Nevels Sisters' album to be released with fanfare

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Nevels Sisters will release their gospel album "It's About Time" on Oct. 8.
The title refers to the Youngstown group's 16-year hiatus.
NS Management Group will host a record release celebration Oct. 8 that will include a free concert at their home church, Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ, 939 Elm St., at 4:30 p.m. The Nevels will also greet fans at Family Christian Bookstore, Market Street, Boardman, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
CDs will be available for purchase at a discounted price at the concert.
About the group
The Nevels Sisters are made up of four sisters: Debra, Veneice, Gail and April.
They began their ministry in 1977 under the direction of their father and pastor, Elder Emmett Nevels. They often accompanied him to ministry engagements throughout the United States. It was during this period that The Nevels Sisters became recognized for their singing ability.
Often being compared to the group who served as their inspiration, the Dynamic Clark Sisters, the Nevels Sisters became recording artists. In 1984, they recorded their first album, "Hold To His Hand."
It reached No. 15 on the gospel charts. Their second album, "Seek The Lord," was released in 1989 and also received critical acclaim.
Break from recording
After the release of their second album, the sisters took a break from recording but continued to travel and minister through song, sharing the stage with renowned gospel artists such as Karen Clark Sheard, Vickie Winans, Rance Allen, Trinity 5:7, Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson, Kurt Carr, Mary Mary, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Dorothy Norwood, Twinkie Clark, the Williams Brothers and many others.
Throughout their career, the Nevels Sisters have received several awards and recognition.
They were the national winners for the Gospel Talent Search Competition. They performed at Gospel Superfest 2001. They have made appearances on the Bobby Jones Gospel Show, the National Women's Convention of the Church of God in Christ, the AIMS Convention of the Church of God in Christ and Kurt Carr's Gold Celebration.