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Bass: Dale Lisembee

Dale is one to the founders of His Praise and serves as the group’s bass singer and emcee. He is no stranger to southern gospel as he has traveled the gospel road for approximately 34 years now. He has performed with groups such as the Kentucky Gospel Singers, at a young age of 16 years old. The Ken Johnson Singers and New Heart. Dale is a US Mail Carrier by profession and travels with the group serving his Master. He is married to Connie and they have one daughter. He is a graduate of The Steve Hurst School of Music.    

Baritone: Marc Thomas

Marc is one of the founders of His Praise and serves as the group’s baritone singer. He is no stranger to gospel music and traveled with Fisher’s of Men before joining His Praise. As a child, Marc traveled on an old 4104 bus to concerts to hear his father Gary Thomas sing with Dale Lisembee.  His wide vocal ability gives him the flexibility to fill almost any shoe in the group. Marc is married to Tracy and they have 3 children. As a profession, he is the Manager of Maintenance for Ebonite International, but has also committed his life to serving our Lord though music. He is also a professional Bass fisherman. If you ever look for Marc and he is not singing, you will find him on the Lake. Marc is a 2004 graduate of The Steve Hurst School of Music.

Tenor: Stephen Fryar

Stephen is the founder of His Praise Ministries. He has been singing gospel music since age 8. He started out singing first tenor and still today climbs to reach those top notes. Stephen traveled with the group True Foundations. He and wife Darlene live in Hopkinsville, Kentucky and they have 2 children. He works as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner of Gateway Health Systems but has dedicated his life to the ministries of His Praise. Stephen is also a 2004 graduate of The Steve Hurst School of Music.

Lead: Jesse Tewell

Jesse joined the group in August of 2002. When you listen to Jesse sing it puts you in the mind of the late Glenn Payne. He has that smooth southern gospel sound that Glenn had. Jesse’s vocal ability stands 2nd to none. He serves as the groups anchor, singing the lead. He has traveled with groups such as The Brothers and Golden Chords from Indiana before joining His Praise. Jesse and wife Cecilia reside in Fruit Hill, Kentucky. He is employed by Arvin Meritor as a Maintenance Associate. Jesse is a 2004 Steve Hurst School of Music Graduate. Jesse enjoys time with his wife riding their motorcycle.

Soloist/ Product Sales:

Logan Fryar

Logan is the son of Stephen our Tenor singer. Logan is continuing the tradition of Southern Gospel Music. A few years ago he came to his dad and asked if he could sing as well and now travels with the group singing solos. You can always find him at the product table. Logan is 14 years old and a freshman at Hopkinsville High School where he is a percussionist in the band.

Driver/Web-Master:

Jeff Newton

Jeff is the newest addition. At times he can be the most important person of His Praise Quartet. We have been blessed with the recent purchase of a Motorcoach for the group to travel and spread Gods word. Jeff and His wife own a small tour company, Genesis Tours LLC in Hopkinsville. He and his family decided after many years of tour travel it was time to stay home. Now he drives for Jesus and His Praise. He also sings with The Finchums from Hopkinsville, KY. He also manages our web site.