JIM BRADY
The newest member of the Booth Brothers, Jim Brady, joined the group in the summer of 2002. He has a long history of music and singing. He began singing when he was five years old with his mom and dad and SEVEN brothers and sisters. They called themselves The Brady Family, but were affectionately known as “The Christian Brady Bunch”. He was raised in Houston, Texas. Today, Jim lives with his wife, Melissa, in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

When Jim was sixteen he started writing songs and has since written over 100 songs. Many in the industry have recorded his songs including Ivan Parker, Lordsong, The Whisnants, Gold City, The Talleys, Legacy Five and The Booth Brothers. Sogospelnews awarded Jim Songwriter Of The Year for 2006.

For almost 10 years, Jim sang with The Shulers. The trio was comprised of Jack Shuler (Melissa’s dad), Melissa Shuler Brady and Jim. During that time The Shulers were nominated for Horizon Group of The Year (Singing News Fan Awards) and New Artist of the Year (SGMA). Several of their songs reached the top 20 and top 40 on the gospel charts. The Shulers were best known for their family harmony and original songs written by Jim and Melissa Brady.

Not only does Jim bring a wonderful baritone blend to The Booth Brothers, but his songwriting skills and bass and acoustic guitar talents are a welcomed addition. Jim reveals that “I knew from the first note we sang together that something was special about the blend. Mosie Lister said I “sounded like a brother” and Jake Hess said “you fit”. Michael, Ronnie and I are like-minded, not only in the music, but also in ministry. It is exciting to see how God is using this group.”

The main thing that Jim and Melissa, also a talented singer-songwriter, want people to know is: “What we do is always and only about the Lord and telling others about Him. When we write and when we sing it is our desire and our goal, first and foremost, to lift Him up in praise.”

MELISSA BRADY
Melissa’s enthusiasm for ministry, excitement about the Lord and genuine love for people has influenced hundreds of people around the world.

As a child, music played a very important part in Melissa’s life. As a young girl she traveled with her family in evangelistic ministry. She continued her musical ministry as a member of the Shulers. Melissa sang in the group for ten years with her father, Jack Shuler and husband, Jim Brady. During this time the Shulers were nominated for several awards such as: SGMA New Artist of the Year, Singing News Fan Award, Horizon Group of the Year, among others. This was a special time of ministry and growth for Melissa and a time that helped form her into the musician she is today.

Melissa is not only a very talented singer and musician; she is a very powerful songwriter. She is honored to have had her songs recorded by some of today’s top groups and soloists which include the Booth Brothers, Ivan Parker, the Ruppes, the Whisnants, the Shulers and many others. Several of her songs have become top ten songs on the gospel music charts.

Melissa has been blessed to teach at the Steve Hurst School of Music in Nashville, Tennessee for the last three years. She is quickly becoming one of the most requested teachers at the School. Steve Hurst, the director of the School, says “Melissa is an asset to the School in so many ways. Her teaching ministry is touching the hearts and lives of many of our students and we are so thankful that she is sharing her talents and ministry with us.”

In the past few years God has continued to open new doors for Melissa as she has performed on the Gaither Homecoming Concerts with her husband Jim Brady. She has also had the privilege of touring with the popular Homecoming artist, Lynda Randall.

Melissa is amazed when she realizes how God is using her ministry around the world. Her ministry has taken her to thirty-five states, Europe, Mexico and Canada, where Melissa has witnessed the saving power of Jesus Christ change lives through her words and songs.