The three albums from The King James Boys released between 2018-2022 (Time to Go Home, Living on a Promise, Walk on Faith) have all consistently charted in The Roots Music Report’s Top 50 Religious, Bluegrass Gospel, Bluegrass and South Carolina Charts. In the past, their songs receiving considerable worldwide airplay have included "He Broke the Chains,” "He's Holding On To Me," "Heaven's Most Wanted List," "Much More Than I Asked For," "Superwater, "The Devil's Not Afraid of a Dust Covered Bible," and "Where Would I Be."

From Cowpens, South Carolina (near Spartanburg), The King James Boys formed in 1994 at their home church, Mountain View Baptist Church. They became known as The King James 1611 Boys, named after the King James edition of the Bible that was first published in 1611 (still widely used today.) “1611” was later dropped from their band name. Original band members included Randy Spencer (guitar), Jeff Dover (bass), Jarred Spencer (mandolin), Kyle Atkins (mandolin), Derrick Mabry (Dobro) and David Mabry (banjo). In 2015, they released their “20 Year Compilation” album (no label) which featured highlights from their previous eight albums. In 2016, they released “The Little End of Something Big” album (Son Sound West). In 2018, the band included Randy Spencer (guitar), Jeff Dover (vocals), Cole Spencer (bass), Milom Williams (mandolin) and Curtis Lewis (banjo). Josh Greene (fiddle) joined the band in 2020.

A must-hear for Bluegrass Gospel fans, their new 2025 album “Get a Transfer” offers eight songs with their signature soaring harmonies and faith-filled messages that we’ve come to expect. Their latest single “Ready and Waiting” is already getting a fair amount of airplay and making waves. It showcases the efforts of band current members Randy Spencer (guitar), Cole Spencer (bass), Curtis Lewis (banjo) and Will Hart (mandolin). All participating musicians, including guest artists, should have been listed in the liner notes. My guess is that fiddling is courtesy of Tim Crouch. Standout tracks include “Glory Ride,” “Power of Prayer,” "I Can Hear the Savior," and “Ready and Waiting.” And of course, the up-tempo closer and title track, “Get a Transfer” that features the band’s quartet singing and hot picking.  (Joe Ross, Roots Music Report)