Deaconess Juanita Williams, a native metropolitan Washington, DC, made her debut at age 3 with her grandmother’s family gospel group, “The Gospel Jubilees” and recorded her first 45 record at the age 16, “The Lord Will Make A Way”. Deaconess Williams is member of Family First Ministries Church in Leesburg, VA where she is the Minister of Music and the Director of the Youth Department. She married Deacon Ted Williams, August 1989, and the Lord has blessed them with 7 children: Akiyya, Jasmine, Ashley, Theedie, Ted Jr., Franklin, and Jeannie Williams. All the children are musically inclined in some way! Deaconess Williams has performed in several venues internationally with well-known artists such as: The Staple Singers, Aretha Franklin, The Williams Brothers, The Jackson Southerneers, Stevie Wonder, The Clark Sisters, just to name a few. She recorded the single, “From Me To You,” with the legendary Winfield Parker. She was also blessed to perform at one of President Barrack Obama’s Inauguration Balls. However, none of these accolades mean nothing if you don’t know JESUS, who is the head of not only her life but her family’s life. All praises and honor to the Lord for allowing the gift of song to be ministered to so many!

The Gospel music industry is filled with family groups singing songs for praises to the Lord including The Clark Sisters, The Hawkins Family and The Pace Sisters. Another family group has just hit the sacred music scene with a mission to inspire through song. R.E.I.G.N., consisting of a variety of family members including father and son, niece and uncle and a few cousins, is recognized for their tight harmonies, moving songs and spirited performances. Previously known as Remnant, they are remembered for opening up for popular acts such as Lee Williams & The Spiritual QC’s, The Williams Brothers and Jason Nelson. Now Remnant is R.E.I.G.N., with a new name and a new mission. R.E.I.G.N., which stands for Revolutionary Evangelists Igniting God’s Nation, consists of Stansbury and his son, the group’s leader, David Stansbury, who is also the lead vocalist. Additional members include Jasmine Hall (alternate lead vocals), Janathan “Nate” Crutchfield (lead vocals), Donald “DJ” Hunt Jr. (vocals), William Ray (alternate lead vocals), Sean Hunt (keyboard), Wayne Curtis (bass), D’angelo Scruggs-Lee (drums) and Rashon Savage (drums, keyboard). Every member of R.E.I.G.N. has a parent that was in a group so it’s not surprising that all of them are skilled singers or musicians. They got their start in the Broadneck Peninsula area of Maryland in 1997, launching from Asbury Broadneck United Methodist Church. Realizing their calling was not just inside the walls of the church but outside, they decided to form Remnant. Known as authentic worshippers, they have been invited to minister at churches, festivals and a variety of programs. As Remnant, they released a six-song EP entitled God’s Promise and gained fans with songs like “Psalm 95”, “He’s Worthy” and the project’s title tune. Garnering airplay in Annapolis, MD and Baltimore, MD, they have a strong following in their local DMV region but now hope to take their message to the masses.