John Wishon serves as lead and tenor vocalist for River’s Edge as well as handles the stage emcee work for the group. John sang with his parents for 32 years in their family group. John owns a Christian radio station in Wilkesboro, NC and is one of the most sought-after evangelists and revival preachers on the east coast.
John’s wife, Rebecca has been singing gospel music for virtually her whole life. The daughter of a pastor, she began singing at a very young age. Night after night, Rebecca amazes audiences with her powerful, from the heart vocal abilities. Rebecca is a physical education teacher at Mountain View Elementary School in Hays, NC. Rebecca and John have two beautiful children, Miles and Riley.
Tenor John Blackburn is a seasoned veteran of the Gospel stage. Audiences love John for not only his vocal ability but for his magnetic personality. John and his dad own a painting company. He and his wife Amber live only 10 minutes from John and Rebecca in Wilkes County, NC.
The group’s first eight national radio releases have reached the Top 50 on the Singing News national Southern Gospel Music Charts. Their single, “Redeemed”, spent six months on the chart in 2019 and peaked at 32 in November. In 2020, “Hallelujah for the Cross”, was the Top 40 follow up single for the group and it paved new roads and opened many new doors. The single, “I’ll Have to Run” spent several months on the chart and the video has garnered nearly 450K views on social media. In 2021 “The Beatitudes Song” yet again proved to be a Top 40 hit. In 2020, an agreement was reached with Godsey Media Management to grow the social media and digital ministries of River’s Edge. Through that partnership, the trio’s music can now be heard and purchased through all of the major online streaming and download platforms. River’s Edge is making friends all across the country and in 2020 fans honored them with two award nominations in the prestigious Southern Gospel Diamond Awards. “Redeemed” was the winner of the Sunrise Song of the Year. In 2021 the group took home the coveted Diamond Award for Sunrise Trio of the Year! The members of River’s Edge love the harmony they sing and the fun they have together on the road. John, John, and Becca are humbled by the success of their songs.
However, at the heart of this group, you will find a passion for ministry. River’s Edge is committed to boldly proclaiming that Jesus really does love you, he cares, and he understands. Psalm 46:4 (KJV) There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God…….