The Good News Trio Official Website

In the early 1990’s, four men started singing together within the First Baptist Church of Rock Hill, SC. Then in 1995, the Good News Quartet began ministering to other churches and for special events. Over the next eleven years, Good News traveled and sang almost weekly throughout the Carolinas, even venturing into West Virginia and Ohio. Eternal friendships were established with pastors, music directors, promoters, and other musicians through 2006.

After a brief retirement of our ministry, God gracefully orchestrated our re-formation as a trio in 2008. We continue to travel and sing Southern Gospel music based out of Rock Hill, SC, just 20 minutes south of Charlotte, NC.

We are appreciative of every opportunity to travel, sing, renew old friendships, and establish new ones. We are simply following a call on our lives to use the small talents God has given us to sing His music.

Our Music
A combination of past southern gospel favorites, classic hymns, and original songs from respected song writers.

Recordings
8 recording projects completed to date.

Our Mentors
Friends who have been helpful in the development and sustaining of our ministry include Danny Funderburk, Larry Hess, Danny Crawford, Belinda Jolley, Jeff and Susan Whisnant, and Mitch Hunter. Though often behind the scenes, we have no greater supporters and encouragers than our families.

Highlights

The warmth and hospitality of countless churches and promoters
Performing for Lifeway and South Carolina Baptist Convention retreats/conferences
Sharing the stage with professionals such as Gold City, Greater Vision, Whisnants, Florida Boys, Dove Brothers, Legacy Five, Lordsong, Heaven Bound, Phil Cross and Poet Voices, Melody Boys, Danny Funderburk, Brian Free, Junior Hill, and Dr. Charles Lowery.

Pictured above from left to right:

Chris Gardner (Lead)

	Hometown	Heath Springs, SC
	Resides	Rock Hill, SC
	Family	Married with three children
	Church	First Baptist Church Rock Hill, SC
	Occupation	Assistant Principal Fort Mill School District
	Hobbies	Gamecock sports, exercising

Gary Shepard (Tenor)

	Hometown	Burlington, NC
	Resides	Concord, NC
	Family	Married with two children
	Church	Northside Baptist Church Charlotte, NC
	Occupation	Sales/Estimator Bath Fitter
	Hobbies	Golf, fellowship with church friends

Matt Tollison (Baritone)

	Hometown	Fort Mill, SC
	Resides	Fort Mill, SC
	Family	Single
	Church	Sisk Memorial Baptist Church Fort Mill, SC
	Occupation	Internet Sales Representative AT&T Ad Solutions
	Hobbies	Sports broadcasting Carolina Panthers football