The Statesmen Quartet (also known as Hovie Lister and The Statesmen Quartet) were an American southern gospel quartet founded in 1948 by Baptist Minister Hovie Lister. Along with the Blackwood Brother
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The Sensational Statesmen Quartet (with Hovie Lister)
The Happy Sound of the Statesmen Quartet with Hovie Lister (with Hovie Lister)
Sings the Golden Gospel Songs (with Hovie Lister)
Showers of Blessings (with Hovie Lister)
Music & Highlights: The Statesmen Quartet - Best of