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The Nelons, formerly the Rex Nelon Singers, were an American southern gospel group based in Atlanta, Georgia. Group members included Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and Kelly's daughters Amber Nelon Kistler and Autumn Nelon Streetman. The Nelons were inducted into the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Hall of Fame in 2016.
Three members of the quartet were killed in an airplane crash in July 2024. The surviving member, Autumn Nelon Streetman, was not on board the aircraft. Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, and Amber Nelon Kistler all died in the crash in a remote part of Campbell County, Wyoming, just north of Gillette.




Group history


The Nelons were started by founding member Rex Nelon as The Rex Nelon Singers in 1977. The group was a spin-off of the family group The Lefevres. They became known as The Rex Nelon Singers in 1976 because the Lefevre family members left the group. The group's first number-one song was "Come Morning" on the Singing News Chart, and was awarded the Southern Gospel Song of the Decade for the 1980s. Another widely recognizable song by the group is "We Shall Wear a Robe and Crown."
Over time the group included Karen Peck, Janet Paschal, Jerry Thompson, Charlotte Ritchie, Kelly Nelon Clark, Todd Nelon, Jeff Stice, Martin Gureasko, Rodney Swain, Stan Whitmire, Ray Fisher, Vernon Lee.
The Nelons have been nominated for many awards in the southern gospel music industry including Grammys, Dove Awards, Singing News Awards, Absolutely Gospel Awards, Diamond Awards, and Christian Voice Awards.
In 2014, the Nelons were a trio made up of Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, and Amber Nelon Thompson. In 2014, Amber was chosen as Female Vocalist of the Year at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, and Amber Nelon Kistler died in a plane crash on July 26, 2024.




Personnel






= Current Members

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Autumn Nelon Streetman – soprano (2014-present)




= Former Members

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Rex Nelon – bass (1977–1999)
Kelly Nelon Clark – alto (1977–1991; 1993–2024)
Rodney Swain – lead (1977–1984)
Janet Paschal – soprano (1977–1981)
Jerry Thompson – tenor/lead (1977–1992, 1993–1998)
Karen Peck – soprano (1981–1990)
Martin Gureasko – pianist (1990–1992)
Gary Eubanks - bass guitar (1991-1992)
Stan Whitmire – pianist (1986, 1993–1996)
Charlotte Ritchie – soprano (1991–1993, 1994–1996)
Kelly Benton – soprano (1992–1994)
Amy Roth – soprano (1996–1999)
Melody Williams – soprano (1999–2001)
Katy Peach (then Katy VanHorn) – soprano (2001–2002)
Amber Nelon Kistler – soprano (2002–2024)
Paul White – lead (1992–1993)
Tammy Britton – alto (1991–1993)
David Hill – lead (1998–1999)
Paul Lancaster – tenor (1999–2001)
Jason Clark – lead (1997–2024)
Todd Nelon – baritone (1981–1994)
Dan Clark – bass (1999–2002)
Kevin Davis – piano (2000–2012)
Ray Fisher – piano (1980–1986)
Danny Crawford – piano (portions of 1986 and 1987)




Discography


Albums:

as Rex Nelon Singers
1977: The Sun's Coming Up
1978: Live
1978: I've Never Been This Homesick Before
1979: Feelings
1980: Expressions of Love
1981: Sing The Gospel
1981: One More Song
1981: One Step Closer
1982: Feeling At Home
1983: We Shall Behold The King
1984: Precious Old Story of Love
1984: I've Got My Foot On The Rock
As The Nelons
1985: In One Accord
1986: Journeys
1987: Thanks
1988: Get Ready
1989: Let The Redeemed Say So
1990: The Best of Times
1991: One Less Stone
1991: A New Generation
1992: Right On Time
1993: Kelly Nelon Thompson & The Nelons
1994: A Promised Reunion
1994: He's My Comfort
1994: Triumphant
1995: Hallelujah Live
1996: We're Glad You're Here
1997: We've Got To Praise Him
1997: Thanks Live
1997: All Rise Live
1998: Peace Within The Walls
1999: A Journey
2000: Following After
2001: Season of Song 1 Nelon Classics
2002: United for Christ
2003: Season of Song 2
2004: The Light of Home
2008: You Are God
2010: Beside Still Waters
2012: Come On Home
2012: Evening in December
2014: Hymns: The A Capella Sessions
2016: Stronger Together EP
2016: Family Harmony
2016: A Nelon Family Christmas
2017: The Americana Sessions
2018: A Winter Carol
2020: Peace At Last
2022: We Need A Little Christmas
2023: Beautiful
2024: Loving You
Compilations

1984: Best & Whole Lot More
1997: Timeless Collection
1998: The Collection
1998: Out Front – Best of Rex Nelon
Kelly Nelon solo

1983: Her Father's Child
1985: Praise Him Now
1988: Called By Love
1990: KNT
1992: Steadfast Heart




Accolades


1999: Rex Nelon — Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame inductee
2013: People Choice Silver Telly Award — "Excuse Me Are You Jesus"
2016: Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee




References






External links


Official website

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• Rex Nelon
• Album Gospel Southern, Country atau Bluegrass Terbaik (Grammy Award)
• The Nelons
• Kelly Nelon Clark
• Rex Nelon
• Autumn Nelon Streetman
• 2024 Gillette Pilatus PC-12 crash
• 2024 in Wyoming
• Karen Peck and New River
• 2024 in aviation
• Bankruptcy Act of 1898
• 67th Annual Grammy Awards