Squire Parsons, a native of West Virginia was raised in a Christian home and was introduced to gospel music by his parents. His father, Squire Parsons Sr., was a choir director in their home church and taught shaped note gospel music.
Squire attended West Virginia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in music in 1970. He has served as interim music director, church soloist, elementary school music teacher, high school band director and in 1975 he became the baritone singer for the Kingsmen Quartet. In 1979 Squire went into solo ministry.
Since 1978, Squire Parsons has been nominated by the SINGING NEWS’ fans for “Favorite Baritone”, “Favorite Gospel Songwriter” and “Favorite Gospel Singer”. He was named “Favorite Baritone” in 1986 and 1987. In 1986, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995 - “Favorite Gospel Songwriter”. In 1988 he was named “Favorite Southern Gospel Male Singer.
He has also been nominated for the DOVE AWARD for male vocalist and songwriter. In 1990, he was presented the coveted MARVIN NORCROSS AWARD, given for devotion to family, service to church, involvement in community affairs, and contributions to the gospel music industry.
In addition to being one of America’s best loved soloists, Squire is a prolific songwriter. In 1981, his song, “Sweet Beulah Land” was voted “Favorite Song Of The Year” by the SINGING NEWS.
This best-selling CD by Squire contains 20 of Squire's most requested songs.
Tracks:
- One Voice
- Oh What a Moment
- I'm Not Giving Up
- Morning Light
- Hello Mama
- Master of the Sea
- The Broken Rose
- It Is Not What's Over The Door
- The Greatest of All Miracles
- I Call It Home
- It is the King of Kings
- He Will
- He Came to Me
- If God Be for Us
- I Stand Amazed
- More Than I Ever Asked For
- Bring Back the Cross
- Crown of Bright Glory
- I Sing Because
- Sweet Beulah Land
