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           !     THE CONNORS, AN  AWARD-WINNING MOTHER AND DAUGHTER DUO FROM SUTTON, WV have been setting the standard for country and southern gospel music for many years.  It all began when Carolyn's parents, Rev Bud and Nettie Groves, dedicated her back to God just like Hannah did Samuel.  God's plan for Carolyn's musical career started very early when she made her singing debut on a live radio program on WHKK in Akron, Ohio, at the age of three.  Many folks would come to see and hear "Little Carolyn Groves" sing from memory, such songs as  "Mansion over The Hilltop" and "Keys to the Kingdom."   Years later she made her first recording in 1968 in Kingsport, Tennessee.

With God's anointing Carolyn traveled many years with her evangelistic family, The Groves Family Gospel Singers, who toured regionally in the mid-eastern states and recorded many albums, which are classic reflections of the early days of southern gospel music.  While continuing on with this ministry through the years, Carolyn's God -given talent to sing had really developed to make her voice very recognizable and a favorite at all the churches and venues where they were called to sing.

In 1973,  Carolyn married Don Connor from Clay County,  West Virginia.  They  continued singing, even known at one time as "The Pilots and Carolyn" when they joined with a well-known quartet from Summersville, WV.  This was a great union during the time they were together.  One year later they were blessed with their only child, Missy.   She too began singing at an early age and made her first recording at the age of five, "Missy sings Songs From My Heart."  On this record Missy Sings "Cowgirl for Jesus", "Lord Remember My Mama" and "Thanks My Friends for Loving Me."

Now the family was being booked as "The Connor Family Singers" and now as "The Connors."  This is one of the few mother-daughter teams to come along in all genres of music.  Missy brings to the group a beautiful voice that delivers sympathy and comfort to the hurting soul.  She is as beautiful inside as she is out.  Missy and her husband , Philip, above all, hope to shine for Jesus and set an example to all the young people they meet while on the road.

Carolyn writes most of the songs they sing.  Her song writing received great recognition in the early 1990's which led The Connors to a recording contract with Cedar Hill Records and The Eddie Crook Company.  The Connors released seven recordings and three live videos from 1992 through 1999 while on The Cedar Hill Label.  In 2000, the Connors formed their own recording label  called "HeartChange Music" and recorded their first independent project, God Gave His Best, produced by Ben Isaacs and Jeff Tolbert.   Also a first with this project was Missy's daughter, Melissa Shawntell (better known as "Little Miss") singing a special message to all the Connor fans.  She made an appearance at the age of one on their live video, "Sweetest Songs" filmed in Kentucky.

One of their most recent productions  "Wave of Glory" reflects their love for God and Country.  It is dedicated to our verterans and military.   One of Carolyn's songs from this project "No More Last Goodbyes" is a tribute to those who gave their lives on September 11, 2001

The Connors perform at churches, auditoriums, fairs and festivals all across the country.  They have appeared many times at the famous Smoky Mountain Jubilee in Pigeon Forge, TN.  They do TV specials and have shared the stage with many well-know artists such as Martha Carson, Bill Anderson, Ralph Stanley, George Hamilton IV, and hosts of gospel music artists.  The Connors can be seen on GMT, and other national and local programming.  They are being aired regularly on Global Gospel Radio,  worldwide.

Carolyn is now doing some concerts solo.  Missy is not able to travel full-time.   Carolyn's solo concerts is filled with variety and excitement.  From her opening song , to the Old-fashioned moment with the autoharp, to a yodeling tune to take you back in time,   then to a heart-touching ballad,   and finally to a soul-searching finale,  you will be glad you came.

Carolyn  has been joined recently with a wonderful Choir from the Maysel Community Church who has been performing several concerts with her.  They are a wonderful group of anointed people.   The Connors desire is to carry the message of JESUS "The Savior of the World" everywhere they go.  The Connors would like to thank all their precious family and friends who support their ministry.  May God shine HIS great love down upon you.   Thanks to all the DJ's who play our music and the promoters and pastors who book us,  MAY GOD BLESS YOU.   WE LOVE YOU ALL..........

                                                                  THE CONNORS  (304-765-2564)