WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING...

Big MO has been traveling full time for many years. Although he really started singing at the tender age of 3, standing on a chair in his father's church, BIG MO started his professional career in 1977. Since then it's been non stop, he continues taking the gospel to the world in both song and spoken word.
His singing, songwriting and musicianship have garnered many awards and much attention. His powerful preaching has also gathered rave reviews from his peers.
Here you can read some letters recieved into the ministry office from friends congratulating Big MO on his silver anniversary of faithful service as well as letters  from various artists and friends from over the years.
26 YEARS OF MINISTRY
                                        AND MORE TO COME...
BIG MO
Big MO,

       We thank God for your real commitment to writing, performing and preaching the good news!
I remember the first time I met you. You were very kind to me and I have never forgotten that. I was impressed with your writing and singing. It's been a real blessing to see you continue to serve all these years.
We wish you many more great years of singing, writing, and preaching as only "BIG MO" can!


In His Grip,

Roger Bennet
Legacy Five
MO,

  Congratulations on all the wonderful years of ministry. I hope you have many more!

with Gratitude & Respect,
                                               your friend,

Janet Paschal
MO,

It has been the privilege of the Blackwood Brothers to record some of your great songs.
It is my prayer that you will have many more years of fruitful ministry for the Lord.

JAMES BLACKWOOD

MO,

  There is no doubt that God has used your songwriting, singing and preaching to touch the lives of many.
  Please know that your life has touched the GREENES in a very special way.
  When we think of BIG MO, we think of a great friend, FAVORED IN HEAVEN, FEARED IN HELL, and NO STRANGER TO THE THRONE OF GRACE.

Blessings to you,

           Tony & Tim Greene
THE GREENES
MO,

We love your songs and your singing. We appreciate your friendship and love. Thanks you fo all you do. WE LOVE YOU!

Your Friends,
     The McKAMEYS
Hey MO,

I sure do appreciate your friendship and your commitment to ministry. You are a great writer and all around good guy. Those are few and far between. I appreciate you!


  Your Friend
KIRK TALLEY
MO,

Your songs have been a tremendous blessing to the church and the general public as well. Even people who aren't acuainted with you personally are lifted up by your music. I guess that is one of the dimensions which makes you truly "LARGER THAN LIFE"

      Blessings
  Carrol Mcgruder
Pastor & songwriter
MO,

   We just wanted to extend our heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to you on your silver anniversary of ministry.
   To you and your family we send our warmest wishes, as with you we celebrate this wonderful accomplishment!
   May the Lord continue to touch your future years.

          Blessings
   BILL & GLORIA GAITHER
MO,

  I'll never forget my first taste of BIG MO music. Somehow I got hold of a BIG MO & CHOSEN tape and heard "THE BLOODLINE" What great singing and songwriting. Later we recorded one of your songs "When the Blood was Applied" and that became our first top 40 hit song!
   You have one of the most recognizable voices in all of gospel music. I thank God for the opportunity to know you and your family.

Jeff Whisnant
THE WHISNANTS
BIG MO,

You have truly been and continue to be a vital part of Southern Gospel Music!
We celebrate your songwriting as well as your musical talent on stage. Your innate communication skills, as well as your hard work, have allowed you to write and sing songs that have touched more lives than you will ever know.


Paul & Shelia Heil
  THE GOSPEL GREATS
MO,
I remember first hearing your song "Gonna Pray Anyway" many years ago. I never dreamed I would ever get to meet the man who wrote that song, much less put it on one of our own albums! What a great guy. Your heart is so pure!
I love you buddy!

         JASON CRABB
                 CRABB FAMILY
MO,

You have been a tremendous blessing to me and many others. You are so talented and anointed. I call it an honor to call you my friend. Your wife Sharon has always been very special to me.
God bless you,  I love you!

                   Karen Peck
                  NEW RIVER
MO,

When I think back on the people who have had a big influence on my life, MO you are at the top of the list!
Thanks for never running from 'THE CALL"

Mike Bowling
  Mike Bowling Group
MO,

Your songwriting, music ministry and preaching has touched so many lives. We know there is no-one else like you. You have a precious family God bless you.

THE LESTERS
THIS IS THE ORIGINAL CHOSEN AS FOUNDED BY BIG MO IN 1983 (MO left side)
THIS IS BIG MO WITH WIFE SHARON, FEMALE SINGER SONYA WALTON, AND NEPHEW JIMMY STEEGE.
THIS IS THE FIRST COLOR PROMOTIONAL PHOTOGRAPH FOR THE NOW POPULAR GROUP.
THIS IS THE GROUP THAT ENJOYED THE FIRST #1 FOR BIG MO. ALTHOUGH CHOSEN HAD MANY TOP 40 HITS, IN 1990 THEY ENJOYED THEIR FIRST #1 SONG!
WHEN IT COMES RIGHT DOWN TO IT, THERE'S NOTHING LIKE FAMILY.
BIG MO &
BIG MO & CHOSEN
1985
BIG MO & CHOSEN 1988

BIG MO & CHOSEN
1989
1996
THIS IS MO PLAYING HIS DAD'S 1952 GIBSON ACOUSTIC GUITAR. THIS IS THE GUITAR MO LEARNED HIS FIRST CHORD ON.
THIS IS BIG MO ON STAGE AT THE MEREMEC CAVERNS ANNUAL GOSPEL CONCERT.
BIG MO MINISTERING TO THOUSANDS AT THE GRAND PALACE THEATRE IN BRANSON, Mo.
BIG MO
1998
BIG MO ON STAGE
IN 1981
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1994 PUBLICITY SHOT FOR MORNINGSTAR RECORDS, NASHVILLE, TN. (MO center)
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Big MO &
FIRST FAMILY PUBLICITY PHOTO 1992
the FAMILY
  1992
BIG MO (2nd from left) WITH THE BAND BACKSTAGE IN THE DRESSING ROOM, JUST BEFORE A CONCERT IN ATLANTA, GA. BIG MO WAS A PART OF THE SEGOS AT THIS TIME AND LIVING IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. HE SANG LEAD AND PLAYED LEAD GUITAR FOR THE GROUP.
THE BAND BACKSTAGE 1980
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BIG MO MOVED TO NASHVILLE TENNESSEE IN 1979 TO JOIN THE SEGOS. (MO is 2nd from left)
IN 1980, BIG MO (extreme right) JOINED THE LESTER FAMILY OUT OF ST. LOUIS, Mo. (it would be here that he would meet his wife Sharon)
IN 1976, STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL, BIG MO TRAVELED THE WEEKENDS WITH A LOCAL GROUP CALLED THE JOYFUL SOUNDS. (MO is on the right)
IN 1974 BIG MO TRAVELED WITH HIS VERY FIRST GROUP CALLED THE TEENS OF ZION. THEY WERE A PART TIME GROUP TRAVELING WEEKENDS. ( MO is backrow center)
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IN 1975 BIG MO STARTED A GROUP ALONG WITH FRIENDS CALLED "NEW GENERATION". ( MO is back row left)
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IN THE RECORDING STUDIO IN 1981
PLAYING ON STAGE WITH THE BAND FOR THE "HOPPERS" IN 1981
BIG MO CATCHES UP ON THE LATEST NEWS IN THE DRESSING ROOM PRIOR TO A CONCERT AT THE JOYFUL NOISE SUPPER CLUB.
PLAYING ON STAGE AT A CONCERT IN 1982
WAITING TO GO ON THE AIR ON A GOSPEL MUSIC TELEVISION PROGRAM
BIG MO WRITING A NEW SONG. AROUND 1980
1974
1975
1976
AROUND 1980
IN THE STUDIO IN 1981
ON STAGE WITH THE HOPPERS
IN 1981
READING THE SINGING
NEWS BACKSTAGE
ON STAGE WITH THE LESTERS
IN 1982
DOING A LIVE TV
PROGRAM, WAITING
TO GO ON
1979
11 YRS
OLD
MO,

   What an honor it is for me to tell you that God holds you in high regard.
   What excites me most about God's blessings on your life is this: As he has poured himself into you...You haven't become a stagnate pool, but a flowing stream whereby others are blessed. I am one of those you've blessed.
   Always continue in the flow.


   KENNY HINSON
   THE ORIGINAL HINSONS
  
Below is a letter recieved from a special friend in 1993. Since then he has gone on to his reward, and greatly missed.
Below is a letter recieved from a special friend just before his death. Since then he has gone on to his reward, and greatly missed.
The writing of BIG MO equals the best in the field. A seasoned professional, he is endowed with abilities beyond normality. He has a dynamic impact on people wherever he appears. A personal friend of whom I am proud.


                 Dr. Jerry Goff
Having been a part of gospel music for many years, I have had the opportunity to hear many artists. I was very impressed the first time I hear BIG MO & CHOSEN at an afternoon concert at a local high school near Nashville. Their love for the Lord was real. A real treat to hear.

JIM MURRAY
                                               the original
    THE IMPERIALS
With several years of gospel music experience, BIG MO is a top notch singer and songwriter. He uses every particle of his monumental talent. The giver of his talent is his expressed motivation.


CONNIE HOPPER
  THE HOPPERS
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BIG MO is well known and respected in the gospel music industry. Here are some statements made by his peers.
Below is a letter recieved from a special friend just before his death. Since then he has gone on to his reward, and greatly missed.
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1981   BIG MO IS FAR RIGHT