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Eric's career in southern gospel music began over 20 years ago. Following a 15-year venture with the Dixie Melody Boys, Eric joined the Whisnants. Six years later, he still brings his skill, energy and a touch of comedy to the platform.
Q & A with Eric…
Full Name
Eric Phillip Ollis
Birthday
September 10, 1970
Hometown
Morganton, NC.
Family
My wife, Laura & my two boys, Payton & Mikey
My parents, Phillip & Jean Ollis; One brother, Greg
Job Description
I play piano for the Whisnants. I also wash the bus.
When Were You Saved?
I was saved when I was 15 years old.
Who Is Your Favorite Southern Gospel Group?
The Cathedrals
Q & A with Eric…
Full Name
Eric Phillip Ollis
Birthday
September 10, 1970
Hometown
Morganton, NC.
Family
My wife, Laura & my two boys, Payton & Mikey
My parents, Phillip & Jean Ollis; One brother, Greg
Job Description
I play piano for the Whisnants. I also wash the bus.
When Were You Saved?
I was saved when I was 15 years old.
Who Is Your Favorite Southern Gospel Group?
The Cathedrals
What's The First Gospel Concert You Attended?
It was in 1975. I saw The Rex Nelon Singers, The Cathedrals, Dixie Melody Boys and The Florida Boys at Starlight Fish Camp in Morganton, NC.
What Is Your Favorite Food/Restaurant?
Seafood
What Did You Want To Be When You Grew Up?
Play Gospel Music
What Is Your Favorite Cologne?
Red by Perry Ellis
What Is Your Favorite Automobile?
Ford F150 4x4
What Is Your Favorite Vacation Spot?
Gatlinburg, TN
It was in 1975. I saw The Rex Nelon Singers, The Cathedrals, Dixie Melody Boys and The Florida Boys at Starlight Fish Camp in Morganton, NC.
What Is Your Favorite Food/Restaurant?
Seafood
What Did You Want To Be When You Grew Up?
Play Gospel Music
What Is Your Favorite Cologne?
Red by Perry Ellis
What Is Your Favorite Automobile?
Ford F150 4x4
What Is Your Favorite Vacation Spot?
Gatlinburg, TN
Who Influenced You To Be In Southern Gospel Music?
Darrell Stewart
Do You Have Any Unknown Talents?
I play bass guitar. I'm a world class deer hunter!
Do You Have A Pet Peeve?
Someone chewing gum on stage
What is Your Favorite Team/Sport/Player?
Yeah...I love the Chicago Cowboys. Its amazing how they killed a hockey puck through a goal post.
Who's Your Favorite Preacher?
Dr. David Gibbs
What Is The Biggest Challenge Being On The Road?
Leaving my wife and 2 boys at home.
What Do You Like Best About Being On The Road?
Seeing different place and meeting people.
If You Could Vacation Anywhere, Where Would It Be?
Italy
Do You Have A Favorite Date Or Annual Event?
NQC. The Brumley Sing
What Do You Enjoy When You're Not On The Road?
Being at home with my family and deer hunting.
Darrell Stewart
Do You Have Any Unknown Talents?
I play bass guitar. I'm a world class deer hunter!
Do You Have A Pet Peeve?
Someone chewing gum on stage
What is Your Favorite Team/Sport/Player?
Yeah...I love the Chicago Cowboys. Its amazing how they killed a hockey puck through a goal post.
Who's Your Favorite Preacher?
Dr. David Gibbs
What Is The Biggest Challenge Being On The Road?
Leaving my wife and 2 boys at home.
What Do You Like Best About Being On The Road?
Seeing different place and meeting people.
If You Could Vacation Anywhere, Where Would It Be?
Italy
Do You Have A Favorite Date Or Annual Event?
NQC. The Brumley Sing
What Do You Enjoy When You're Not On The Road?
Being at home with my family and deer hunting.
What's The Funniest Thing A Fan Has Ever Said To You?
That they enjoyed my singing.
Who's Your Favorite Singer?
Donnie Sumner and George Younce
Who's Your Favorite Musician?
Darrell Stewart and Gerald Wolfe
What's A Typical Day On The Road?
Get up, shower, eat, set up, ask Aaron to iron my dress shirt, put suit on, go in and play.
What Advice Would You Give Someone Wanting To Be In Southern Gospel Music?
Know that this is what God wants you to do.
That they enjoyed my singing.
Who's Your Favorite Singer?
Donnie Sumner and George Younce
Who's Your Favorite Musician?
Darrell Stewart and Gerald Wolfe
What's A Typical Day On The Road?
Get up, shower, eat, set up, ask Aaron to iron my dress shirt, put suit on, go in and play.
What Advice Would You Give Someone Wanting To Be In Southern Gospel Music?
Know that this is what God wants you to do.
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