James (Jim) English Jr.

Husband, Dad, Musician, Singer, Manager, Bus Driver, Mechanic & Preacher. The Oldest child of James & Anita English Sr. of Keystone Heights, Florida. Jim has been playing the saxaphone for more than 30 years. Traveled full to part time with Loretta Carter & the Sounds of Praise for more than 10 years. This is how Jim & Wendy met back in 1987. Married in 1988 to a young lady by the name of Wendy Bussell. They now travel together with their three children and son in law that God has blessed them with.

Wendy Gail English

Office Manager, Booking Coordinator, Piano Player, Lead Vocalist, Mom & Wife to Jim English Wendy is the Middle daughter to Rev. Jerry & Dorothy Bussell of Rogersville, Tennessee. Raised in Romulus, Michigan her dad was a pastor of a small church in Ecorse, MI. This is where the desire to travel and sing was rooted in her at a very young age of 12. Wendy has faced many opsticles in her life such as the loss of her kidneys in 2001. She has a wonderful testimony that she shares with everyone at any chance. God has truly proven Himself faithful to this lady.

Jim & Wendy English 1995

The Days of Loretta Carter & The Sounds of Praise based out of Orlando, Florida. These days are dear & near to both Jim & Wendy's hearts. Picured From left to Right: David Peddicord, Jim English, Loretta Carter, Frank Carter, Rodney Peddicord and Wendy English