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| '''''First Call''''' |
'''''First Call''''' is a ] (CCM) group, originally consisting of ], ], and ]. <ref></ref> Melodie's husband, ], acted as the arranger and producer for many of the groups early projects. | ||
| In the 1970's, Marty was a member of a band called Fireworks, while Bonnie was pursuing a career in musical theatre. They met at a studio in Nashville, Tennessee, singing backup for other singers and recording commercial jingles. Dick Tunney, met the two during such a session and struck up a friendship, introducing them to his singer-wife, Meolodie. The three saw a benefit in marketing themselves as a ready-made trio for back-up vocals and other studio recordings. They were considered the "first call" by music producers -- first choice for studio work. But the term also fit with their belief in making their Christian beliefs first in their lives. | |||
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| The trio embarked on their own recording career soon after teaming up. | |||
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| Undivided (1986) | |||
| Something Takes Over (1987) | |||
| God Is Good (1989) | |||
| Two early recordings of Christmas music, "An Evening in December" Volumes I (1985) and Volume II (1987), have long been bestsellers in the group's catalog. | |||
| Around 1989, Melodie began to feel a desire for a different style of music, and she left the group yet remained good friends with Marty and Bonnie. ], another session singer, joined the group's ranks. | |||
| ⚫ | The new line-up saw two successful albums, ] (1992) and ] (1993). Unfortunately, MaraBeth was involved in a highly publicized affair with fellow CCM artist ] in 1994. This affair lost them a record deal and MaraBeth left the group<ref></ref>. | ||
| ⚫ | After the controversy, Melodie returned to the group for a short period to try and reduce damage to the group's image. She also lent her vocals to several projects the group was involved in. In late ] the group acted as the backup group for ]'s ] single, ." The song was written and produced for Cook by Dick Tunney. | ||
| Another Christmas album, 1995's "Beyond December" the eponymously-titled album "First Call" of 1996 were recorded by Marty and Bonnie as a duo. The duo still continues to tour. | |||
| == Awards == | |||
| ''First Call'' was a recipient of ] in the "Group of the Year" category for both 1988<ref></ref> and 1989<ref></ref>. They also have multiple Grammy-nominations<ref></ref>. | ''First Call'' was a recipient of ] in the "Group of the Year" category for both 1988<ref></ref> and 1989<ref></ref>. They also have multiple Grammy-nominations<ref></ref>. | ||
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First Call is a Christian Contemporary music (CCM) group, originally consisting of Melodie Tunney, Marty McCall, and Bonnie Keen. Melodie's husband, Dick Tunney, acted as the arranger and producer for many of the groups early projects.
In the 1970's, Marty was a member of a band called Fireworks, while Bonnie was pursuing a career in musical theatre. They met at a studio in Nashville, Tennessee, singing backup for other singers and recording commercial jingles. Dick Tunney, met the two during such a session and struck up a friendship, introducing them to his singer-wife, Meolodie. The three saw a benefit in marketing themselves as a ready-made trio for back-up vocals and other studio recordings. They were considered the "first call" by music producers -- first choice for studio work. But the term also fit with their belief in making their Christian beliefs first in their lives.
The trio embarked on their own recording career soon after teaming up.
Undivided (1986) Something Takes Over (1987) God Is Good (1989)
Two early recordings of Christmas music, "An Evening in December" Volumes I (1985) and Volume II (1987), have long been bestsellers in the group's catalog.
Around 1989, Melodie began to feel a desire for a different style of music, and she left the group yet remained good friends with Marty and Bonnie. MaraBeth Jordan, another session singer, joined the group's ranks.
The new line-up saw two successful albums, Human Song (1992) and Sacred Journey (1993). Unfortunately, MaraBeth was involved in a highly publicized affair with fellow CCM artist Michael English in 1994. This affair lost them a record deal and MaraBeth left the group.
After the controversy, Melodie returned to the group for a short period to try and reduce damage to the group's image. She also lent her vocals to several projects the group was involved in. In late 1994 the group acted as the backup group for David L Cook's Inspirational single, "When Heaven is My Home." The song was written and produced for Cook by Dick Tunney.
Another Christmas album, 1995's "Beyond December" the eponymously-titled album "First Call" of 1996 were recorded by Marty and Bonnie as a duo. The duo still continues to tour.
Awards
First Call was a recipient of GMA Dove Awards in the "Group of the Year" category for both 1988 and 1989. They also have multiple Grammy-nominations.
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