Brian Free & Assurance
Musical artist
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Brian Free & Assurance is a Southern gospel group. Brian Free formed the group in 1993 after performing with the Gold City Quartet from 1982-1993. Since being formed, the group has released multiple albums.
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| Background information | |
| Genres | Southern gospel |
| Years active | 1993 – present |
| Label | Daywind |
| Website | Official Website |
Personnel history
Tenor
- Brian Free (1993–1998, 2001–present)(previously of Gold City)
Lead
- Kevin Price (1993-1995)
- Kevin McCaw (1995-1997)(also sang with Anchormen and Cumberland Quartet)
- Randy Crawford (1997-1998)(went on to The Kingsmen Quartet)
- Bill Shivers (2001-present)
Baritone
- Mike LeFevre (1993-1997)(sang with Gold City and formed The LeFevre Quartet)
- John McBroom (1997-1998)
- Craig Singletary (2001-2003)
- Derrick Selph (2003-2009; 2010-2013)(previously of Dixie Melody Boys)
- Randy Crawford (2009-2010)
- Mike Rogers (2013-2021)(previously of Dixie Melody Boys)
- Jake Anglin (2021-2025)
- Dayton Gay (2026-present)(previously of The Perrys)
Bass
- Bob Caldwell (1996-1998)(previously of Kingdom Heirs and Statesmen Quartet)
- Bill Lawrence (2001-2003)(went on to Gold City)
- Keith Plott (2003-2007)(went on to The LeFevre Quartet)
- Jeremy Lile (2008-2015)
Piano
- Michael Camp (2001-2002)
- Josh Simpson (2002-2003)(went on to Gold City and The Hoppers)
- Scott McDowell (2003-2008)
Drums
- Ricky Free (2001-2007)
Discography
- Brian Free & Assurance (1994)
- Things That Last Forever (1995)
- Live In Atlanta (1995)
- At Your Request (1996)
- 4 God So Loved (1996)
- A Glimpse Of Gold (1997)
- Doing This For You (1999)
- Lovin' This Livin' For The Lord (2001)
- So Close To Home (2002)
- Timeless Hymns & Classics (2002)
- Greater Still (2003)
- Live In New York City (2005)
- Christmas With Brian Free And Assurance (2005)
- It's So God! (2006)
- Real Faith (2007)
- Timeless Hymns & Classics Volume II (2008)
- Worth It (2009)
- Acappella (2010)
- Never Walk Alone (2010)
- Nothing But Love (2012)
- Unashamed (2014)
- Live Like We're Redeemed (2016)
- Live At Daywind Studios (2016)
- Beyond Amazed (2017)
- How Good Does Grace Feel (2019)
- Looks Like Jesus (2021)
- Meet Me At The Cross (2022)
- Grateful for the Gospel (2024)
Brian Free Solo Albums
- Brian Free (1999)
- Call of the Cross (2001)
- Signature Ballads (2017)
Compilation Albums
- 7 Hits (2009)
- A Season To Remember: Their Greatest Hits (2011)
- 30th Anniversary: A Collection of Greatest Hits (2023)
Awards
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Southern Gospel Recorded Song Of The Year (Long As I Got King Jesus) | Won |
| 2007 | Southern Gospel Album of the Year (It's So God) | Nominated |
| 2008 | Southern Gospel Album of the Year (Real Faith) | Nominated |
| 2009 | Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year ("I Believe God") | Nominated |
| 2010 | Southern Gospel Album of the Year (Worth It) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Inspirational Album of the Year (Accapella) | Nominated |
| Southern Gospel Album of the Year (Never Walk Alone) | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Music Video of the Year (I Want To Be That Man) | Won |
| Tenor of the Year (Brian Free) | Nominated | |
| 2014 | GMA Dove Awards Southern Gospel Performance Of The Year (Say Amen) | Won |