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The Nelons are an American southern gospel group based in Atlanta, Georgia. Current group members are Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and Kelly's daughters Amber Nelon Thompson and Autumn Nelon Clark.

History
The Nelons southern gospel group was started by founding member Rex Nelon and started out as The Rex Nelon Singers in 1977. The group was a spinoff of the family group the Lefevres. They became known as the Rex Nelon Singers in 1976 because the Lefevre family members had left the group The group's first number one song was “Come Morning” on the Singing News Chart and was awarded the Southern Gospel Song of the Decade for the 1980's.

It was always a dream of Rex Nelon to start his own group. Over time The Nelons included Karen Peck and New River, Janet Paschal, Jerry Thompson, Charlotte Ritchie, Kelly Nelon, Jeff Stice, Rodney Swain, Stan Whitmire.

The Nelons have been nominated for many awards in the southern gospel music industry including the Grammys, The Dove Awards, The Singing News Awards, The Absolutely Gospel Awards, The Diamond Awards, and Christian Voice Awards.

Kelly Nelon also performed in the Inspiration Christian Contemporary Music field from 1985-1992.

The Nelons are known for their mixed family harmony sound. In 1985 they changed to a more progressive sound, beginning with their recording “In One Accord”. At the same time they changed their name from the Rex Nelon Singers to the Nelons. The Nelons were an all family group once Karen Peck left to start her own group in 1991 called Karen Peck and New River.

In 2014, the Nelons are a trio made up of Kelly Nelon Clark, Jason Clark, and Rex's grand-daughter Amber Nelon Thompson. Also in 2014, Amber was chose as Female vocalist of the year at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards.

Discography as Rex Nelon Singers

 * 1977 'The Sun's Coming Up'
 * 1978 'Live'
 * 1978 'I've Never Been This Homesick Before'
 * 1979 'Feelings'
 * 1980 'Expressions of Love
 * 1981 'Sing The Gospel'
 * 1981 'One More Song
 * 1981 'One Step Closer
 * 1982 'Feeling At Home
 * 1983 'We Shall Behold The King
 * 1984 Best & Whole Lot More
 * 1984 Precious Old Story Of Love
 * 1984 I've Got My Foot On The Rock

As The Nelons

 * 1985 In One Accord
 * 1986 Journeys
 * 1987 Thanks
 * 1988 Get Ready
 * 1989 Let The Redeemed Say So
 * 1990 The Best of Times
 * 1991 One Less Stone
 * 1991 A New Generation
 * 1992 Right On Time
 * 1993 Kelly Nelon Thompson & The Nelons
 * 1994 A Promised Reunion
 * 1994 He's My Comfort
 * 1994 Triumphant
 * 1995 Hallelujah Live
 * 1996 We're Glad You're Here
 * 1997 Timeless Collection
 * 1997 We've Got To Praise Him
 * 1997 Thanks Live
 * 1997 All Rise Live
 * 1998 Peace Within The Walls
 * 1998 The Collection
 * 1998 Out Front – Best of Rex Nelon
 * 1999 A Journey
 * 2000 Following After
 * 2001 Season Of Song Volume 1 Nelon Classics
 * 2002 United for Christ
 * 2003 Seasons Of Song Volume 2
 * 2004 The Light Of Home
 * 2008 You Are God
 * 2010 Beside Still Waters
 * 2011 Come On Home
 * 2012 Evening in December

Kelly Nelon Solo

 * 1983 Her Father's Child
 * 1985 Praise Him Now
 * 1988 Called By Love
 * 1990 KNT
 * 1992 Steadfast Heart

Singing News Fan Awards

 * 1990 Favorite Alto Singer (Kelly Nelon)
 * 1988 Favorite Vocalist (Kelly Nelon)
 * 1987 Favorite Alto (Kelly Nelon)
 * 1985 Favorite Alto (Kelly Nelon)
 * 1985 Favorite Band (Nelons)
 * 1984 Song Of The Year (O For A Thousand Tongues - Nelons)
 * 1982 Favorite Female Vocalist (Kelly Nelon)
 * 1982 Favorite Bass (Rex Nelon)
 * 1982 Mr Gospel Music(Rex Nelon)
 * 1981 Favorite Female Vocalist(Kelly Nelon)
 * 1981 Favorite Mixed Group (Nelons)
 * 1980 Favorite Female Vocalist(Kelly Nelon)
 * 1980 Favorite Song (Come Morning – Nelons)
 * 1980 Favorite Bass (Rex Nelon)

GMA Dove Awards
For Album Of The Year – Southern Gospel Category
 * 1982 - 'One Step Closer'
 * 1983 – 'Feeling At Home'
 * 1984 – 'We Shall Behold The King'
 * 1985 – 'Best & Whole Lot More'

Short Form Video Of The Year

 * 1986 Famine In Their Land Concept Video
 * 2013 Excuse Me Are You Jesus – People Choice Silver Telly Award

Grammy Nominations

 * 1990- Best Southern Gospel Album – 'Let The Redeemed Say So'
 * 1982- Best Gospel Performance Traditional Album- 'Feeling AT Home'
 * 1979- Best Gospel Performance Traditional Album - 'Feelings'