About The Journeys
The Journeys are a Gospel singing group who travel and share their testimonies about raising a child with Autism. Donna has traveled and sung with her family and other groups most of her life. She and Greg were married in 1991. Three years later, God blessed them with a son, Ben. At the early age of 2 1/2 , Ben was diagnosed with Autism. They were devastated by the diagnosis and were told by doctors that Ben would not be able to communicate with them and would have a difficult time socializing and communicating with others. As Ben grew, they both noticed that he was fascinated with music and any type of musical instrument. They fostered that interest by getting Ben instruments to play. Donna plays piano and showed Ben chords on the piano and noticed Ben putting chords together and playing along as she sang with him. The Journeys continued to pray and seek God's will for Ben's life. The "journey" has been a long and challenging one but God has blessed Greg and Donna, and blessed Ben with amazing skills to not only play piano and keyboard for the group but also acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and he is also learning to play banjo.
Ben is amazing and we are so proud of him and the miracles God has done in his life. We have been traveling and sharing our music and testimonies for 10 years and have been amazed at the blessings God has given us. In March of 2017, our song "Mercy On Me" was # 62 on The Singing News Gospel music chart. In 2019, our song "On The Other Side" charted on the Singing News chart at # 62. We have also had songs to chart on the SGN Scoops Gospel Chart and Cashbox Country Gospel Chart. In 2019, our song, "You're Looking More Like You Father" was nominated for Video of the Year by the ICMA (Inspirational Country Gospel Association) and that same song rose to #7 On the SGN Scoops Gospel Chart for Christian Country music. In 2022, we were awarded the Diamond Award for Sunrise Duet of the Year. In 2023, we were awarded a Josie Award for Gospel Inspirational Christian Duo of the year. Ben got to accept the award in Nashville, Tennessee at his favorite place, The Grand Ole Opry House! We are honored and humbled by these recognitions, but we know all of it comes from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! We look forward to seeing where God sends us in the future and pray He opens many doors for us to share our story about raising a child with Autism. Without Christ there is NO hope, but with Christ the possibilities are endless!
God has blessed us so much over the last 12 years in our ministry. We have traveled to over 15 states and shared how, with God, all things are possible.
We have recorded multiple albums with Chapel Valley, located in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee. Our first music video features the song "You're Looking More Like Your Father."
God is blessing and using us for His glory. We would love to come and share our testimonies and music with your church or event. Message us today!
