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Meet the core group of three!
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Leo is an ordained minister as well as a singer, songwriter and musician. He has been in the ministry for much of his life. Leo is the Founder and President of CrossCountry Ministries. He not only plays rhythm guitar and is the lead singer for the band, but he also preaches in churches and prisons around the country. He and his wife Kelly married in August of 2008 in Midland, TX, where they currently reside.  Leo is also a proud endorsee of Boulder Creek Guitars.  Listen below to Leo's personal testimony.

Casey, Jennifer, and their three girls, Amelia (18), Hannah Beth (14), and Abby Jo (10), live in White House, TN, and attend Temple Baptist Church. He enjoys softball, fishing and spending time with the family. Jenny is an RN at Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville, TN. "Being able to use the talent God gave me in such a positive way is really refreshing for me. It makes me feel like he has put his stamp of approval on the fact that I have chosen music as a way of life." Casey also endorses Looney Custom Guitars.  Almost forgot the zoo: 1 Beagle mix (Rufus), a lassa-apso/shih-tzu (Petey), a cat (Jasper) and two corn snakes (Sammi & Otis).
Troy his wife Janice live in Temple, Texas where she teaches 4th grade. His performance experience spans a variety of musical groups over the last 40 years. "I am so blessed that God has chosen to allow me to live the dream that I have had my whole life." He is the only member of Cross Country to respond to the name "Pappy" as of December of 2005 when his first grandson was born.  Troy enjoys spending time with his family and target shooting with his son and Texas A&M Aggie sports...GIG 'EM

JOE STEVENS, DRUMS & VOCALS    Joe has been with CrossCountry the Band for a while now.  He started back in 2002 with group and played with them for about a year or so.  He then went on to do other things but fate has brought him back into the ministry.  Joe and his wife Kari live in Murfressboro, TN, where she teaches pre-school.  Joe loves fishing and cooking and is a hard core Tennessee Vols fan.  In addition to drums and vocals, Joe is also a very gifted singer and songwriter.

Leo Johnston
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Casey Morton
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Troy Vance
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JUST A FEW OF CROSSCOUNTRY THE BAND'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Voted ICMA Entertainer of the Year-2009
  • ICMA nominees for Entertainer of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year, Music Evangelist, Pioneer Award, 2009 
  • ICMA nominees for Entertainer of the year, Vocal Group of the Year, Music Evangelist of the Year, 2008 
  • Voted ICMA Entertainer of the Year-2008 
  • Voted ICMA Vocal Group of the Year-2007 
  • ICMA nominees for "Vocal Group", "Entertainer of the Year", and "Leo Johnston - Evangelist of the Year" 2007 
  • Voted CCMA "Music Evangelist" 2003.
  • Voted Musician's Associaton of Central Texas' Christian Band of the Year, 2001 and 2002.
  • Voted ICGMA Vocal Group of the Decade for the 90's.
  • Voted the CCMA “Vocal Group of the Year” in 1999.
  • Voted the ICGMA “Band of the Year” and “Vocal Group of the Year” in 1996 and 1999.
  • Worked with other successful ministers such as Mike Barber, Kenneth Copeland, Del Way, Luis Palau and Dave Roever.
  • Appearances on the Cheyenne Country Show, the CCMA Awards Show at Ryman Auditorium and the historic Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, and Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO.
  • CCMA nominees for "Vocal Group" and "Entertainer of the Year" 1996-2003.
  • CCMA nominees for Song for the Year 1996 and 1999.

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Givin' Their All, Livin' The Call