Since their professional start on WWVA’s “Jamboree USA” in Wheeling, WV, “The Guys” have had numerous successes, most important of which was an invitation from the GRAND OLE OPRY to join its family of stars in Nashville. Regular member status was offered and accepted after “The Guys” encored their favorite song, “SHENANDOAH,” thirteen consecutive weeks while appearing as a guest act. With their “lifetime contract” in hand, The Four Guys became the first vocal group in the history of that world famous show to be awarded regular membership without a string of “hit records.” Periodic audience polls consistently ranked them among the top three performing acts of the Opry’s sixty member cast of stars.

After joining “The Opry,” it wasn’t long before “The Guys” became regulars in the main showrooms of the most prestigious hotels in Las Vegas, Reno, and Lake Tahoe, Nevada, appearing on their own and with their long-time friend and mentor, Jimmy Dean. Their first major recording deal came later with Mercury Records, along with a three-year touring stint throughout the United States and Canada with Hank Williams, Jr.

Successes continued to mount as “The Guys” were invited to play most of this country’s major theme parks, including DISNEYLAND, SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS, and OPRYLAND USA, where they were featured in their own show four consecutive years. Countless state and county fairs have also been added to their list of performance credits. Seventy-five (75) week long cruises aboard the ships of Commodore and Regal Cruise Lines brought an entirely new group of international fans to follow the group’s diverse career. They are certainly no strangers to television, appearing on many major network shows with the likes of the late Bob Hope, Dinah Shore, and Merv Griffin along with other “big tube” shows featuring Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. “The Guys” performed regularly on The Nashville Network throughout its long tenure during the ‘80s and ‘90s. In fact, they appeared on TNN’s initial broadcast of the Grand Ole Opry Live at the invitation of their idol and friend, the late King of Country Music, Roy Acuff.

The Four Guys say their 33-year Opry Membership has been their most valued achievement. High on the list also, is their long-time association with The Charley Pride Show, which featured “The Guys” and a then up and coming singer named Ronnie Milsap. That association led to another recording opportunity. This time, with one of the most prestigious recording companies of them all---RCA RECORDS. Through the years, The Four Guys scored several nationally charted recordings in the U.S.A. and at least five top five hits overseas.

Whether it’s success in a private enterprise, (The Guys owned and operated their highly popular Harmony House Theatre-Restaurant in Nashville for ten-years), or whether it’s successful careers on the stage, radio, and television, The Four Guys, by any measure, are enjoying a very successful journey. In 1992, The Country Music Association inducted this most talented group of singers-entertainers into their prestigious Walkway of Stars. Over the years, the group has evolved through several personnel changes. However, original member Sam Wellington, together with long-time members Laddie Cain, John Frost, and Glen Bates have refused to sacrifice the dedication to quality and excellence platform on which the group was founded.

Yes, The Four Guys’ success is a journey rather than a destination and this multi-talented group of harmonizers is sure to continue their journey in one or more of their many show-biz arenas. Meanwhile, their fame grows on each year as they continue to win millions of new fans and friends performing as TRULY A BAND OF BROTHERS.

AWARDS

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR - Music City News Awards,
Nominated Top Three Finalists nine (9) consecutive years!
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR - Country Music Association,
Nominated Top Five!
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR – Texas Proud Magazine
MOST PROMISING GROUP OF THE YEAR, Country Song Roundup Magazine!
COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION Walkway of Stars, Elected 1992!
NUMEROUS Industry and Fan Magazine Awards!

MAJOR AUDITORIUM /FAIR / PARK APPEARANCES

Numerous State, County, Regional, and Canadian appearances with:
The Hank Williams, Jr. Show
The Charley Pride Show
Marty Robbins
The Jimmy Dean Show
EAGLE MT. THEATRE, Pigeon Forge, TN
Headlining 20th Century Hit Parade Show 1995, ’96, and ’97!
Opryland USA – Nashville, TN (headlining four seasons)
General Jackson Showboat – Nashville, TN (90+ One-Niters)
Six Flags Over Texas – Arlington, TX
Disneyland – Anaheim, CA

MAJOR NIGHT CLUB APPEARANCES

International Hilton - Las Vegas, NV
Sahara Hotel - Las Vegas, NV (Don Rickles Show)
Sunset Station Hotel – Henderson, NV
Fremont Hotel - Las Vegas, NV
Landmark Hotel - Las Vegas, NV (numerous month-long engagements)
MGM Grand - Las Vegas, NV
Harrah’s, Lake Tahoe, NV
John Ascuagas’s Nugget - Sparks/Reno, NV
Executive Inns – Evansville, IN / Paducah and Owensboro, KY
Opryland Hotel - Nashville, TN (4-yrs / 40-wks per yr)
Commodore Caribbean Cruise Line – Miami, FL (48-week long cruises between 1989 thru 1992)
Regal Cruise Line – Tampa, FL (27-week long cruises 1995, ’96, and ’99)

CONVENTION APPEARANCES

Eastman Kodak National Convention – Atlanta, GA
Houston Fat Stock Show – Houston, TX
National Fair Buyers Convention – Las Vegas, NV
IBM Employee Events – Binghamton and Endicott, NY and Charlotte, NC
Holiday Rambler Conventions – Harlingen, TX and Sedalia, MO
West Virginia Grocers Convention – Huntington, WV
International Farm Progress Show – Nevada, IA
AMWAY Conventions – Lake of the Ozarks, MO/Gatlinburg and Nashville,TN
Fortune 500 Hall of Fame Convention – Nashville, TN
Alabama Poultry Association – Birmingham, AL
National Yorkshire Association Convention – Austin, TX
Liberty National Life Insurance National Convention –Nashville, TN
National Governor’s Conference – Nashville, TN
Federal Aviation Association National Convention –Memphis,TN
American Bus Association Convention – Baltimore, MD
Southeast Federal Postmasters – San Antonio, TX
National Bass Masters Tournament – Birmingham, AL
US AIRWAYS National Sales Managers Convention – Nashville, TN

MOVIES

“Country Music” Starring Marty Robbins
“ Sugarland Express” Starring Goldie Hawn

RECORDING COMPANY AFFILIATIONS

RCA
MERCURY
MGM
several independent labels