The WHISNANTS BIO

The Whisnants are a mixed family group that sings Southern Gospel Music.  This full-time ministry began in January of 1990.

Jeff and Susan Whisnant, along with their two sons, Austin and Ethan Whisnant and Aaron Hise make up this family group.  They are from the great state of North Carolina.   

 Jeff is the only original group member, both owning and managing the group along side his wife Susan.  Their oldest son, Austin, married Jordan Carter in October of 2015.  They have three beautiful children… Carter, Emory and Maverick.   Aaron joined the group in December of 2000 and is married to Suzanne Taylor of The Taylors.  Aaron and Suzanne have two beautiful daughters… Adaline and Avary.

With over 40 years of traveling behind them, The Whisnants have performed all across the nation and around the world, including Canada, Hawaii, and Australia.  They have been honored with numerous nominations: Favorite Trio, Favorite Mixed Group,  Favorite Alto, Favorite Young Artists,  etc.   The trio has celebrated 18 #1 songs spanning from 2001 to 2025 and their current single, “If Not For Christ” was a #1 song in the Singing News Magizine for the month of July, 2025 and is nominated for a DOVE Award for Favorite Southern Gospel Song. 

Jeff and Susan say, “They have asked God to allow us to be the very best that we can be, so that He can use this ministry to touch people’s lives.  He has done just that.”