Linda White - Lead Singer

Earnest Ferguson - Lead Singer

John Edwards - Baritone                                                                                                                                         One of the Three Founders of Next Level, backup & occasional lead singer, retired, married, father, grandfather

John’s love of music was inspired in his formative years. John was born and reared in Helena, Alabama . He received daily inspiration from his father, Rev. Cliff Edwards and his mother, Lillian Edwards. His mother and sister both played the piano at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and the African Methodist Church. As a result of their singing abilities and musical talents the Edwards Aggregation Singers and the Edwards Trio were organized.  John also sang with the Dixie Melodies. 

John states: I enjoy singing because, the songs are my  living testimonies of how God has blessed me in the past,  and how he continues to bless and keep me."

James Smith - Second Tenor

Alice Edwards, Administrative/Booking Manager                                                                     Alice assumed the role of Administrative/Booking Manager for Next Level Gospel, LLC in May 2006. She is a married, mother and grandmother.

The primary characteristics she had as a child has continued to be her guiding principles today. She usually has three projects going at all times. Alice also states she loves cooking, designing new spaces, and gardening. She also embraces the commitment she has made to Next Level Gospel.