The Nelons

**The Nelons** are an American southern gospel group based in Atlanta, Georgia. Group members are Kelly Nelon Clark, Her husband Jason Clark, and Kelly's daughters Amber Nelon Thompson and Autumn Nelon Clark. The Nelons were inducted into the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Hall of Fame in 2016.

## Group history

The Nelons was started by founding member Rex Nelon and started out 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 had 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.Template:Citation needed

Over time the group included Karen Peck, Janet Paschal, Jerry Thompson, Charlotte Ritchie, Kelly Nelon Clark, Todd Nelon, Jeff Stice, 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 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.

## Personnel

* Rex Nelon – bass (1977–1999)
* Kelly Nelon Clark – alto (1977–1991; 1993–present)
* Rodney Swain – lead (1977–1984)
* Janet Paschal – soprano (1977–1981)
* Jerry Thompson – tenor/lead (1977–1992, 1993–1998)
* Karen Peck – soprano (1981–1990)
* Stan Whitmire - pianist (1986, 1993-1996)
* Charlotte Ritchie – soprano (1991–1993, 1994–1996)
* Kelly Benton – soprano (1993)
* Amy Roth – soprano (1996–1999)
* Melody Williams – soprano (1999–2001)
* Katy Peach – soprano (2001–2002)
* Amber Nelon Thompson – soprano (2002–present)
* Paul White – lead (1992–1993)
* Tammy Britton – alto (1991–1993)
* David Hill – lead (1998–1999)
* Paul Lancaster – tenor (1999–2001)
* Jason Clark – lead (1998–present)
* Todd Nelon – baritone (1981-1994)
* Dan Clark – bass (1999–2002)
* Kevin Davis - piano ( 2000-2012)

## 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*
* 2011: *Come On Home*
* 2012: *Evening in December*
* 2014: *Hymns: The A Capella Sessions*
* 2016 Stronger Together EP

**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

* 2013: People Choice Silver Telly Award – "Excuse Me Are You Jesus"

## External links

* Template:Official website

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