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Forgiven is best described as dedicated, talented and sincere. Cloid, Debbie and Brian form this trio, whose music and testimony communicate to the listener their love for Jesus Christ.
Seldom does a gospel group come along with a sweeter harmony, professional appearance and heartfelt desire for ministry than FORGIVEN.
The primary focus of their ministry is the church and their purpose is to provide through music and testimony a worship service for the Christian and an evangelistic service for the unsaved. Perhaps the greatest compliment given to Forgiven was from a Pastor`s wife when she stated that she loved the music and spirit, but what she appreciated most was that Forgiven displayed no arrogance in their abilities, simply gave praise to the Savior. Their dedication to spreading the gospel in song is best reflected in their backgrounds. Cloid and Debbie Baker have devoted nearly 40 years of their Christian lives to singing the good news of Jesus Christ. They have a rich heritage in Gospel Music, as their backgrounds include serving with two icons in the gospel music industry, the Gaithers and the Weatherfords. Debbie traveled with the Weatherfords in the early 1970s, at the same time Cloid was traveling with the Bill Gaither Trio. After their marriage in 1972, they both traveled with the Weatherfords and when Danny Gaither left the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 to start his own group, he chose Cloid & Debbie to be part of his ministry. Over the years, they have maintained a singing group and served in several local churches as Minister of Music and Pianist. Cloid & Debbie started the group Forgiven in 1988, traveling year round and singing in 200 or more services each year. They consistently strive for vocal excellence and to maintain a high level of integrity as they work with pastors and promoters across the country. Cloid and Debbie are the parents of two children, both married and serving the Lord. Shawna, her husband Paul, and their son, Max, live in Cincinnati, OH and serve in their local church. Chad, his wife Bethany, and their son, Carson, live in Morristown, TN where Chad is part of the Greater Vision ministry.
Singing with Cloid & Debbie is Brian Worley from Florence, KY. Brian has been sharing his talents since he was a child. He spent several years traveling and singing with his versatile family group, The Worley Quartet. For the past few years Brian has fulfilled a lifelong dream of singing tenor for the legendary Stamps Quartet. Brian¹s voice is unique because he can sing baritone, lead and tenor with exceptional quality. He has an excellent ear for harmony, which compliments the arrangements and style of singing that Forgiven does best. Brian and his wife, Aimee have two children, Isabelle and Allen.
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