Wanda Mountain Boys

Southern Gospel Music has always been known for it`s smooth harmonies, strong vocals and powerful, straight forward lyrics. For the last 25 plus years, the Wanda Mountain Boys have displayed all three of these qualities as they have established themselves in the Gospel Music community in the Midwest.

The Wanda Mountain Boys continue the tradition set forth by the founding members as they share their unique sound and style with congregations across Mid America.

Singing lead for the group is Rick Brown. Rick previously sang with the WMB for over 10 years (2013-
2023) as the group’s tenor. Rick has been involved in Gospel Music for many years, having sang
professionally with Naomi and the Segos and Coy Cook and the Premiers. During his time with the
Premiers, Rick performed with the Grand Ole Opry Star Billy Walker. Rick was one of the founding
members of the group Solid Gospel and traveled throughout the United States, releasing 6 national
radio releases. Rick was co-writer with Gary O’Neal, on a number of songs including a WMB favorite
“Wrap me In Your Arms”. Rick also has written with noted songwriter, Daryl Williams. Their song, “This
Ship Was Made to Sail” was included on the Perry’s 25 th Anniversary CD. Masters Voice also recorded
“This Ship Was Made to Sail”. Before joining the WMB in 2013, Rick was involved in evangelistic work,
preaching and singing in Prison Outreach throughout the country and several foreign countries under
the umbrella of Joyce Meyer Ministries.

Singing baritone for the Wanda Mountain Boys is one of the founders of the group, Claude Johnson.  Claude  has been involved in Gospel Music for over 50 years, having sang with some of the Midwest’s best known groups, the Gospel Four and the Victory Quartet.  In 1997, he helped to start the ministry of the Wanda Mountain Boys. In 2011, he was presented with the Mid America Gospel Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award.

Singing bass for WMB is David Jenkins.  David's genuineness shines through as he hits those low notes and he has become a fan favorite. Dave comes from a long lineage of bass singers. Before singing with WMB, he sang with Golden Street Quartet and Higher Power Qt.

Singing Tenor, Jason Nixon from New Haven, MO.  Jason is a veteran in Gospel Music, having managed and performed with his own group, Crown of Joy.  He most recently was lead singer with Anthem Quartet.  Jason is sure to win the hearts of Wanda Mountain Boys followers everywhere.

The Wanda Mountain Boys travel many miles singing traditional Southern Gospel Music. They desire to both uplift the Christian by sharing a positive message and a laugh or two as well as take the Gospel message to those who need to come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.