordanaires
The Jordanaires are best known today for their contributions as the frequently employed backing vocal group for Elvis Presley. They also backed Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Horton, Ferlin Husky, Tammy Wynette, Jim Reeves, Kenny Rogers, Tennessee Earnie Ford, Dolly Parton, Red Foley, Willie Nelson, George Jones, Steve & Eydie, Ringo Starr, Ricky Nelson, Johnny Cash, Connie Francis, Julie Andrews, Ween and others. They also released a series of pop vocal-gospel records for many years, through many line-up changes.
The Jordanaires were formed in 1948 in Ozark town of Springfield, Missouri by brothers Bill Matthews (first tenor) and Monty Matthews (baritone), Bob Hubbard (second tenor/lead), Culley Holt (bass), and pianist... Read More
- Genre:
- Gospel & Christian, Christian, Traditional Christian
- City Of Origin:
- Springfield, ,Missouri United States
- Formed Date:
- 1948