biography

Siblings, Joyce, Jonathan and Judy, collectively known as The Martins, have enjoyed countless radio hits and performances at concert halls, arenas, auditoriums and churches worldwide. During the 1990s, The Martins rose to national and international success, showcasing their stunning and distinctive harmonies before a vast array of audiences, from legendary singer/ songwriter Bill Gaither’s multi-award winning Homecoming Video and Concert Series to the White House to Carnegie Hall. Over the years the Trio garnered eight Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association, as well as a prestigious Grammy nomination.

In 2003, the siblings chose to take different paths. “We needed that time off to recharge our batteries on all levels,” Joyce explains. “That was a very important time for each of us. We needed to grow individually, both in our spiritual lives, as well as in our personal lives.”

After nearly a decade of pursuing individual music careers, the three reunited in 2010, and today their precedent-setting musical influence is as strong as ever. In 2011, they released their first new recording together in 10 years. New Day, distributed by Gaither Music Group, was produced by Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts), and features the trio’s unmatched family harmony. In support of the release, The Martins returned to touring and found the welcome arms of audiences who have been embracing their music for decades. “Once we got back on stage,” Joyce shares, “something just clicked and felt right, so we thought, ‘If God, in His graciousness, was willing to use us again as a trio, who are we to say that He shouldn’t?’.”

In 2013, the Martins returned to the studio with four renowned arrangers, Lari Goss, Michael English, Matthew Holt and David Phelps, to record The Martins A Cappella. The recording marks the first a cappella release for trio since 1996 and features The Martins’ unmatched and unmistakable rich vocal abilities. Released in May of 2014, the recording garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Roots Gospel Album.

Most recently, The Martins returned to the recording studio to produce their latest recording. Still Standing, released July 2018, under the Gaither Music Group label and promises to offer even more success for the popular trio. This all-new recording finds the multi-Grammy nominated vocal group standing stronger than ever, showcasing their benchmark family blends and intricate arrangements produced by renowned producer Gordon Mote. These compositions, including the remake of their classic hit “Wherever You Are,” reflect the latest chapters in siblings Judy, Joyce and Jonathan’s journeys as they share messages of God’s goodness and providential hand at work in every season of our lives.

With a long list of tour dates and an exceptional new music, exciting and rewarding times most definitely await The Martins and audiences worldwide.

Interesting facts

#1 Radio Singles
The Promise
We Trust In God
Count Your Blessing
Grace
Out of His Great Love

Top 10 Radio Singles
So High
Standing On The Promises
Lord Most High
You Are Holy
Except for Grace
Light of the World
Only God Knows
Come On In

GMA Dove Awards

2004
Southern Gospel Song of the Year: The Promise
Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Above it All

1999
Country Recorded Song of the Year: Count Your Blessings

1998
Southern Gospel Album of the Year

1997
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Southern Gospel Song of the Year

1996
Southern Gospel Album of the Year: The Martins
Southern Gospel Song of the Year: Out of His Great Love

Grammy Nominations

2019 Best Roots Gospel Album of the Year: Still Standing

2015 Best Roots Gospel Album of the Year: A Cappella

1998 Best Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, or Bluegrass Album of the Year: Light Of The World

Special Appearances

Hard Rock Live! in Orlando
Grand Ole Opry
Sam's Place at The Ryman
700 Club
TBN
Crystal Cathedral
Prime Time Country
Crook & Chase
Gaither Homecoming Concert & Video Series
Silver Dollar City
Dollywood
National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)
Christian Booksellers Association (CBA)
National Quartet Convention (NQC)
Southern Baptist Convention
Estes Park
Praise Gathering
Family Fest
Carnegie Hall in New York City, NY
Celebrating America's Musical Heritage - A Salute to Gospel Music at the White House
Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends