Squire Parsons
| Squire Parsons | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Squire Enos Parsons, Jr. |
| Born | April 4, 1948 |
| Origin | Newton, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, Pianist |
| Instruments |
Vocals Piano |
| Years active | 1974–Present |
| Associated acts |
Bill Gaither The Kingsmen Quartet |
| Website | SquireParsons.com |
Squire Enos Parsons, Jr. (born April 4, 1948), is a Southern Gospel singer and songwriter. He was born in Newton, West Virginia, to Squire and Maysel Parsons, and was introduced to music by his father, who was a choir director and deacon at Newton Baptist Church. Squire's father taught him to sing using shaped notes.
In 1970, Parsons earned a Bachelor of Science in music from West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery, where he was trained on the piano and bassoon. Following graduation, he accepted a teaching position at Hannan High School in Mason county, West Virginia, and served as music directors of various churches.
During this period he wrote "Sweet Beulah Land", his signature song.
He joined the Kingsmen Quartet as a baritone in 1975 and toured with them for four years before embarking on a solo career.
In 1975 Squire Parsons was ordained as a minister at Trinity Baptist Church in Asheville, North Carolina Among his most popular compositions are "The Master of the Sea", "Walk On", "He Came to Me", "I Call it Home", "I Sing Because", "I'm Not Giving Up" and "Sweet Beulah Land".
He appeared in the Little Rock Crusade with Billy Graham and performed with the Gaither Homecoming Choir.
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