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J. D. Sumner (born November 19, 1924, Lakeland, Florida, USA – died November 16, 1998, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice.

ALBUMS


J. D. Sumner
A Musical Biography
2009, 2xCD, Album, Dayspring, ,
Gospel/Spirituals
J. D. Sumner
The Wait Is Over
1999, Cass, Comp, HX , Skylite,
J.D. Sumner* & The Stamps Quartet
The Final Sessions
1999, CD, ,
Gospel
The Masters V, J. D. Sumner
The Masters V Present Their Majestic Bass J.D. Sumner
1985, ,
Gospel
J. D. Sumner
Thank God For Kids
1984, 7", Single, Skylite, ,
Country
J. D. Sumner
Thank God For Kids
1984, ,
Gospel
J. D. Sumner
The Heart Of A Man
1982, ,
Gospel
J. D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet
Elvis' Favorite Gospel Songs Featuring "Elvis Has Left The Building"
1977
J. D. Sumner
Elvis Has Left The Building / Sweet, Sweet Spirit
1977
The Stamps Quartet, J. D. Sumner
Present... Their Dynamic Bass
1975, LP, Album, Skylite
J. D. Sumner
The Way It Sounds Down Low
1972, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
J. D. Sumner, Dottie Rambo, Rick Powell
The Three Nails
1971, LP, Heart Warming Records
J. D. Sumner
JD and Tarzan n' Em - Humor in Concert
1970, LP, BMC Records (3)
J. D. Sumner
The Many Moods Of The Illustrious J.D. Sumner
1968, LP, Heart Warming Records, ,
Gospel
J. D. Sumner
Bass
1965, LP, Album, Skylite Recording Company
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Featuring Their Famous Bass J. D. Sumner
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Featuring Their Famous Bass J. D. Sumner
1963
Tony Alamo (2) With J. D. Sumner And The Stamps Quartet
Susan, I Love You So Much, It Hurts Me... Love, Tony
LP, Album, Alamo Records, Alamo Records
J. D. Sumner
Sixteen Tons / Sad Sam Jones
J. D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet
Elvis' Favorite Gospel Songs (Sung At His Funeral)
Various
Good Ol' Gospel
1994, CD, Album, Crystal Sea Recordings, ,
Gospel
Wally Fowler
Wally Fowler Sings A Tribute To Elvis
1977, LP, Album, Dove Records International, ,
Country/Gospel/Pop Rock
Wally Fowler
A New Star In Heaven
1977
The Kingsmen
Crown Him King
1969, LP, Sumar Records
The John Mathews Family
The Rebels Present John Mathews And Family
1968, LP, Album, Mono, Temple Records (6)
Mylon LeFevre
Your Only Tomorrow
1968, LP, Sing (2)
Rebels Quartet
Someone Touched Me And Other Favorites
1965
Stamps Quartet*
Sing Hymns Of "The Old Rugged Cross"
1965
The Galileans
The Versatile Galileans
LP, Album, Sumar Records
Rev. G. W. Hardcastle
I Asked The Lord
LP, Album, Ter, Skylite
The Ron Gardner Singers
He Looked Beyond
LP, Album, Sumar Records
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
The Best Of The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
1992, Cass, RCA
The Masters V
Have A Little Faith
1986, Vinyl, ,
Gospel
The Masters V
Live At The Joyful Noise
1983, LP, Skylite
The Masters V
O, What A Savior
1982
The Masters V
The Masters V
1981
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
LIVE At Murray State University
1975, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
Sing Golden Gospel Hits
1974
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Mighty Clouds Of Joy
1972
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps
The Touch Of His Hand
1971, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Amazing Grace
1971
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
The Best Of The Blackwood Brothers
1964, Vinyl, ,
Gospel
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Featuring James Blackwood
1964
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
On Stage!
1963
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Precious Memories
1962
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Paradise Island
1959, ,
Gospel/Hawaiian
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Hymn Sing
1956
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
Dear Lord, Remember Me
1955
The Blackwood Brothers Quartet
I Wouldn't Trade
7", RCA Victor

APPEARANCES +


Various
Ultimate Gaither Collection
2011, CD, Album, Gaither Music Group, Gaither Music Group, ,
Religious
Carroll Roberson
The Early Years (1986-1998 Volume One)
2010, CD, Album, Comp, Carroll Roberson Ministries
Various
Honoring Our Hall Of Fame Legends Vol. One
2005, CD, Comp, Southern Gospel Music Association, ,
Gospel/Soul/Vocal
Chet Atkins
The Best Of Chet Atkins
2002, CD, Comp, Mono, BMG
The Landmarks
Homecoming
2000, CD, Album, Garry Jones Music
Bill & Gloria Gaither With Their Homecoming Friends
Sweet, Sweet Spirit
1999, CD, Album, Spring House Music Group, GGS, ,
Gospel
The Anchormen
Reflections Of Life
1999, CD, Zion Music Group, ,
Gospel
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet*
The Final Sessions
1999
The Greenes
A Special Time
1998, CD, Album, New Haven Records
The Magnificent Melody Boys Quartet*
Faith In My Savior
1998, CD, Wright Music, ,
Gospel
Gaither's Pond
The Lure Depths
1997, VHS, NTSC, Spring House Music Group
Ricky Skaggs And Kentucky Thunder*
Bluegrass Rules!
1997, CD, ,
Bluegrass
Bill & Gloria Gaither With Their Homecoming Friends
Bill & Gloria Gaither Present Moments To Remember With Their Homecoming Friends
1996, CD, Album, Spring Hill
Elvis*
Promised Land
1991
Hess & Baker
Everyday
1989, 7", Single, Skylite Contemporary Records
The Oakridge Boys*
You'll Never Walk Alone
1986, LP, Comp, Showcase
Our Brother's Keepers Quartet
Jesus Is Coming Soon
1985, LP, Alamo Records, ,
Religious
Roy Drusky
Somebody Loves You Volume 1
1985
The Anchormen
His Blood Is Still The Same
1983, LP, Album, Gloryland Records (4)
The Florida Boys
What A Happy Day
1982, LP, Skylite
Oak Ridge Boys*
Spiritual Jubilee Volume II (Early Recordings)
1982
The Blackwood Brothers*
Hits Of The Century
1981
Various
The History Of Religion & Rock Part One/Two
1980, LP, Transcription, Rock & Religion, Rock & Religion
John Leader
Elvis The Legend Of A King The Exclusive Story Of The King Of Rock-N-Roll
1980, LP, Pic, S/Edition, Associated Broadcasters
John Leader
Elvis The Legend Of A King The Exclusive Story Of The King Of Rock-N-Roll
1980
The Country Gentlemen
Calling My Children Home
1978
The Plainsmen Gospel Quartet
Old Fashioned Meeting
1977, LP, Professional Artist
The Florida Boys
Inside The Gate
1977
The Children's Bible Hour
Children's Bible Hour Sings Songs That Are Warm & Friendly
1976, ,
Gospel
Tommy Roe
Energy
1976, Vinyl,
LBC Chorale*
When I Say Jesus
1975, LP, Album, Dynamic
The Ambassadors
God's Gonna Getcha For That
1975, LP, Album, Skylite, ,
Gospel
Brother's Quartet
Wrapped Up
1975, LP, Album, Not On Label
Glory Road Quartet*
Never Again
1975, 7", QCA Records
Various
That Old-Time Religion
1975, 8x Vinyl, Box Set, ,
Music Hall/Country/Gospel/Religious/Contemporary
Jeff Steinberg
Thinking Of Love!
1974, LP, Album, Hymntone Records
The Glenn Camp Family
Introducing...The Glenn Camp Family
1973, LP, Album, Tri-State Recording Company
The Sons Of Song
Why Me
1973, LP, REM Records (7), ,
Gospel
The Sherwood Singers
I Believe In The Father
1973, LP, Harvest Records (7), ,
Gospel/Religious
Jeff Steinberg
Something Special From Jeff
1973
Blackwood Brothers*
Hallelujah To The King
1973, Vinyl, ,
Religious
The Sounds Of Love
Sing Sounds Of Love
1972, LP, Album, Herald Recording Studio
The Brewer Singers
If That Isn't Love
1972, LP, Album, Midwest Gospel Recording Studio
Bill Anderson And Jan Howard*
Singing His Praise
1972
Doyle Jones
My Song Of Praise
1971, LP, Album, D J Music, D J Music, ,
Gospel
Evie
Evie Sings Gospel
1971, LP, Album, Majestic Recordings
Rambo*
Reflections
1971, LP, Heart Warming
J. D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet*
Top Of The Stamps (Sing All Time Hits)
1971, LP, Album, Heart Warming Records
J.D. Sumner And The Stamps*, Stamps Quartet*
Get Together
1971, LP, Skylite
The Templeaires Gospel Quartet
Something Old And Something New
1971, LP, Artist's Records
The Christian Cousins
A Million Miles From Heaven
1971, LP, Artist's Records
J.D. Sumner And The Stamps Quartet*
Live ...In Nashville
1971
The Gospeltones Of Iowa
Thank God I'm Free
1970, LP, Fredlo
Various
Sad Songs Irish Style
1970
The Prophets Quartet
Why Should I Worry
1969, LP, Sumar Records
Midsouth Quartet*
Oh What A Friend
1969, LP, Album, Mono, Custom Sound
Blackwood Brothers Quartet*
The Fabulous Blackwood Brothers Quartet
1968, LP, Album, RCA Victor
The King's Men Gospel Quartet
On The Victory Road
1968, LP, Album, King's Men Enterprises
J. D. Sumner and the Colorful Stamps Quartet*
J. D. Sumner and the Colorful Stamps Quartet
1967
The Speer Family Featuring 'Dad' Speer*
'Dad' Speer's Greatest Gospel Hits
1967
The Lawmen's Quartet
I Don't Mind
1966, LP, Album, S.O.A. (Sounds Of Atlanta), S.O.A. (Sounds Of Atlanta)
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet*
J. D. Sumner And The Stamps Quartet Featuring Jim Hill
1966, LP, Album, Skylite
The Oak Ridge Boys
Singing The Gospel
1966, LP, Mono, RE, Blackwood Statesmen Enterprises
The Glorylanders Quartet
Lord Teach Me How To Pray
1966, LP, Master Records (30)
The Stamps Quartet With J.D. Sumner*
The New, Very New Sound Of The Stamps Quartet
1966
Little Troy Lumpkin*
Mammy's Boy
1965, 7", Single, Mono, Emerald
The Florida Boys
The Florida Boys In Nashville
1965
The Statesmen Quartet
The Best Of The Statesmen Quartet With Hovie Lister
1965
The Blackwood Brothers*
Sing Something Old Sing Something New
1965
Vesta Mangun
A Little Light
1964, LP, Album, Christian Records (9)
The Journeymen*
Introducing The Journeymen
1964, LP, Album, Not On Label
Rebels Quartet
Sincerely Yours
1964
Various
Wally Fowler's All Nite Singing Gospel Concert
1964
Various
A Gospel Jubilee
1964
Blackwood Brothers Quartet*
Gloryland Jubilee
1964
The Chuck Wagon Gang*
That Old Time Religion
1964
The Williams Trio
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
1963, 7", Sound Tex
The Calvarymen Quartet*
Sing - Smile And Be Happy
1962, LP, Not On Label
Ambassador Trio
Till The Last Leaf Shall Fall
1962, 7", Terrain
John Hull And The Joymakers
Love Is Why
1962, LP, Sing (2), Sing (2)
The Swordsmen
The Swordsmen
1962, LP, Album, Not On Label
The Blackwood Brothers*
Silver Anniversary Album
1962
Blackwood Brothers Quartet*
The Keys To The Kingdom
1962
Gethsemane Quartet
I Believe In The Old Time Way
1961, 7", EP, Piedmont Sounds
Blackwood Brothers Quartet*
The Pearly White City
1961
The Rebels Quartet*
My Greatest Moment
1961
The Statesmen* And Hovie Lister
Through The States
1961
The Blackwood Brothers*
...On Tour
1961
The Blackwood Brothers*
The Blackwood Brothers In Concert
1960
The Oak Ridge Quartet
Go Out To The Program
1960
The Singing Speers*
The Singing Speers
1960
Blackwood Brothers*
Sunday Meetin' Time
1960
Golden Key's Quartet With Jim Hill*
Listen / When I Meet You Up In Heaven
1959, 7", Skylite
Johnson Sisters
Johnson Sisters
1959, LP, Album, Sing (2), Sing (2)
Harvesters Quartette
God Made A Way / 'M Bound For That City / I Can't Stand Up Alone / Do You Know My Jesus
1959, 7", EP, Harvesters
The Blackwood Brothers*
The Blackwood Brothers
1959
Blackwood Brothers Quartet*
The Man Upstairs
1959
Blackwood Brothers Quartet*
His Hands
1958, LP, Album, Mono, RCA Victor
Blackwood Brothers Quartet*
God Made A Way / Inside My Heart
1958, 7", Single, RCA Victor
Blackwood Brothers*
I'm Bound For That City
1957, LP, Album, Mono, RCA Victor
Blackwood Brothers Quartet*
I'm Thankful
1957, 7", Single, RCA Victor
The Chuck Wagon Gang*
Inside The Gate / He's My Lord And King
1957
Various
Beloved Hymns
LP, Comp, Com, Modern Sound, Modern Sound
The Revelators
The Revelators On Tour
LP, Dovine
The Sojourners
Vol. III
LP, Creative Sound
The Houstonians
Born To Love The Lord
LP, Album, Mono, red, Not On Label
Nancy Harmon And The Victory Voices
To God Be The Glory
2xLP, Album, Gospel Recording
Rick McKnight
Free Indeed!
LP, Album, Rainbow (19)
The New Relationship Singers
You'll Be Glad
LP, Album, Superior Sound Studios, ,
Gospel
Various
Skylite Hi-Lites
LP, Album, Mono, Skylite, Skylite, Skylite
The Deep South Quartet
I Shall Be At Home With Jesus
LP, S.O.A. (Sounds Of Atlanta)
Königs-Quartett
Der Fels Ist Jesus
LP, Not On Label, Not On Label
The Christianaires Quartet
On The Right Track...
LP, Album, Not On Label
Larry Pyle
Your Requests
LP, Album, Challenge Ministries Recordings
Blackwood Brothers Quartet*
He's All That I Need / Without A Prayer
7", RCA Victor
The Ron Patty Quartet
Songs Over The Desert
LP, Not On Label
Lenny Herman "The Mightiest Little Band In The Land"* / The Sunshine Boys*
Lenny Herman "The Mightiest Little Band In The Land" / The Sunshine Boys - Gospel Quartet
Vinyl, 16", Transcription, Lang-Worth Feature Programs, Inc., Lang-Worth Feature Programs, Inc.
The Sunshine Boys* / Chuck Foster & His Orchestra
The Sunshine Boys - Gospel Quartet / Chuck Foster & His Orchestra
Vinyl, 16", Transcription, Lang-Worth Feature Programs, Inc., Lang-Worth Feature Programs, Inc.
The Oak Ridge Boys
The Gospel Collection
CD, Comp, Success
The Chansonaires
Journey With The Chansonaires On The King's Highway
LP, Crusade Enterprises, Crusade Enterprises
The Gloryland Quartet
Welcome To Gloryland Time
LP, Album, QQ Records
Ray Jennings
Blessed Assurance
LP, Album, Not On Label
Little Troy Lumpkin*
Just A Rose Will Do
LP, Album, Skylite
The Sunnyland Singers
When We Sing Around The Throne Eternal
LP, Album, Perfection Gospel Sound Studios
The Fishermen
Coming On Strong
LP, Album, Perfection Sound Studios
The Blue Ridge Quartet
Mom And Dad
7", EP, Hig, Sing (2)
The New Translations
God's Guiding Hand
LP, Album, Not On Label (The New Translations Self-released), ,
Gospel
Harborlights Quartet
He'll Pilot Me
LP, Album, Temple Records (6)
Revivalaires Quartet
Weary Pilgrim Come Home
LP, Album, Not On Label
June* & Larry Spears With Libby*
"I'll Meet You In The Morning"
LP, Century Records (4)
Nancy Harmon And The Victory Voices
Live - Los Angeles Choir Festival
LP, Album, Calvary Records
Gary Karoly
The Little Boy From The Carpenter Shop
LP, Album, Rainbow (19)
Amerson Brothers
Thank You For Jesus
LP, Album, Mission Records (5)
The Cardens
Sing About Jesus
LP, Album, Hillside Gospel Records
The Gospelmen Quartet
The Gospelmen say! Thank You Lord
LP, Gospel Journey
Harold Tomlinson's Jubil-Aires Quartet*
I Don't Mind / Someone To Care / He's A Personal Savior / He's Not Disappointed In Me
7", Leader Recording Co.
The Gospel Echoes
Draw Me Near
LP, Album, Not On Label
The Insights
This Little Light Of Mine
LP, Nazarene Bible College
Various
Gospels, Spirituals & Chants
5xCD, Comp, Recording Arts (2), ,
Gospel/Spirituals/Soul/Choral/Folk/Country/Rock & Roll/Cantorial/Religious/Medieval
The Harbinger Singers
The Little Boy From The Carpenter Shop
LP, Album, Sword & Shield Records (2)
The Master's Four
I'm Too Near Home
LP, Album, The Masters Records, The Masters Records
The Harborlights Quartet*
With Gleaming Inspirations
LP, Album, Temple Records (6)
Teens 4 Christ
A Reason To Sing
LP, Album, Century Records (4)
The Good Twins - Dwight & Dwayne*
Have Gospel - Must Travel
Nancy Harmon And The Victory Voices
I'll Go
J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet*
Goin' Home
Blackwood Brothers Quartet*
Never / Jesus Holds The Keys
Various
Hillbillies In Hell - Country Music's Tormented Testament (1952-1974) Volume Four
2017
Various
Elvis Mania - Volume 4
2005, CD, Comp, Silly Records
Various
Bill Gaither's 20 All-Time Favorite Homecoming Songs And Performances Volume 4
2003, CD, Comp, Gaither Music Group
Various
The Founding Fathers, Spread His Word
2000, Cass, Comp, Southern Classics
Bill & Gloria Gaither And Their Homecoming Friends*
Atlanta Homecoming
1998, DVD, ,
Religious/Gospel
Bill & Gloria Gaither And Their Homecoming Friends*
Atlanta Homecoming
1998, CD, ,
Religious/Gospel
Bill & Gloria Gaither
Revival
1995, CD, ,
Gospel
Various
Elvis 15th Anniversary (6 Hour Radio Tribute)
1992, 6xCD, Transcription + Box, Creative Radio Shows
Various
A Tribute To Elvis
1992
Various
Gospel Hits Of The 70's
1971, LP, Comp, Heart Warming Records
Various
Southern Sunday Legends Edition
CD, Comp, Promo, Sumner & Associates,
Various
Gospel Music Hall Of Fame
Vinyl, ,
Gospel/Religious
Elvis Presley
Off The Record, We’re The Greatest Volume 2
2023, CD, Comp, Unofficial, Elevated Stage Sound Records
Elvis Presley
Duets And Harmonies
2019, CD, Comp, Unofficial, Dig, CMT (3), ,
Ballad/Rock & Roll
Elvis Presley
Rippin' It In Cincinnati
2018, CD, Unofficial, Straight Arrow, Straight Arrow Special Products
Elvis Presley
Elvis 77 - The Final Curtain - The Ultimate Edition
2015, Box, Comp, Unofficial + 14xCD + 7xDVD, Rock & Roll Kingdom
Elvis*
Still Crazy After All These Years!
2014, CD, Unofficial, Touchdown Productions
Elvis Presley
It's Different Now At Stax
2009, CD, Comp, Unofficial, Not On Label (Elvis Presley)
Elvis Presley
Peace In The Valley (Elvis' First Gospel EP + Bonus Tracks)
2008, CD, Ltd, Unofficial, Shoppin' Around, Shoppin' Around
Elvis Presley
Elvis King Of The Neon Jungle
2002, CD, Club, RM, Unofficial, Memory Records (7), Memory Records (7),
Elvis*
My, It's Been A Long, Long Time
1996
Elvis Presley
Old Times They Are Not Forgotten
1995
Elvis Presley
Riot In Charlotte
1993, CD, Unofficial, Chips Records (5), Chips Records (5)
Elvis*
Greatest Hits Volume One
1986, CD, Comp, Unofficial, RCA (2), RCA (2)
Elvis Presley
J.D. - Walk That Lonesome Road
CDr, Unofficial, Swiss Productions