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The first time Ivan Parker stepped on stage
to sing was in a Pentecostal church in Sanford, North Carolina.
One Sunday night his father, the pastor, asked, "Does
anyone have a song to sing?" Immediately, two year old
Ivan jumped off his mom's lap, ran to the microphone and started
singing, "On the wings of a snow white dove, He sends
His pure, sweet love."
"That was my first solo," Ivan said.
"I just kept singing until my dad finally said, 'OK,
I think that's enough.'" Today when Ivan steps to the
microphone, whether it's in a church or in an arena packed
with thousands of admirers, he will never hear anyone say,
"OK, Ivan, that's enough."
With the same enthusiasm and passion that sprang
forth from that two year old's heart, Ivan continues to sing
gospel music. After recording a total of thirty projects and
ten videos (fifteen with the Gold City Quartet, three with
the Trio and the remainder solo projects) the song goes on.
Ivan was saved at age nine in his daddy's church
in Sanford, when an evangelist preached a fiery sermon on
the rapture of the church and heaven. "I remember that
night well," he said. "I was sitting on the back
row with all my friends. When the invitation was given, I
couldn't get to the altar fast enough. My mom and dad had
always told me that whenever it came to salvation, I couldn't
get to heaven on their experience; I had to have my own."
This decision that Ivan made at age nine stayed
in the forefront of his mind, even though he admits that he
made a lot of mistakes along the way. "But I knew Jesus
loved me and had His hand on me. I didn't know what God had
planned for my life; I just knew I wanted to sing."
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"We have known Ivan Parker since
he sang with his family, the Parker Brothers. He is one
of the finest lead singers to ever grace the stage with
a quartet. Now his solo ministry has the same quality
that reaches out and grabs your heart." |
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—Connie Hopper, the Hoppers |
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"Over the years I have grown to
love Ivan personally and professionally. He is a blessing,
my best friend, and my favorite crooner." |
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—Jake Hess |
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"Ivan 'The Voice' Parker is one
of those rare singers you enjoy listening to regardless
of the song. It's 'The Voice' that stirs your spirit and
fulfills your musical thirst." |
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—Jerry Kirksey, Editor - Singing
News Magazine |
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"In an industry dominated by quartets
and mixed groups, Ivan Parker as a solo artist has the
clarity and presence on stage to stand alone. His voice
echoes with the sound of yesterdayþs great singers while
his style reflects the versatility needed for today." |
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—Bill Gaither |
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"Ivan Parker has won every vocalist
award possible over the years, first as a quartet singer
and then as a soloist. His ministry is just that-a ministry
which reaches thousands of people every year. Can there
be any doubt he is the premier singer in gospel music.
Horizon Records is honored to have him on our label." |
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—Mickey Gamble, Horizon Records |
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Listen to "Midnight
Cry" from Ivan Parker's recording, Ivan Parker's
Greatest Hits.
MP3 Audio files can be played on iTunes:
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