From the Mountains of East Tennessee, Southern Gospel Music fills the air and is the home of The Kingdom Heirs, one of Southern Gospel Music's top Male Quartets. The group sang in local churches and concert halls in 1981, and as their music and message spread to a wider audience, so did their popularity and demand. Later in 1981 they began singing at the Silver Dollar City theme park, which is now Dollywood. In 1986 when the theme park took on their new name, The Kingdom Heirs were asked to become the resident gospel group and now, entering into their 20th year, not only are they one of Dollywood's favorites, but a favorite to millions everywhere.
The Kingdom Heirs have been nominated many times for industry awards such as The SGMA Awards, Dove Awards and The Singing News Fan Awards. Winning Newcomer Group of the Year in 1989, the group has been a constant favorite. The latest award was 2005 Band of the Year, which the band also won last year and in 2002. They have also had many top ten songs, and currently have had 6 top 5 songs in a row, including 2 number #1 songs this year, "I Know I'm Going There" and "Forever Changed." Over the past years they have had 16 songs nominated for Song of the Year. With a nine month schedule performing to over 2 million people a year at Dollywood, the group also tours January through March.