The Grace Thrillers

The Grace Thrillers
Origin Jamaica
Genres Gospel
Occupation(s) Singers, songwriters,
Years active 1971–present

The Grace Thrillers is a Jamaican gospel group. The group was founded in 1971 by Mr Noel Willis.

Although the members of the has change over the years, it still remains one of the most international recognize gospel group originating out of Jamaica. Its current membership, includes CEO and founder Noel Willis, Jr.Alrick O' Connor, Mary Lewis, Shalli Burchell, Natalie Foster, Cadian Brown, Althea Hemmings and Larry Snow. The Thrillers has performed all over the world, including countries such as The United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.

Awards

- 1984 Represented the Caribbean in the World Gospel Festival in Chicago.

- 1986 The Rainbow Production Award for being the most consistent gospel group and for the best gospel album.

- The Tibby's Auto Supplies Award for Spiritual Ministry through Music and Song.they has also won numerous awards from musical sponsors involved with the non-gospel genres.

- 1987 The Rockers Award for Best Gospel Album

- 1988 The Jamaica Music Industry Award (JAMIA) for Best Performing Gospel Group.

- 1992 The Jamaica Music Industry Award (JAMIA) for Best Performing Gospel Group.

- 1991 The Gospel Celebrations Award for its contribution and pioneering role in gospel music. (The 20th Anniversary).

- 1991 Groups from across Jamaica paid tribute to the Grace Thrillers at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre in Kingston.

- 1991 The Mayor of Opa-Locka, Florida proclaimed July 1 as 'Grace Thrillers Day.'They has performed with some of the biggest gospel music's elite, including the Hawkins Family, the Commissions, the Richard Smallwood Singers, Candi Staton, Shirley Caesar, Jesse Dixon and The Williams Brothers.

Discography

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