Futrel facts for kids

Futrel was an American music group made up of four talented women. They sang gospel music, which is a type of Christian music. People sometimes described them as a Christian version of the popular group En Vogue.

Who Was Futrel?

Futrel was a female quartet from the United States. They started making music in 1978 and continued until 1998. The group's members included Janice Davis, Theresa Day, Darlene Futrel, Donna Roberts, and Evie Young-Nelson. They were known for their powerful voices and uplifting songs.

Their Music and Albums

Futrel released their first album, Worth the Wait, in 1989. It was released through Light Records. This album was very popular and reached No. 19 on the Billboard Gospel charts.

Their second album was called Declarations. It was released on April 28, 1993. Famous music producers like Ben Tankard, Andrew Gouche, and Cedric Dent from the group Take 6 helped create this album. Declarations was released through Tankard's Tribute Records.

Awards and Recognition

Futrel's talent was recognized in the music world. In 1992, they were nominated for a Stellar Award. This award was for "Best New Artist." The Stellar Awards celebrate excellence in gospel music.