Three members of the Nelons, a Georgia-based family gospel group, were among seven people killed in a plane crash.
Three members of the Nelons, a Georgia-based family gospel group, were among seven people killed in a plane crash in the US state of Wyoming on Friday, according to a statement from the family's management company.
"Thank you for the prayers that have been extended already to me, my husband, Jamie, and our soon-to-be-born baby boy, as well as Jason's parents, Dan and Linda Clark," said Nelon Streetman, who had traveled to Seattle with her husband. "We appreciate your continued prayers, love and support as we navigate the coming days."Autumn Nelon Clark, third from left, said her parents, Kelly and Jason Clark, and her sister Amber Kistler, second from left, had been killed.
Described by their management company as "one of the best loved Gospel music families," the group was traveling to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, according to the Gaither Music Group, which also sponsors the cruise featuring numerous gospel singers and groups. The ship was to leave Seattle on Saturday afternoon. The Gaither statement said Nelon Streetman and her husband were notified of the deaths in Seattle and were returning to their home.
According to the Dove Awards Website, the group's most recent win was in 2021 for country/bluegrass/roots recorded song of the year,"The GMA and our entire music community is grieving over the tragic loss of Jason, Kelly and Amber as well as the others involved in the tragic plane crash," GMA president Jackie Patillo said on the organisation's website. "Our deepest condolences and prayers are with Autumn and the rest of the Nelon family.
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