# The Inspirations

The Inspirations Quartet, known as the Inspirations, is a Southern Gospel quartet that has been active since 1964. In 2024 the Inspirations celebrate 60 years of ministry. The current line-up includes veteran pianist/baritone singer Luke Vaught, lead singer Roland Kesterson, bass singer Wyatt Austin, and tenor singer Isaac Moore.

## Group history

In 1964, a high school chemistry teacher Martin Cook formed the Inspirations with four of students. The group was part-time through 1969, in 1970 the group went full time as a southern gospel quartet. During the 1970s the Inspirations recorded some of their most recognizable songs including "Touring That City"'; "Jesus Is Coming Soon"; "Jesus Is Mine"; and their signature song "When I Wake Up To Sleep No More". The group has released 79 albums in total, five compilations, seven live albums and at least sixty-seven studio albums.

## Discography
### 1960's

| Title | Album details |
| Our Pioneer Heritage | Released: 1966 Label: Custom Formats: LP |
| Cool Water | Released: 1966 Label: Custom Formats: LP |
| Just As Long As Eternity Rolls | Released: 1966 Label: Custom Formats: LP |
| What A Wonderful Time | Released: 1967 Label: Custom Records Formats: LP |
| Sing From The Heart Of The Great Smokies | Released: 1967 Label: Custom Formats: LP |
| He's Our Guide | Released: 1967 Label: Mark Five Records Formats: LP |
| Jesus Is Coming Soon | Released: 1968 Label: Mark Five Records Formats: LP |
| The Next Step You Take | Released: 1968 Label: Mark Five Records Formats: LP |
| The Night Before Easter | Released: 1969 Label: Mark Five Records Formats: LP |

### 1970's

| Title | Album details |
| Keep Your Eyes On Jesus | Released: 1970 Label: Mark Five Records Formats: LP |
| Our Inspiration | Released: 1971 Label: Canaan Formats: LP |
| Wake Up In Glory | Released: 1972 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |
| Old Time Singin' | Released: 1972 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |
| We Shall Rise | Released: 1972 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |
| Touring That City | Released: 1973 Label: Canaan Formats: LP |
| When I Wake Up To Sleep No More | Released: 1973 Label: Canaan Formats: LP |
| More To Go To Heaven For | Released: 1974 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |
| I'm Taking A Flight | Released: 1975 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |
| Golden Street Parade | Released: 1975 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |
| 12th Anniversary Live | Released: 1976 Label: Canaan Formats: LP |
| A Night Of Inspiration (Live) | Released: 1976 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |
| On Heaven's Bright Shore | Released: 1976 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |
| When I Get Home | Released: 1977 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |
| Looking For You | Released: 1978 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |
| Have Something to Sing About | Released: 1979 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |
| Songs Of Love | Released: 1979 Label: Canaan Records Formats: LP |

### 1980's

| Title | Album details |
| Singing In The Smokies | Released: 1980 Label: Inspirations Records Formats: LP |

### 1990's

| Title | Album details |
| The Country Needs The Cross | Released: 1991 Formats: Cassett |

### 2000's

| Title | Album details |
| The Sooner The Better | Released: 2000 Formats: CD |

### 2010's

| Title | Album details |
| Live Favorites Of 45 Years | Released: 2010 Label: Horizon Records Formats: CD |

### 2020's

| Title | Album details |
| Ever Old, Ever New | Released: 2020 Label: Horizon Records Formats: CD, Streaming |
| What A Wonderful Time Live | Released: 2021 Label: Horizon Records Formats: CD, Streaming |
| A Pioneer Legacy | Released: 2022 Label: Horizon Records Formats: CD, Streaming |
| Ageless Treasures | Released: 2023 Label: Horizon Records Formats: CD, Streaming |
| Reunion Live | Released: 2023 Label: Horizon Records Formats: DVD, CD, Streaming |
| The Legacy Continues | Released: 2024 Label: Horizon Records Formats: CD, Streaming |