The Stewarts is an exciting contemporary gospel group that blends powerful harmonies with heartfelt lyrics and straight forward deliverance. They started singing at a very young age and have been singing most of their lives. The Stewarts come from a rich musical heritage which has produced musically, gifted talents for several generations. Grandfathers, grandmother, uncles, aunts, and cousins share in this musical legacy. The Stewarts have sung in Memphis, Tennessee at the COGIC Holy Convocation. They have also performed at the Bobby Jones Easter Gospel Explosion, the Texas Gospel Announcers Guild Celebration, and were featured on Inspirations Across America. The father of this group is a gospel preacher and pastor. The mother of this group is a musical legend to those who have had a chance to be blessed by her singing. It is reported that her singing was so sweet that her father would call upon her to sing his blues away. Her vocals were so anointed that congregations would sing her praises for her singing of His praises. The group consists of primarily five members. They are Wayne Stewart, Joyce Stewart-White, Karen Stewart-McGill, Kenneth Stewart, and Krystal McGill. Wayne Stewart is the heart of the group. He is an accomplished keyboardist and organist as well as lyricist, composer, and arranger. His lyrics are warm and heartfelt, as well as powerful and penetrating. Wayne is the force toward which the other dynamics of the group gravitate. His sense of direction is unfaltering and the strength of his convictions is uncompromised. Wayne is a graduate of Hendrix College from which he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. His mission has been furthered by his work in Criminal Justice, working with adults, juveniles, and community partnerships. Wayne has also served as Minister of Music, Sunday School Superintendent, Teacher, and any other position where service was needed. Joyce Stewart-White is the sweet voice of the group. She inherited a special anointing and it is befitting that as the eldest daughter she should continue in the path that her mother established. Joyce has graciously been compared with Aretha Franklin, Denice Williams, and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. Joyce is a cum laude graduate of the University of Texas in Tyler from which she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She accomplished this by driving 160 miles per day while maintaining a household, caring for a family and rearing two active boys, and working untiringly in her church. Those who have heard her have never forgotten her. Karen Stewart-McGill is the spice of the group. Her vocal abilities are exciting and all of her emotions and energies are given when she sings a song. She has an anointing that was born out of trials. Haren has been compared to many other great singers. She is a thrill to watch as well as listen to and she will leave you with a good feeling. Karen has been singing since she was a little girl when she begin singing with her sister Joyce. She started playing the drums for her church at an early age. From there, she went on to learn how to play the piano and organ. Karen also sung in her college choir at Ouachita Baptist University. She sings with the praise and worship team, is a choir director, song leader, youth worker, and poet. Karen is a wife, and a mother of two, and loves to write original poetry. She is a saved, spirit filled woman who loves God. Kenneth Stewart is the youngest of the Stewart children but is never afraid to take charge of any situation. He takes an active role in church and is a member of Victory Temple COGIC where he serves as a musician, praise leader, Sunday School Teacher, and financial officer. Kenneth is also a public school educator with twenty-two years of public service. Kenneth received a BSE in Elementary Education, MSE in Gifted and Talented, and certifications as a music teacher, principal, and district level administrator. One word of thought; “The greatest gift is to provide service”. Krystal McGill is the daughter of Carl and Karen Stewart –McGill and is the youngest member of the group. She is very involved in her church community and is a part of the adult and youth praise team, adult choir, a Sunday School Teacher, and director for the youth praise dancers. Krystal received a Bachelor’s degree in education and works as a Kindergarten Elementary School Teacher while she works on her Masters in special education. She loves God and proclaims Jesus Lord and savior in her life. "Presenting The Stewarts" was a labor of true love. I pray that you will be blessed as you listen.