The Grace Thrillers

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The Grace Thrillers "Jamaica's Top Gospel Group"

The Grace Thrillers is now a musical institution. The group was founded in 1971 by Mr Noel Willis.

Although the members of the has change over the years, it still remains one of the most international recognize gospel group originating out of Jamaica.

Its current membership, including CEO and founder Noel Willis, consists of: Noel Willis, Jr.Alrick O' Connor, Mary Lewis, Shalli Burchell, Natalie Foster, Cadian Brown, Althea Hemmings and Larry Snow (overseas member).

The Thrillers has performed in countries such as The united states, United Kingdom, Canada and The Caribbean.

Awards
1984 Represented the Caribbean in the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) sponsored World Gospel Festival in Chicargo, U.S.A.

1986 The Rainbow Production Award for being the most consistent gospel group and for the best gospel album. The Tibby's Auto Supplies Award for Spiritual Ministry through Music and Song.

they has also won numerous awards from musical sponsors involved with the non-gospel genres.

1987 The Rockers Award for Best Gospel Album

1988 and 1992 The Jamaica Music Industry Award (JAMIA) for Best Performing Gospel Group.

1991 The Gospel Celebrations Award for its contribution and pioneering role in gospel music. (The 20th Anniversary). That same year ten gospel groups from across the island of Jamaica paid tribute to the Grace Thrillers at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston.

1991 The Mayor of Opa-Locka, Florida proclaimed July 1 as 'Grace Thrillers Day.'

They has performed with some of the biggest gospel music's elite, including the Hawkins Family, the Commissions, the Richard Smallwood Singers, Candi Staton, Shirley Caesar, Jesse Dixon and the Williams Brothers.

Source: Thegracethrillers.com