12. During Memorial Day weekend 2014, the group was in Gatlinburg for a gospel music festival, and Sonya started having cramps. He has been singing all of his life, performing with his sisters, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman, and mother, Lily, at the Grand Ole Opry, on the Gaither Homecoming video and concert series and at LIVE shows throughout the world each year. Wed get in that van, and there was a little bed and theyd sleep in the back. And thats what happened for Mindy. The whole night was, but when we did Elizabeth and you hear those harmonies kick in, all of a sudden that song became new. She had never really spent much fun time outside, but John showed her hiking and camping, and through it all, she says she found a deeper level to myself that gets me through a lot of things.. 2. Many gospel artists including Mark Lowry and Jason Crabb have also recorded songs she and Becky have written, winning her multiple Dove Awards. It takes about half a second when you hear him sing. I think thats the message we want to portray to all the genres were in., As that message spreads and the honors roll in, the family cant help but feel humbled by the success. She has sang background vocals on a variety of artists projects including, Paul Simon, Alabama, Dolly Parton, Don Williams, Merle Haggard, Trace Adkins, Russ Taff, and Jason Crabb, to name a few. Theyve accepted you. Fortune says they have a lot of other favorite songs theyd like to do together and hes hoping they might record some new tunes as well. The vocalists are Lily Isaacs, Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman. It could be the placenta is not nurturing her the way it needs to, the doctor said. I drank until I puked.. Several weeks later, an ultrasound showed the baby had died in utero, that she likely had been dead for a while. 6. Im So Lonesome I Could Cry Shed only say, Im not allowed to discuss this with you, Sonya said. Ben Isaacs is the bass player and vocalist for the Isaacs. It was kind of like doing it for the first time again.. Living the itinerant life of touring musicians but wanting to engender closeness within the family, they had no choice but to bring their children along. Drinking made her numb, and when she was numb, she didnt have to deal with the emotions. According to their website, The Isaacs have "a unique style that blends tight family harmony with contemporary acoustic instrumentation that appeals to a variety of audiences. Which makes her the age of 72 years old as of now. She had to have it. Ben says that during that time, his love for Mindy was so strong, and he wanted nothing more than for them to remain together. 7. 7. Might as well just stay in bed/Cause it feels like theres nothing left to get up for, the song begins. Our message is theres always hope. Kathy had two daughters: Krystal and Kelly. The Isaacs, a multi-award winning family group who began singing 30 years ago, are based out of LaFollette, TN (30 min north of Knoxville). A 12-time GRAMMY-nominated producer who has produced recordings from some of Nashvilles most-awarded artists, Ben Isaacs is also known as the bass player and vocalist for his award-winning family group The Isaacs. And theyre showing the importance of telling our stories and being vulnerable. Eventually, though, the friend he was with while kayaking confirmed his death. When you cant stand the pain inside and all you wanna do is die. I get to spend my entire life traveling on a bus with my mom and my sisters.. Theres an honesty. Version 2, edited by musdan77 on 2 August 2009, 5:58pm. Mindys first husband, John, was her best friend. 2. During this time in 1997, Bowman answered the call to preach. She is married to singer/songwriter Jimmy Yeary and they have two sons, Ayden & Gatlyn and a daughter Evya. According to her, It really is a beautiful aspect of our journey as humans. News & Scoops I think The American Face album was different for us in not being an all-gospel album, Sonya says. She dreamed of the day when she could put in on her baby girl. Where is Doug McKeon now? The Crabb Family is a southern gospel group originally from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. NASHVILLE, Tenn. Following the critically-acclaimedGaither Music GroupBrotherly LoveCD digital release fromJimmy Fortune, Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers and Ben Isaacs, thecountry, bluegrass, gospel dream team (Cowboys & Indians) returnswith theBrotherly LoveDVD and TV special. Its being so well received I think we would be doing ourselves a disfavor not to do some original songs on the next project.. The music genres they usually cover are the following: folk, country, southern gospel, and bluegrass. Johns body was actually missing for 30 days, so there was a little hope that maybe he survived. To pre-order physical copies of the CD and DVD, clickHERE, and for theBrotherly LoveTV special schedule, clickHERE. Jimmy Fortune, Ben Isaacs, Mike Rogers and Bradley Walker Deliver New Take on Statlers' Classic 'Elizabeth' The classic hit is one of the many stellar covers on their "Brotherly Love" project.. They have a new album that just came out called The American Face, so be sure to check that out. It opened a lot of doors for us. I had chills in a good way. I really feel that all of us individually, I think, are great singers, but together, its super anointed. Sumner, Ann Downing, Sonya Isaacs, Tanya Goodman Sykes, Wesley Pritchard, Sue Dodge, Karen Peck, Buddy Greene, Ladye Love Smith, Doug Young & Mike Allen) and more. Mini Bio (1) Born in Michigan, Ben's passion for fantasy and sci-fi classics emerged at an early age with his exposure to Star Wars, Harryhausen films, and beloved B-flicks like Flash Gordon. Ben accepted Christ as a young boy and has always had a heart for ministry and helping people. And we just wanted to find songs that would connect with a broad spectrum of people that come to these venues that we were getting to walk into. The stick read yes. Sonya snapped a photo of it. Ben usually sings with three beautiful womenhis sisters and his momand now hes with three old hairy-legged boys like us, Fortune says. But doing so caused an identity crisis as her world was For speaking requests:Premiere Speakers(615) 261-4000Annes booking page. She wouldnt even look at me.. Sonya Isaacs visits Baby Land where daughter was buried in 2014. The Oak Ridge Boys. This week on Overcome With Auntie Anne, were finishing up our Isaacs Family themed month and talking with Mindy and Ben Isaacs. Nurses asked if Sonya wanted to hold the baby. Lily's testimony has been an inspiration to people around the world. Already a member? Im So Lonesome I Could Cry 17 years later, I can see his (Gods) stitchwork. Genres: Classic. She was previously married to Tim Surrett. And I remember thinking how crazy it must be for her to be introduced into this huge world of gospel music. 285 19K views 2 years ago Ben Isaacs opens up about how he was afraid to lose control and leave his alcoholic family member alone until Jesus showed him how. The kids started singing along with their father and The Crabb Family was formed. So she drank to cover them up. Family Bible [feat. Jimmy and the Statler Brothers were inducted into the GMA (Gospel Music Association) Hall of Fame on October 29, 2007, and were inducted into the CMA (Country Music Association) Hall of Fame on June 29, 2008. When asked what recent accolade meant the most to them, Ben, otherwise willing to let his sisters and mother steer the conversation, had to chime in first with pride. An ultrasound tech got there an excruciating two and a half hours later. And before you know it, you wont struggle.. Sonya Isaacs Yeary is the mandolin player and vocalist for the Isaacs. The Brotherly Love CD/DVD is distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music, and is available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, among other retail outlets. Theyve proven that recently with a step towards a more secular country sound on The American Face in 2021, which found them covering everyone from Shania Twain to The Beatles while delivering original tracks that sat seamlessly beside the classics. Jimmy Yeary is an American country music singer and songwriter. Sonya Isaacs Height and Weight Walker is a DOVE Award-winning artist with a strong following in country, gospel and bluegrass. "This was before 2020, COVID, the. On top of that, she was named Miss Sarasota and will be competing in the Miss Florida USA pageant later this year. Lily and her parents became American citizens at Ellis Island when she was nine years old. So we were very intentional with The American Face record to let our audience hear music that would remind them of their home. Hes not proud of this part of their story, but when hed come home, hed tell Mindy that if she was going to drink, he was going to leave. He has been nominated for six Grammys and voted Producer of the Year several times in the Absolutely Gospel Awards, and has produced several Dove award-winning albums. 2017 The Isaacs | Site Designed by TNS Grafx. Thank you Mindy and Ben for sharing your story. I knew it was going to be good, but when I heard it back, it was pretty awesome. And you can sell it at the table and you can keep the money. So thats what they did. 3. It just tickled me to death to be able to sing on that because I grew up loving that song. ABOUT JIMMY FORTUNE The Isaacs are a Nashville-based, multi-award winning family group, consisting of siblings Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman, and their mother, Lily Isaacs, who is the daughter of Polish Jewish Holocaust survivors. 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They are also desired performers of the National Anthem at many professional sporting events, including MLB games, NBA games, NFL games, and Nashville Predators games. Screen Legend Ann-Margret Enlists Pete Townshend, Joe Perry on New Album, Peter One Announces Return to Music with First Album in 30 Years, David Bowie Convention Hits New York City with Star-Spangled BowieBall, Shinedown to Donate Portion of Ticket Proceeds to Suicide Prevention, Nicki Minaj Gets Nostalgic on New Song Red Ruby Da Sleeze, American Songwriter: a Savage Ventures Brand. I know theres a whole lot more, but this was powerful, and Im blown away by your vulnerability.