The Sharps, an Alabama quartet with 40 years of experience, deliver four-part harmony songs about Heaven while merging youth and experience.
The quartet's lead and baritone roles are performed by Andy and Ben Sharp, father and son. They are joined by Tony Lewis (bass), David Holt (tenor), Nathan Burns (piano), and Jason Brown (sound engineer). To mention a few, the quartet has recently performed at the National Quartet Convention, Dollywood, Alabama Gospel Roots TV, PBS Television Network, The Gospel Greats, Gospel Music Today, Singing News, Atlanta Live, and Ascending Sounds TV. With their present popularity, the men hope to attract new audiences and fans who fall in love with their harmonies and personalities right away.
Today, Ben Sharp has taken over as manager and is guiding the group into the future. But don't be deceived by his youth. He has a smooth baritone voice that can stand out for a solo. Andy Sharp, is the only original member from 1984 that continues to travel and sing. Andy is well-known for his distinct vocals and passionate performance of each song. Tony Lewis anchors the sound with his smooth, clear, and powerful bass voice, which has become well-known among listeners over the years. David Holt, a tenor vocalist who has only been with the group for a less than a year, has quickly won praise for his powerful high tenor vocals and passion when singing.
Andy, Ben, Tony, David, Nathan, and Jason are determined to inspire audiences with their music and mission-based initiatives, proclaiming Jesus Christ as Savior to a lost and dying world.
"I grew up hearing quartets that my dad sang in church. I wanted to sing like my father, Joel, because I witnessed the importance of what he did through his singing. God blessed me with the opportunity to sing God's word alongside my father for 28 years. And now I can use the same method with Ben. I want my grandchildren to be proud of the legacy I've left them."
Get to know Andy:
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Where did you grow up?
Fort Payne, AL -
What is your nickname in the group?
"Butch"
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What is your position in the group?
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Lead Vocals (30+ Years)
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What are the names of your wife and children?
Wife: Janice / Children: Ben -
Home Church?
Pine Ridge Baptist / Fort Payne, AL -
What is your favorite color?
Red -
What's your favorite song to sing?
"There's Always Hope" -
What's your favorite restaurant?
The ChopHouse Steakhouse -
Who is your favorite singer/musician/artist?
Big Jim Hamel | The Kingsmen -
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Anywhere I can fish & golf! -
What is your favorite sports team?
Uh..ROLL TIDE! -
What was your first job?
Drove a dump truck once I got my license at 16 -
What is something people may not know?
I opened a concert once for Bobby Bear, Jennie C. Pruitt & WildCountry (Alabama) -
What made you decide to sing Gospel music?
Simple. The harmony and the message in song
“I grew up traveling on a tour bus my entire life. Some of my earliest childhood memories involve my family touring the entire Southeast while singing the best melodies in the world. Now, I have the chance to establish my own singing career and add to The Sharps' legacy in front of my kids, wife, friends and loved ones. I am grateful to God for this opportunity. For his blessings on me, I am incredibly grateful to Him.”
Get to know Ben:
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Where did you grow up?
Fort Payne, AL -
What is your nickname in the group?
"Sprinkles"
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What is your position in the group?
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Manager/Baritone Vocals (11 Years)
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What are the names of your wife and children?
Wife: Brittney / Children: Leiah Rae & Bentley -
Home Church?
Pine Ridge Baptist Church / Fort Payne, AL -
What is your favorite color?
Green -
What's your favorite song to sing?
"Standing in the Storm" -
What's your favorite restaurant?
Buckner's Family Restaurant -
Who is your favorite singer/musician/artist?
Shania Twain -
What is your favorite vacation spot?
PANAMA CITY BEACH!! -
What is your favorite sports team?
Alabama Crimson Tide & Atlanta Braves -
What was your first job?
Worked at my grandfather's carpet store -
What is something people may not know?
I have the God-given ability for music. And also a studio engineer -
What made you decide to sing Gospel music?
God's calling. I love encouraging people in their walk with God!
“I'm grateful to Ben and the other guys for allowing me to share the music I enjoy. I haven't traveled as part of a group in a long time. I've really enjoyed going back on the road and seeing the Holy Spirit act as we minister to individuals. God is still leading, and my position in the group is changing every week. I'm looking forward to seeing how He works in my life and in our group. When you have the opportunity, come worship with The Sharps. We'd be delighted to see you!”
Get to know David:
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Where did you grow up?
Henagar AL -
What is your nickname in the group?
"Halo Boy" or "Precious"
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What is your position in the group?
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Tenor Vocals (1 Year)
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What are the names of your wife and children?
Children: Austin, Saylor & Alex (4 Grandkids) -
Home Church?
Broadway Baptist Church / Rainsville, AL -
What is your favorite color?
Blue -
What's your favorite song to sing?
"What A Day That Will Be" -
What's your favorite restaurant?
Aubries -
Who is your favorite singer/musician/artist?
Vestal Goodman -
What is your favorite vacation spot?
I love ANY beach -
What is your favorite sports team?
I enjoy college football & high school basketball -
What was your first job?
Worked in a Potato Shed... -
What is something people may not know?
Most people wouldn’t believe I’m a very shy person. I try really hard to overcompensate for that lack of confidence I have inside. -
What made you decide to sing Gospel music?
My dad and grandmother encouraging me to use my talent. I fell in love with this music!
“In April of 2015, I began my career with The Sharps. That lasted for over three years. I came off the road in February of 2018. Dr. Ronnie Lewis, my brother and a well-known doctor in the community, was diagnosed with cancer and died in May 2018. Ben called me in January 2021 and asked if I could fill in for a time, and I prayed to God to reveal his purpose to me and not let me be an obstacle to it. Since my return, we've seen some of the most graceful services I've ever seen. God's timing and purpose are perfect, and all I want to do in my life is do his bidding, and it feels good to be back."
Get to know Tony:
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Where did you grow up?
Fyffe, AL -
What is your nickname in the group?
"T "or "Low Man"
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What is your position in the group?
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Bass Vocals (7 years)
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What are the names of your wife and children?
Wife: Susan / Children: Hope, Hollie & Jordan and (9 Grandkids) -
Home Church?
Pine Ridge Baptist Church / Fort Payne, AL -
What is your favorite color?
Red -
What's your favorite song to sing?
"Old Rugged Cross" -
What's your favorite restaurant?
Bea's Family Restaurant -
Who is your favorite singer/musician/artist?
My friend, Tim Riley -
What is your favorite vacation spot?
Gatlinburg -
What is your favorite sports team?
Alabama Crimson Tide -
What was your first job?
Worked in my dad's recap tire shop -
What is something people may not know?
I am a very quiet person -
What made you decide to sing Gospel music?
Ben's Daddy!! Seriously, God called me here and I love being back at it.
“My career began in the late 1990s when I joined The Sharps and played lead guitar in the group's live band. I quickly took over the bass guitar and stayed for nearly 15 years. I eventually left the road to pursue my new career as a police officer, and I retired in the mid-2010s. In December 2021, God called mine and my wife June’s only child, Clay, home following a brief battle with cancer. He was only 24 years old. To say the least, we were devastated. Ben texted me a few months after the burial, and we talked about how everyone was praying for us and how I was welcome to go one weekend as a way to feel some sense of normalcy again. I declined his offer until one Thursday I showed up at a practice simply to put prove to myself I shouldn’t do it. Because Clay was a Belmont graduate and we shared a love for music, I knew he would have wanted me to. So to say that no one, including myself, expected God to send me back not only to this position, but also to the group at this moment in my life is a testament to his perfect will that we don’t understand."
Get to know Jason:
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Where did you grow up?
Sylvania, AL -
What is your nickname in the group?
"JJ" or "JBug"
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What is your position in the group?
Sound Engineer (2.5 Years)
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What are the names of your wife and children?
Wife: June / Children: Clay (1997-2021) -
Home Church?
Mt. Olive Baptist Church / Rainsville, AL -
What is your favorite color?
Yellow -
What's your favorite song to sing?
Too many songs to name just one! -
What's your favorite restaurant?
Long Horn Steakhouse -
Who is your favorite singer/musician/artist?
Don Williams -
What is your favorite vacation spot?
The beach -
What is your favorite sports team?
Alabama Crimson Tide -
What was your first job?
Washing tour buses -
What is something people may not know?
I am a Wood Carpenter.. The Wood Magician! -
What made you decide to sing Gospel music?
The message and the harmony
To schedule The Sharps at your church or event, contact our office at 256.997.7115 or choose the "Book The Sharps" option below.
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