Biography
Mike Douglas
Mike has been singing gospel music for about 37 years. Even at a young age, he would listen to such singers as Perry Como, Arthur Godfrey and Andy Williams. Influenced by local gospel quartets, Elementary Glee Club and singing in the church choir, Mike felt led to use his talent to sing for the Lord. His brother John, along with Mike, formed a trio with their sister, singing as John played the guitar. After singing with his brother and a few changes in personnel, they changed their name to "The Harvest Trio", and sang over 160 dates a year.
In 1983, they recorded with the Eddie Crook Company in Nashville, TN on the Regency Record label. The song that he co-wrote with the piano player Randall B. Snodgrass, did very well all across the U.S., but did not chart with The Singing News. The song, "Jesus, You're A Comfort", did hit some local radio charts in the top 40 songs of the year. In 1987 and 1988, The Harvest Trio sang on the main stage at the National Quartet Convention in Nashville, TN. After a couple of more changes in personnel and making an effort to go full-time, John and his wife were called into the full-time preaching ministry. Mike chose to sing solo for a while, as well as, speak in some of the local area churches.
He was asked to sing lead with The Proclaimers Quartet based in Parkersburg, WV. Mike sang with them for 6 years and had the opportunity to record three projects with them at Harvest Gospel Studio in Huntington, WV.
After spending almost 5 years with DaySpring and recording two projects, Mike once again joined up with his brother John and his wife Sue, along with Mike's wife Helen, to continue the ministry of DaySpring.
John Douglas
John is Mike's brother and was the original manager for "The Harvest Trio", a group that he originally formed. Keeping the group on the road for 16 years, the trio sang at many venues over Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The group spent over 166 dates a year traveling in a tour bus and still working regular jobs on the side. When John was called into the pastoral ministry, he soon left the trio to pursue God's desire for him. He has pastored 3 churches and has plans to continue on in the ministry.
John has been with DaySpring now since 2008 and is featured on several songs and plans to continue to be a vital part of the ministry of DaySpring. He is also available for revivals and preaching when DaySpring comes to your church. You may also call John when desiring to book DaySpring.
Sue Douglas
Sue is John's wife and has been singing southern gospel music ever since she was a young child. Her father is a minister and he used to stand her up on a stool so she could sing to the congregation of his church.
Her unique alto voice has given her a special blend and quality that resonates her great love for the Lord. It is a blessing to sing with someone who has dedicated her life to the Lord and is using her talent in a way that would glorify Christ.
She has always listened and loved the wonderful singing of "The Rambos" and is featured on a song written by Dottie Rambo on one of our CDs called, "Sheltered in the Arms of God", a song that fits her voice, as well as, her personality. The song has been a blessing to many people who have heard her sing it in concert and on the CD.
Sue is featured on a lot of our songs. When your hear her sing, you will definitely agree that she has a very unique voice.
Sue is also active in her own church's Praise Team and love's singing and praising the Lord.
Helen Douglas
Helen is Mike's wife and has been singing in church since she was a teenager. She is a great singer in her own right and has recorded some great songs on the DaySpring's newest project entitled "DaySpring". This is not the first recording with a group. Prior to recording with DaySpring, she was included on the last project with "The Harvest Trio" called, "New Directions" in the late 1980's.
People who come to hear DaySpring always request to hear her sing.
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