I want them to know they are not alone. Tanya Goodman Sykes, her husband, acclaimed producer Michael Sykes, and friend Johnny Minick, a gospel music veteran who performed for years with the Goodmans, once again propel the family name into the spotlight with the release of their debut album and DVD Songs in the Key of Happy (Gaither Music Group). Now the rep, Mike Pingel, tells TMZ, Lance got a call just after 10 AM Monday from the hospital saying Tanya was still alive. Rusty and Sam would occasionally play guitars as well. Candy Christmas: A Southern gospel star finds purpose helping the The Goodmans also won the same award in 1978 (only then called Best Gospel Performance, Traditional) for Refreshing. Ranker list the Happy Goodmans as the 3rd all-time Best Southern Gospel Bands/Artists. Thank you for understanding. Songs such as "I Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now", "Who Am I? They were also the first in the Southeastern U.S. to aquire LED lighting for their studio productions. While visiting an aunt in Memphis, he sat down at her piano and within an hour could play a few basic chords. I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About to Happen Ann Downing, Jessy Dixon, Jake Hess, Janet Paschal, Tanya Goodman Sykes, Candy Christmas & Ed Enouch. How old was Dottie Rambo when she passed away? Her versatile sound can convey soul-soothing ballads, timeless standards and rousing powerhouse songs with equal strength. 74years (19342008) Women Of Homecoming (Vol. Two/Live) - Apple Music Creativity, authenticity and a passion for sharing the good news of Jesus Christ have long been the cornerstones of the familys sound and messages. Their last project was appropriately titled "The Final Stand (2001)". In 1994, the congregation purchased 21 acres on Sam Ridley Parkway and made plans to build a home campus. Since 2013, three well-known artists have created a sound titled Goodman Revival. Johnny and Sherry returned to Arkansas after the birth of their son, Aaron. They quickly became America's favorite singing family. Sam's humorous emcee work, Howard's showmanship at the piano, Rusty's songwriting, and Vestal's hairdos, white handkerchiefs, and powerful singing voice all rose to a new prominence. Johnny Minick (born July 8, 1955) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, recording artist, record producer, and pastor. Her career began as a teenager performing with her father, Rusty, and her Aunt Vestal and Uncle Howard as part of the Happy Goodman Family.