Wanda Mountain Boys of Illinois

Wanda Mountain Boys
Wanda Mountain Boys






Introducing the Wanda Mountain Boys Southern Gospel Music has always been known for it`s smooth harmonies, strong vocals and powerful, straight forward lyrics. For the last 25 plus years, the Wanda Mountain Boys have displayed all three of these qualities as they have established themselves in the Gospel Music community in the Midwest. The Wanda Mountain Boys continue the tradition set forth by the founding members as they share their unique sound and style with congregations across Mid America. Gary O`Neal has assumed the managerial position for WMB as well as anchoring the group, singing lead. Gary has been involved in Gospel Music for more than 50 years and has sang with some of the Midwest`s most popular groups. He has traveled in full time ministry with the Brashears of Russellville, AR as well as being a founding member of the trio, Solid Gospel based out of St. Louis, MO. He is also an accomplished songwriter, having his songs recorded by such noted artists as the Lesters, the Dixie Echoes, the Dixie Melody Boys, the Melody Boys Qt., Solid Gospel, the Brashears, and the Chosen Ones. Gary currently serves as president of the Mid America Gospel Music Association, a position he has held since 2007.On November 3, 2017, the Mid America Gospel Music Association presented Gary with the Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual convention. Singing baritone for the Wanda Mountain Boys is one of the founders of the group, Claude Johnson. Claude has been involved in Gospel Music for over 50 years, having sang with some of the Midwest’s best known groups, the Gospel Four and the Victory Quartet. In 1997, he helped to start the ministry of the Wanda Mountain Boys. In 2011, he was presented with the Mid America Gospel Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Singing bass for WMB is David Jenkins. David`s genuineness shines through as he hits those low notes and he has become a fan favorite. Dave comes from a long lineage of bass singers. Before singing with WMB, he sang with Golden Street Quartet and Higher Power Qt. The latest addition to the trio is Jason Nixon from New Haven, MO. He joins the group, singing tenor. Jason is a veteran in Gospel Music, having managed and performed with his own group, Crown of Joy. He most recently was lead singer with Anthem Quartet. Jason is sure to win the hearts of Wanda Mountain Boys followers everywhere. The Wanda Mountain Boys travel many miles singing traditional Southern Gospel Music. They desire to both uplift the Christian by sharing a positive message and a laugh or two as well as take the Gospel message to those who need to come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Schedule of Events

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Dec 08 2024
10:00 a.m
Mt. Gilead General Baptist Church Bloomfield MO
Dec 14 2024
6:00 p.m
Pleasant Dale Baptist Church Girard IL
Dec 15 2024
10:30 a.m
Pleasant Dale Baptist Church Girard IL
Dec 31 2024
6:00 p.m
Meadowbrook 1st Baptist Church Moro IL
Feb 23 2025
11:00 a.m
Mt. Olive Baptist Church Fenton MO
Mar 02 2025
2:00 p.m
Friendship General Baptist Church East Alton IL
Mar 15 2025
6:00 p.m
First Free Will Baptist Church O`Fallon MO
Mar 23 2025
6:00 p.m
Meadowbrook 1st Baptist Church Moro IL
Mar 29 2025
6:00 p.m
Sherman Church of The Nazarine Sherman IL
Apr 06 2025
11:00 a.m
Temple Baptist Church Caruthersville MO
Apr 06 2025
6:00 p.m
Shawnee Hills Baptist Church Jackson MO
Apr 13 2025
10:30 a.m
1st Baptist Church of Girard Girard IL
Apr 27 2025
6:00 p.m
Parkton Assembly of God Barnhart MO
May 03 2025
5:00 p.m
Luke Simmons Birthday Celebration Alton IL
Aug 03 2025
10:45 a.m
1st Baptist Church of Springfield Springfield IL
Aug 16 2025
5:00 p.m
Jackson Street Wesleyan Church Brazil IN
Sep 06 2025
6:00 p.m
Faith Tabernacle Church Jacksonville IL
Sep 14 2025
10:00 a.m
Sandridge New Hope Baptist Church Petersburg IL
Sep 14 2025
6:30 p.m
Wood River 1st United Methodist Woord River IL
Oct 04 2025
6:00 p.m
Idumea Baptist Church Laquey MO
Oct 11 2025
11:00 a.m
Gospel Concert El Dorado Springs MO
Oct 15 2025
6:00 p.m
Fall Festival of Gospel Music Stanton MO
Oct 19 2025
6:00 p.m
Messenger Church Fenton MO
Nov 15 2025
5:30 p.m
Pawnee Christian Church Senior Banquet Pawnee IL
Nov 23 2025
10:30 a.m
East Bonne Terre Baptist Church Bonne Terre MO
Dec 13 2025
6:00 p.m
1st General Baptist Church of St. Charles St. Charles MO