Group Members

Tenor
Danny Funderburk (1990-1994)
Garry Sheppard (1994-1998)
Jodi Hosterman (2001-2002)
Wesley Anders (2008-2010)
Matt Felts (2010)

Lead
Dale Shipley (1990-1997)
Darren Doyle (1997-1998) (previously sang baritone)
Don Bates (2001-2002)
Jimmy Dunn (2008-????)

Baritone
Mark Lanier (1990-1997)
Darren Doyle (1997) (switched to lead)
Joseph Smith (1997-1998)
Jonathon Farley (2001-2002)
Tommy Smith (2010-????)

Bass
Mike Presnell (1990-1998, 2008-????)
Jason Brooks (2001)
David Hatfield (2001-2002)

Piano
Jeff Stice (1990-1998)
Todd Myers (2001-2002)

Bass Guitar
Aubrey Stephens (1990-1992)
Rob Novell (1992-199?)
Anthony Rhodes (1995-1996)

Drums
Jonathan Presnell (1994-1997)

Perfect Heart (1990-1998, 2001-2002, 2008-????)

History

Perfect Heart formed in 1990 with the backing of a businessman. This led J D Sumner and other industry pundits to label them the "Million Dollar Quartet." The group began with considerable name recognition. Danny Funderburk had just completed a stint with the Cathedral Quartet. Jeff Stice and Aubrey Stephens had been playing for the Nelons.

They made Singing News chart history when their very first radio single, "Somebody Touched The Lord," went to number one. That song went on to win Song Of The Year in the 1991 Singing News Fan Awards. Perfect Heart was also recognized as the favorite Horizon Group in 1991.

Funderburk left after a few years and was replaced by Garry Sheppard. The group eventually retired in 1998.

Perfect Heart was resurrected in a couple of different iterations. The first was circa 2001 with a lineup that included future Kingdom Heirs & Inspirations tenor Jodi Hosterman and future Journeymen Quartet bass Jason Brooks, but this relaunch was short-lived. Bass Mike Presnell then re-formed the group in 2008.

Discography

hi-res (1990)
hi-res (1993)
1990 It Comes From The Heart (Mark Five Records/MV7725): Somebody Touched The Lord; They That Sow; It's A Fine, Fine Day; He's Coming; Till I Can Feel You Hold My Hand; When I Remember Calvary; I've Got Jesus; He's Reaching Out To You; I'm Getting Ready To Get Carried Away; He Will Come Back (Danny Funderburk, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Aubrey Stephens) (Re-issued in 1993 on Star Song Communications/SSC-8812 with a slight design change to the cover).

1991 Old Fashioned Gospel (Custom Records): Oh My Lord What A Time; Old Time Religion; Way Farin' Stranger; I Am So Glad; Higher Ground; Dip Your Finger; Blessed Assurance; Shout Brother Shout; Angels Watching' Over Me; 'Til Will Meet Again (Danny Funderburk, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Aubrey Stephens).

hi-res
1991 Live! (Mark Five Records/MV-7798): They That Sow; Till I Can Feel You Hold My Hand; Here Is The Place, Now Is The Time; That I Could Still Go Free; The Ground Is Level; Amazing Grace; When We All Get To Heaven; Going Home; In The Sweet Forever; Somebody Touched The Lord; I've Just Started Living; Somebody Touched Me; Nothing But The Blood; What A Day That Will Be (Re-issued in 1993 on Star Song Communications/SSD-8810) (Danny Funderburk, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Aubrey Stephens).

hi-res
1992 Looking For The Wounded (Mark Five Records/MV7907): I've Got An Old Time Religion; The First Look; The Pleasure Is Mine; Glory Waves; I Wish It Would Rain; In My Wildest Dreams; Lookin' For The Wounded; Mercy Fell On Me; Yes Is The Answer; How Rich I Am (Re-issued on Star Song Communications/SSD-8811 in 1993) (Danny Funderburk, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Aubrey Stephens).

hi-res
1992 Command Performance (Mark Five Records/MV8061)/(Star Song Communications/SSD-8809): I've Been To Calvary; Oh My Lord What A Time; While He's Moulding Me He's Holding Me; The Pleasure Is Mine; The Hallelujah Chorus; Glory Waves; The First Look; In My Wildest Dreams; I've Got An Old Time Religion; I Wish It Would Rain; He Will Come Back; Jesus Loves Me; Thank You Lord (Danny Funderburk, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Robbie Novel).

hi-res
1992 Songs Of The Children (Mark Five Records): Jesus Loves Me; Father Abraham; Go Tell It On The Mountain; Medley: Jesus Loves The Little Children/Deep And Wide/B-I-B-L-E; He's Got The Whole World In His Hands; This Little Light Of Mine; Do Lord; I've Got The Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy; My Closest Kin; The Laughing Song (Danny Funderburk, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Robbie Novel).

hi-res
1993 Request Time (Custom Records): Other Side Of Jordan; One Day At A Time; I Find No Fault In Him; I've Had A Change Of Heart; Goodbye World Goodbye; How Great Thou Art; Movin' Up To Gloryland; Close To The Master; First Day In Heaven; Beulah Land (Danny Funderburk, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Robbie Novel).

hi-res
1993 I Hold A Clear Title (Star Song Communications/SSD-8813): What A Difference A Day Has Made; I Hold A Clear Title; Where's The Broken; When Morning Sweeps The Eastern Sky; Lets Put It Back; Living Water; Jesus Still Saves; Angels Unaware; We Have Won; When The Rapture Comes My Way (Danny Funderburk, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Robbie Novel).

hi-res
1994 Live At The Forum (Star Song Communications/SSD-1008): Thinking Of A Mansion; Living Water; Sticks And Stones; Jesus Still Saves; Let's Put It Back; Angels We Have Heard On High; When Morning Sweeps The Eastern Sky; When He Calls My Name; Angels Unaware; I Should Have Been Crucified; Give Thanks; We Have Won; Victory In Jesus (Danny Funderburk, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Robbie Novel).

hi-res
1994 On The Way (Custom Records): If Jesus Is There; My Shepherd's Hand; Hold A Little Tighter To The Line; I Need A Drink; The Eastern Gate; There’s A King On The Way; I Know; If I Ever Needed The Lord Before; We Made The Cross; Oh I Want To See Him (Garry Sheppard, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Robbie Novel).

hi-res
1995 On Time God (Sonlite Records/SON1169CD): There's A King On The Way; Mercy Sent Grace; God's Been There Before; Up There Somewhere; The Well; On Time God; The Rose Arose; Glorybound; What A Wonderful Day; Home; God Be With You Till We Meet Again (Garry Sheppard, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice).

hi-res
1996 Turning Point (Sonlite Records/SON-230): The Fountain; Glory Highway; I'm Longing For Home; I'll Be Leaving; Crucified For Me; Maybe One More Day; There He Is; That's The Way He Is; Because He Is; Standing In The Bloodline (Garry Sheppard, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice).

hi-res
1996 Relives The Good Ole Days (Custom Records): It's Really Surprising; I'm Longing For Home; He Bore It All; Amazing Grace (Piano Solo); I'm Not Ashamed; Welcome Home My Child; Where Could I Go; Glory Road; The Sweetest Song I Know; After Awhile (Garry Sheppard, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Jonathan Presnell, Anthony Rhodes).

hi-res
1997 Hymn Time (Custom Records): The Church In The Wildwood; When They Ring Those Golden Bells; Amazing Grace; In The Sweet By And By; Rock Of Ages; Since Jesus Came Into My Heart; Sweet Hour Of Prayer; Tell It To Jesus; His Eye Is On The Sparrow; What A Friend (Garry Sheppard, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice, Jonathan Presnell, Anthony Rhodes).

hi-res
1997 The Light Of The World (Sonlite Records): I'll Be Home For Christmas; Jesus Is Lord For All Time; Angels We Have Heard On High; O Holy Night; I Have Seen The Light; Mary Wrapped A Present; O Beautiful Star; God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Mary Did You Know; Carol Of The Bells (Garry Sheppard, Dale Shipley, Darren Doyle, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice).

hi-res
1998 Keeping The Faith (Sonlite Records/SL28844): Beyond The Storm; The Truth Will Come Out; Sweet Gloryland; My Shepherd's Hand; Royal Blood; Heaven's Song; Keep The Faith; I'm Looking Ahead; Walk, Talk, Serve; Who's Going To Sing For Jesus When They're Gone (Garry Sheppard, Darren Doyle, Joseph Smith, Mike Presnell, Jeff Stice).
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