Group Biography

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When the Legendary Cathedral Quartet retired in December of 1999, Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett decided to continue the rich musical tradition of Southern Gospel Quartet singing.

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Legacy Five was organized and they had their official debut in January 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia. Since that day, they have made a major mark on the Southern Gospel Music world. Immediately audiences responded overwhelmingly to their four-part harmony and their ability to effectively communicate the message of Christ. Since the quartet’s formation, they have established and maintained a firm place at the top of Christian music. 

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The rich four- and five-part harmony that Legacy Five has become noted for are the result of a masterful weaving together of five unique and versatile talents. They have been the recipient of over 100 The Singing News Magazine Fan Award nominations, and their members have received numerous fan awards for favorite, Bass, Baritone, Lead, Tenor and favorite pianist.  

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Legacy Five won their first GMA Dove Award for Southern Gospel Album of the year in 2020 for their acclaimed recording, Pure Love. 

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Legacy Five has been featured on numerous video tapings of the Gaither and friends Homecoming Video series, which has sold multiple millions of copies worldwide. They have also appeared on In Touch, with Dr. Charles Stanley, as well as In Touch Ministries’ sponsored cruises. Legacy Five is also regulars at Dr. David Jeremiah’s Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. Viewers across America have seen Legacy Five on TNN, TBN, Sky Angel, INSP, GMT, The Odyssey Network and a host of local channels. 

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Some 70 times a year, Legacy Five presents Gospel music in a way that has endeared them to audiences across the United States and Canada.