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After knowing each other most of their high school years and attending the same small, country church Ryan and Heather got married on January 7, 1989. The couple then moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana so that Heather could continue her schooling at Wayne University. Later that year Ryan started at Vincennes University in their Aviation Maintenance program and the again moved. This time to the little town of Bruceville near Vincennes. Ryan worked as an assistant for a local crop duster during those two years and just a week before graduation, their first child was born. Belinda Ann joined them on April 6, 1991 and of course changed their lives forever. After graduation, Ryan was offered several jobs with major airlines, but the couple chose ot move back closer to family so they relocated to Rochester, Indiana. In 1995 another daughter was added to the family, MaKayla Raye.

They spent several years working and searching for God’s will for them. They investigated several missions in the aviation and Bible translating fields, but nothing seemed to fit. Having both grown up singing and ministering through music in church, they continued to fill in musically wherever needed. Then in 1998 they were asked to sing at the Marshall County Blueberry Festival on the Gospel stage. They got together with a friend and local musican, recorded some new tracks to sing with and hit the stage. They were hooked! They soon realized what God had in mind for their ministry all along.

Since that time they have ministered to thousands at churches, concerts, fairs, banquets, revivals, and citywide crusades. They have taken the stage with gospel greats such as The Perrys, The Wilburns, Poet Voices, Greater Vision, The New Hinsons, Dottie Rambo, Aaron Wilburn and many more. They have been featured on television and can be heard on radio stations across the country.

The couples youngest daughter, Rebecca Leigh, born in May of 1998 as well as their other daughters are always a thrill for audiences. As the girls have grown and matured the group’s sound has taken on a tight, rich blend. In one fan’s words, “when they sing, you can hear the Blood.”

The Stutzman Family believes in sharing the Gospel through word and song with great vocals, honest testimonies, humorous stories, and a worshipful attitude.

DISCOGRAPHY

The Stutzman Family now have five recording projects. Each project was recorded at Southern Sound Studios in Knoxville, Tennessee and was produced by Gerald Wolfe of Greater Vision and Kyle Underwood of Dumplin Valley Trio.

A Willing Heart and Empty Hands – 2000

The album that started it all! This recording contains songs by great songwriters such as Rodney Griffin, Dee Gaskin and Ricky Atkinson as well as some well loved hymns.

I’ll Ride a Cloud of Glory – 2003

The Stutzman Family’s second release includes old standards like “Til the Storm” and “Sheltered in the Arms of God” as well as new songs destined to become favorites.

All Girls – 2004

At the request of fans the girls recorded their own project. It contains some of their favorite hymns as well as many fun songs for kids.

Beautiful Day – 2005

This recording contains many great song styles from old time quartet style classics to beautiful ballads. Also released on this project is The Stutzman Family’s very first original, “Cover Me with Grace”.

Come Fly with Me – 2007

The Stutzman Family’s latest recording has it all. Some of the most beautiful lyrics ever recorded can be found on this project. This recording also features a brand new patriotic original “This Country Stands (because she kneels)”.