Growing up near “Mayberry, NC”, Keith Casstevens,
a pastor’s kid,cut his teeth listening to quartet music.
After joining his first group at just 12 years old, he realized
singing would be a part of his life forever. He managed his own
group for years before joining the ANCHORMEN in 2006. His powerful
lead voice and warm personality make him a fan favorite everywhere
he goes. His day’s home, you can usually find Keith doing
the “Honey Do” list and spending time with his wife
and their three children.
Tenor Karl Rice, from Charleston, SC started singing with his
dad at 10 years old. Other experience includes a Major in Vocal
Performance at the School of the Arts in SC as well as traveling
with regional groups before coming aboard with the ANCHORMEN.
His amazing tenor voice, harmonica playing and emcee work brings
audiences to their feet everywhere they perform. During his downtime,
you can find him enjoying time with his family and playing around
with acoustic instruments such as the guitar, dobro and mandolin.
Michael Bartlett brings years of experience to the ANCHORMEN.
Raised a preacher’s kid, he was exposed to all sorts of
Christian music through out his life. He has a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Church Music from Southwestern Christian University
in Oklahoma City, OK. Before joining the ANCHORMEN, he traveled
with “One Voice”, a progressive music ministry team.
His experience in various types of Christian music helps make
an ANCHORMEN concert appealing to all ages. On his days off,
Michael enjoys writing his music and fishing.
Bass vocal Paul Harkey grew up singing most of his life in his
home state of TX. He was heavily influenced by great bass singers
such as J.D. Sumner, George Younce, Tim Riley and Richard Sterban
just to name a few. Audiences are captivated by Paul’s
deep rich voice every night. After graduating from Wayland Baptist
University in Plainview, TX with a Music Degree, he later became
minister of music in Lovington, NM before joining the ANCHORMEN.
Paul is single and enjoys dirt bike riding during his free time.
ANCHORMEN FACTS
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Finalist in several Singing News Fan Awards.
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Last 15 radio singles have been in the national top #20 charts.
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“I’ll Meet You On The Mountain” nominated in the top ten song of the year for 2007 by
Sogospelnews.com Fan Awards.
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“Reflections of Life” was nominated in the top five album of the year by the SGMA/Southern
Gospel Music Association.
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One of four Southern Gospel Music Artists invited to perform at Country Music’s Fan Fair,” Nashville, TN.
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Make annual appearances at the NQC/National Quartet Convention, Louisville, Kentucky.
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Have appeared at the “Grand Ole Opry”, Nashville, TN.
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Have been featured guests on the NPR/National Public Radio Network.
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Receive national television exposure on TNN/The Nashville Network, CBN/Christian
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Broadcast Network, INSP/Inspirational Network, GMT/Gospel Music Television, TBN/
Trinity Broadcast Network.
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Have appeared at Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, TN; Paramounts Carowinds, Charlotte, NC;
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Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO; Christ Church, Nashville, TN; National Barber Shop Quartet
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Convention, New York City, New York; Bass Masters Classics Convention, Greensboro, NC;
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Carolina Opry, Myrtle Beach, SC.
COMMENTS
“Hats off to the Anchormen, one of the finest quartets out there! Keep up the great work”
~ Charles Burke - Board of Directors - National Quartet Convention
“It only took about one verse of the first song to get me and the other attendees attention. We realized the Anchormen are still the Anchormen!
~ Salem Baptist Church - Saluda, South Carolina
The most awesome concert we have ever had! I highly recommend them for any type of
event!
~ Klondyke Gospel Music Center - Ozark, Alabama
“These guys really ministered to everyone, AWESOME!!
~ Grove Baptist Church - Grovetown, Georgia
These guys done as good job as any group we have ever had, and we have had them all!
~ Freedom Tabernacle Church - Norwood, North Carolina
“This was the first concert we have had in four years. With the success of this event and the overwhelming response from our people, plans are already being made to bring them back next year.”
~ Jamil Shrine Temple Concerts - Columbia, South Carolina
Congratulations to the ANCHORMEN on another step forward! Great reports are coming in! Its a strong twist to a traditional sound! Onward and upward!
~ Beckie Simmons - BSA/Beckie Simmons Agency, Nashville, Tennessee
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