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Why would three brothers pack up everything they own and
move from California to East Tennessee? The answer is very simple: to sing
Southern Gospel Music!! The ironic twist to this story is that there is very
little Southern Gospel in California. However, a few groups did make their
way west just enough to influence three young brothers to sing gospel music.
Shandon, Brandon, and Landon Beene were inspired to sing by groups such as
the Weatherfords, the Cathedrals, the Hoppers, and the Greenes.
Growing up in a pastor's home, the boys each felt a
calling on their lives at a very young age to minister the gospel to a lost
and hurting world. After listening to their father's collection of music and
seeing the groups who traveled to the West Coast, they each began to realize
that they also wanted their ministry to be a musical one. Growing up, they
recognized that not only had God called them and given them the desire to
sing gospel music, but he had also given them the talents and capabilities
to fulfill that calling. While each member of the Beene Family possesses
unique and individual abilities, they collectively join to share the gospel.
Shandon Beene, the oldest of the three brothers, sings
every song with such power and conviction that audiences quickly realize
that he knows what he is singing about. Shandon is also actively involved in
the recording arrangements and managerial responsibilities of The Beene
Family. Shandon and his wife Dawn have a beautiful daughter, Taylor Brooke.
Brandon Beene, the middle son, is the "talker" of the group. Brandon's sense
of humor on stage has gained him friends all across the country. He somehow
manages to talk his way right into the audiences' hearts before the night is
over. In addition to the emcee work, Brandon also sings the lead and handles
the booking and the office responsibilities for the Beene Family.
Landon Beene, the "baby boy" of the brothers, joins his family on stage as
pianist, and occasionally the guys team up for a "male trio" number.
Landon's mentor, Roger Bennett, shows up in his style of playing. He has
quickly become one of the most recognizable pianists in Southern Gospel
music. Landon also takes care of product inventory and sales for the Beene
Family. Landon was recently married to the former Aundrea "Drea" Maciel,
also of California.
21-year-old alto Chrysta Branson has returned to the Beene Family! A cousin
of Landon's wife Aundrea, Chrysta was the original alto singer for the
group. After just a brief leave of absence, Chrysta is back to stay!
Chrysta's dynamic vocals and smooth harmonies are a tremendous asset to the
sound of the Beene brothers.
Brand new doors continue to open for the Beene Family everyday. They were
recently featured on the first single from the project "A Tribute to the
Songs of Kyla Rowland." The song, I'll Take the Old Highway, became the
Beene Family's first Singing News Top 80 and US Gospel News Top 100 charting
song. Their latest single, We Shall Overcome, from their brand new project
"Because I Believe," is currently playing on radio stations all across the
country. The Beene Family has become a regular addition on annual programs
throughout the nation. Their unique blend of powerful ballads, toe-tappers,
and a few old standards offer a variety to every performance.
The Beene Family combine music, humor, and real-life testimonies of what
Christ has done in each of their lives to present the message of salvation
and encouragement to every audience. Their goal is that the people they sing
to will see that they daily face the same struggles and deal with the same
circumstances that their audiences do. They also want the people to see how
they handle the challenges that they face. The Beene Family is committed to
simply presenting Jesus to every person they come in contact with. He has
certainly blessed their sincerity and placed His hand upon their ministry. |
