Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes The Dotsons to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors.
The Dotsons are a family gospel group from northern Indiana. They include, left-to-right, wife and husband Yavonna and John Dotson and their oldest son, Christopher Dotson.
For the first seven years of The Dotsons’ ministry, it was just John and Yavonna. Christopher joined them full time in August 2013. He brings a lot to the group with his love for gospel music and many talents: playing the mandolin, acoustic, lead, and steel guitar; singing harmony and some lead vocals. Like his dad, he has also written a few songs.
John and Yavonna have been singing together for over 30 years. They began singing in their home church, at funerals and weddings. In early 1998 God started opening doors and leading them in a different direction. They did their first recording project in October 1998. In February 1999 they were given the opportunity to open for the legendary group, The Kingsmen, at a concert in North Manchester, IN. Shortly after that concert, the phone started ringing with inquiries about booking The Dotsons.
After the group made their first recording in 1998, it was evident to them that God had given John the gift of songwriting. He is becoming very well known for his writing, including “Gardens of Stone,” “The Man I Used to Be,” “Lost and Found,” “No One Expected Me,” “I’m Gonna Run for Home,” “Think of Me”, “He’s Still Saving Me,” “Prayer Warrior,” “Who Will Tell Them.” The list goes on and on!
The Dotsons are in their 23rd year of traveling and singing for the Lord, with a total of 8 recording projects and working on number 9.
The Dotsons’ desire is to be used by the Lord to help others find their way to Him and encourage others in their walk with the Lord.