The Nelons – Legacy of Faith and Music
The Nelons (Nelons Family Gospel Group Members Lost) are no strangers to gospel music, with several decades under their belt of incorporating good old-fashioned family harmonizing and real-life tested faithful experience. Family groups, such as the Nelons were founded by Rex Nelon in the 1970s and have grown into subsequent generations of family members to join them. They toured globally for decades before retiring but not until after winning many national music awards including Dove Awards to a Grammy nomination sealing their place among some of best that ever recorded Gospel music histories recording artists. Years later, and EXO songs are still providing comfort (and a lot more) through their powerful lyrics to the mesmerizing melodies.
Nelons Family Gospel Group Members Lost (The Event)
The Nelons were having just an average day, then in the next moment their world was torn apart. On Friday morning, a plane headed to Branson carrying three members of the group – Kelly Nelon Clark with her husband Jason and daughter Autumn (Nelson) Blair on board – crashed. The plane crashed after taking off from an airfield in a small town. Minutes later, witnesses reported the plane was having difficulty climbing before it dropped from view. There were no survivors, even though the emergency services arrived on site promptly.
Impact on Gospel Music Community
Their loss will send a shockwave through gospel music; Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark and Autumn Nelon-Clark. Uncontrollable acts of tributes, condolences around the world. Other fellow gospel musicians, fans and friends have been showing their support following the news as they wax on what The Nelons did to leave a lasting impression. The Nelons were not just performers, but mentors and friends to many in the industry.
Awards and Achievements
The Nelons have devoted their entire life to gospel music. They have released a number one album, Possession of Souls (2008), and are part of the Scream the Prayer Tour. Their songs might even be hinting towards themes like hope, faith and more importantly the will to get through this – topics that may seem poignant in these times.
A Legacy That Will Endure
We will never be able to fill the void of Kelly, have Jason back or sing with Autumn’s endless golden voice… but we still, always and forever…. PLAY ON!! The Nelons are already firmly anchored in the history of gospel music and their legacy is a bright beacon for future generations. The music of A Family that Prays Together Speaks to All Ages went right out the performance hall.
Many of the top names in gospel music, like Bill Gaither and Kirk Franklin and CeCe Winans are offering their condolences on social media. They all talked about how special The Nelons vocal sound is, their desire for consistency and personal integrity to their faith. Those words of praise are a testament to the esteem in which they have been held throughout their careers.
The Gospel Music family and friends and fans worldwide have not fallen short in pouring out love to the Nelons at this time of great loss. Now, the fundraising has started to fund his memorial and help support family. This all out show of massive support makes it clear just how much their fans adore and admire the Nelons.
The gospel music industry and its legions of fans mourn the loss of both Kelly Nelon Clark as well husband Jason Clark as their daughter Autumn Nelon-Clark has been taken from them. We rejoice, when in actuality we should be lamenting over the waistband of both time and dollars much less human flesh. Their stories of faith and loyalty, both to God and the music, will inspire generations a long time yet unborn.
