Martha was born and raised in Portsmouth, VA. She met Dwayne when she joined the Londonaires Quartet in 1983 as their piano player. She has a career as a Finance & HR Manager for a local audio visual company. Dwayne and Martha were married in October 1986 and have one son and are expecting their first grandchild in August. Martha started singing at a very young age performing her first solo of Away in the Manger during a Christmas program when she was just 5 years old. Her mother and father were very instrumental in developing her love for southern gospel music by playing great classics all the time during her childhood by the Happy Goodman Family, The Chuck Wagon Gang, Dottie Rambo and many others. She loves the Lord and has a true desire to share her talents spreading the love of Jesus. Martha has two favorite scriptures. Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through Christ Who Strengthens me" and "Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". Martha manages the group and would love to schedule a concert on your calendar You can reach her by calling 757-407-0278.
Job Description
Finance & HR Manager – Tenor Singer for the Dunns
Who is your favorite Southern Gospel Group?
Lots of them but the Goodmans and the Perrys take the lead
What’s your favorite Food/Restaurant?
Fellini’s Italian Restaurant
What did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher (Now I regret not doing that every summer).
What’s your favorite automobile?
Anything sassy like me!!!
What’s your favorite vacation spot?
Aruba
Who influenced you to sing southern gospel music?
My daddy
Do you have a pet peeve?
Dwayne & Jerry not listening to me
What’s your favorite sports team?
Hail to the Redskins (Even though I have been disappointed in them for most of my adult life).
Whose your favorite Preacher?
My Pastor - Reggie Hester.
What do you like best about singing with The Dunns?
The opportunity it gives us to minister to others.
What do you enjoy doing besides singing?
Figuring out things that will drive Dwayne and Jerry crazy in the group. In August, I can add loving on my new grandson Theo!
Who’s your favorite singer?
Vestal Goodman
Who’s your favorite musician?
Anthony Burger
What advice would you give to someone wanting to sing Gospel Music?
Never try to be better than someone else. Be satisfied with the talent God gave YOU and use it for Him.