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All These Years: The Authorized Biography of the Hoppers
This is the biography of America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music, the Hoppers. It's the account of the beloved Hoppers, the longtime anchors of the Gaither Homecoming videos, television shows and concerts. They are award-winning Gospel artists who recently received the prestigious Singing News 2008 Mixed Group of the Year. Inside this book, there are many rare and personal photos of the family from their beginnings in 1957 to today. They have experienced many mountaintop experiences and have faced just as many tragic valleys. Regardless, this American family has established a Southern Gospel music legacy over the last half-century. After All These Years, the Authorized Biography of the Hoppers is their story.
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Published September 11, 2006
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About the author
F. Keith Davis
10 books3 followersF. Keith Davis is a longtime Mountain State newspaperman and independent book publisher who held a variety of roles in the field over the last thirty years—graphic designer, advertising sales rep, classified advertising manager, journalist, graphic designer, weekly columnist, general manager, and newspaper publisher.
He's a student of American history and especially enjoys researching the Mountain State’s colorful past—as well as history relating to the Wild West. A critically acclaimed author, his book titles include, The Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman; West Virginia Tough Boys; Images of America: Logan County, WV (Arcadia Publishing); co-author of The Feuding Hatfields & McCoys (Amazon Top-100 Title); and the bestselling inspirational title, After All These Years: The Authorized Biography of the Hoppers—America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music.
Over the years, Davis penned articles for a number of publications including WildWest Magazine, Rotorcraft Professional Magazine, West Virginia Magazine, Goldenseal magazine, West Virginia Executive, and other publications across the country. He's written inspirational features for Singing News Magazine, U.S. Gospel News, Bill & Gloria Gaither's Homecoming Magazine, and several history-based and inspirational websites, as well.
As an author and historian, Keith was interviewed on-camera for HISTORY channel’s 2012 documentary, "Hatfields and McCoys: America’s Greatest Feud," narrated by Kevin Costner and directed by Emmy® nominated director/producer Mark Cowen. He also provided historical resource materials and vintage photographs for the critically acclaimed Hatfield-McCoy documentary and mini-series.
Over the years, he's appeared on C-Span BookTV; CBN/The 700 Club (pertaining to the Hatfield-McCoy feud); WV Public Television and Radio; Metronews Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval; Viewpoint with Jean Dean; and other television and radio programs. He was interviewed for a 2013 article in the Wall Street Journal pertaining to the history of the Hatfield-McCoy vendetta.
Keith was the recipient of the 2013 JUG Award (JUG stands for Just Uncommonly Good). It is described as the most prestigious recognition of the West Virginia Writers, Inc., awarded for outstanding support of writers, or for writers who have endured and produced exceptionally.
Davis was the CEO of Woodland Press, LLC, an independent book publishing firm—a micro-press—that focused on Appalachian-based book titles.
He’s written, published and/or edited more than 40 groundbreaking books—including a Bram Stoker Award-Winner; Black Quill Award Winner; Tamarack Book of the Year; and three Amazon Top-Sellers—all with Appalachian themes or backdrops.
In recent years, at 60-years-of-age, Davis graduated summa cum laude from Liberty University, majoring in psychology (with a Christian Counseling emphasis); and a minor in Marriage and Family Studies from the James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage, & Family Studies at Liberty. He's a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.
Keith and his wife, Cheryl, live in southern West Virginia.
He's a student of American history and especially enjoys researching the Mountain State’s colorful past—as well as history relating to the Wild West. A critically acclaimed author, his book titles include, The Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman; West Virginia Tough Boys; Images of America: Logan County, WV (Arcadia Publishing); co-author of The Feuding Hatfields & McCoys (Amazon Top-100 Title); and the bestselling inspirational title, After All These Years: The Authorized Biography of the Hoppers—America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music.
Over the years, Davis penned articles for a number of publications including WildWest Magazine, Rotorcraft Professional Magazine, West Virginia Magazine, Goldenseal magazine, West Virginia Executive, and other publications across the country. He's written inspirational features for Singing News Magazine, U.S. Gospel News, Bill & Gloria Gaither's Homecoming Magazine, and several history-based and inspirational websites, as well.
As an author and historian, Keith was interviewed on-camera for HISTORY channel’s 2012 documentary, "Hatfields and McCoys: America’s Greatest Feud," narrated by Kevin Costner and directed by Emmy® nominated director/producer Mark Cowen. He also provided historical resource materials and vintage photographs for the critically acclaimed Hatfield-McCoy documentary and mini-series.
Over the years, he's appeared on C-Span BookTV; CBN/The 700 Club (pertaining to the Hatfield-McCoy feud); WV Public Television and Radio; Metronews Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval; Viewpoint with Jean Dean; and other television and radio programs. He was interviewed for a 2013 article in the Wall Street Journal pertaining to the history of the Hatfield-McCoy vendetta.
Keith was the recipient of the 2013 JUG Award (JUG stands for Just Uncommonly Good). It is described as the most prestigious recognition of the West Virginia Writers, Inc., awarded for outstanding support of writers, or for writers who have endured and produced exceptionally.
Davis was the CEO of Woodland Press, LLC, an independent book publishing firm—a micro-press—that focused on Appalachian-based book titles.
He’s written, published and/or edited more than 40 groundbreaking books—including a Bram Stoker Award-Winner; Black Quill Award Winner; Tamarack Book of the Year; and three Amazon Top-Sellers—all with Appalachian themes or backdrops.
In recent years, at 60-years-of-age, Davis graduated summa cum laude from Liberty University, majoring in psychology (with a Christian Counseling emphasis); and a minor in Marriage and Family Studies from the James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage, & Family Studies at Liberty. He's a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.
Keith and his wife, Cheryl, live in southern West Virginia.
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September 6, 2011
If you have ever been touched by this Southern Gospel Groups music you will love this biography. It takes you from their beginnings on tobacco farms in a small rural North Carolina town through their lives together. The story is very touching and shows what can be done with Christ in your life. This family has put Christ and family at the forefront of their lives. Their music and ministry has touched thousands of lives.
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May 21, 2013I learned so much about this wonderful Godly family. Made me love them all the more.
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