Contact:
Paul West
(770) 963-6109
David Alligood is the newest member of the group. He is originally from Dublin Ga., where he sang tenor with the 4-Given Quartet. He grew up in church singing in the choir from childhood until adulthood. He has also acted and sang in many community theatre productions. David had his first encounter with Southern Gospel on his honeymoon on a visit to Dollywood, where, in 1985 he heard The Kingdom Heirs and the die was cast. He truly has a heart for gospel music, and it shows when he sings. James 5:13 says," If anyone of you is in trouble, he should pray. Is any one of you happy? He should sing songs of praise. David says Christians, of all people, should be happy, and that is why he sings! He's happy to be part of the family of God. David lives in Social Circle, Ga. with his lovely wife of 22 yrs, Tena, and 3 beautiful children, Hance, Shannon, and McKenzie.
Mark McKinnon is an original member of the Victory Quartet and has been singing southern gospel music with them for 22 years. He has a B.A. in Journalism and a Minor in Music from Georgia State University. He studied music classically with Barbara Dean at Mercer University and has performed in England and Scotland with the Mercer University Chamber Singers. He has acted and sang in the Off-Broadway musicals “Smoke on the Mountain” and “Sanders Family Christmas” and has also played the part of Jesus in numerous church productions. Currently, Mark is a Media Spokesman for the Georgia Department of Transportation in Metro Atlanta. He and his beautiful wife Wendy have three wonderful boys – David , Dalton, and Dillon. They reside in Bethlehem, GA and are active members at Winder First Baptist Church in Barrow County Georgia.
Paul Tucker became fascinated with the message and the style of quartet singing many years ago. When he began singing with Victory in 1997 it was the fulfillment of a dream for him. "To think that God allows me to share his love with others through my love of music absolutely amazes me", Paul says. Paul sings baritone for the group and is the "elder statesman"; in 2007 he will observe the BIG birthday. Paul and his wife Emily have been married for almost 27 years and have three sons. One of Paul's greatest joys is knowing that all 3 of their boys have accepted Christ as Savior and are living Godly lives. Although Paul's father is a Baptist minister, Paul was 21 years old before he gave his life to Christ. One of the things that Paul appreciates most about his walk with Christ is this: "When I think about what my life was like before Christ, and when I try to think about the holiness and purity of God I am overcome with gratitude that He chose me and that He sees me through the blood of Christ, pure and holy".
Paul West is one of the original members of the quartet. He is originally from Lawrenceville Ga., He grew up at Lilburn First Baptist Church singing in the choir and ensembles from childhood until the quartet was formed in 1987. Paul grew up listening and memorizing every song he heard from the Cathedral Quartet and the Gold City Quartet and often going to concerts at The Joyful Noise as well as area churches. He has acted and sang in the Off-Broadway musicals “Smoke on the Mountain” and “Sanders Family Christmas.” Paul was 19 years old when the Victory Quartet formed and has only missed one concert in 19 years. Paul studied bass vocal technique from Leroy Abernathy in Canton, Ga. for 2 years just prior to Leroy's death. Paul and his beautiful wife Mandy live in Lawrenceville, Ga., as well as their 13 year old son Mason, and their beautiful 16 month old daughter Addison. Oh yea Bailey (the dog), and Max (the cat) too. The West family are active members of Hebron Baptist Church
