Who is Ivan Parker?
Ivan Parker, born on December 21, 1957, in Sanford, North Carolina, is an American Southern Gospel singer. He launched his music career in 1982 with the Singing Americans and later became the lead vocalist for the Gold City Quartet, which won a Dove Award in 1983. Parker has received multiple honors from the Singing News Fan Awards, including Favorite Lead Vocalist and Favorite Male Vocalist. He began his solo career in 1994 and joined Bill and Gloria Gaither’s “Homecoming” tour in 1995. Known for his powerful voice, Parker has released several solo albums, with his compilation “The Best of Ivan Parker: From the Homecoming Series” reaching #188 on the Billboard 200. He remains active in performing and touring, often with his son, Josh.
Ivan Parker age and birthday
Born on December 21, 1957, in Sanford, North Carolina, USA, he is a Sagittarius by zodiac sign.
Ivan Parker height and weight
He stands at a height of 1.7 m and weighs 70 kg.
Ivan Parker’s spouse and children
Parker and his wife Teresa live in Nashville, Tennessee, where they manage Parker Music Group. They have two sons, Ryan and Josh, with Josh occasionally joining his father on tour.
Ivan Parker’s parents and siblings
Parker, the American gospel singer, was born to C.H. Parker, his late father who was a Pentecostal pastor, and his mother, Katie Parker. He was raised in Sanford, North Carolina, along with his brother, Danny Parker.
Ivan Parker career
Parker began his Southern Gospel music career in 1982 with The Singing Americans. In 1983, he became the lead vocalist for the Dove Award-winning Gold City Quartet. During his time with Gold City, he earned numerous accolades, including Favorite Lead Vocalist by Singing News from 1988 to 1993 and Favorite Male Vocalist from 1989 to 1995 and in 1997. Parker started his solo career in January 1994 and joined Bill and Gloria Gaither on the “Homecoming” tour in 1995, touring with them for 16 years. He also occasionally performed with tenor Kirk Talley and pianist/baritone Anthony Burger in a group called The Trio.
Parker’s solo career has been marked by significant achievements, including being named Favorite Soloist by The Singing News from 2001 to 2004 and 2006 to 2016. He was voted Male Vocalist of the Year in the Singing News Fan Awards in 2007 and 2008. His compilation album, “The Best of Ivan Parker: From the Homecoming Series,” reached #188 on the Billboard 200 in 2008. Throughout his career, Parker has released numerous solo albums and remains a prominent figure in Southern Gospel music.
Ivan Parker’s net worth and salary
He has a net worth of $2 million and generates an annual salary of $120,000.