For the past four and a half decades, Ed O’Neal has led The Dixie Melody Boys through much success, and in October 2004, O’Neal was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association’s Hall of Fame. In September 2000, he was presented the prestigious Marvin Norcross Award for his outstanding contributions to his community and the southern gospel music industry. Under his leadership the group has become one of southern gospel music’s most loved and respected quartets. Ed grew up in Raleigh, NC, and often sang with his two brothers and his mother’s family in church. In 1958 he joined the Serenaders, and two years later he joined the Gospel Harmony Quartet. Finally, in 1961, he joined The Dixie Melody Boys and later assumed the role of the quartet’s manager.

Lead vocalist Joe Kitson joined The Dixie Melody Boys in summer of 2008, and is enjoying meeting Dixie Melody Boys fans all across the country. The talented 20-year-old was born in Washington state. His parents, who were members of the U.S. military, traveled quite a bit during Joe’s early years, before settling in the state of Michigan. Joe remembers listening to a recording by The Cathedrals and instantly becoming hooked on quartet music. His brother, Jacob is a member of Greater Vision, and Joe says the two siblings are fulfilling their lifelong dreams.

Joining The Dixie Melody Boys in the October of 2007, Jonathan Price fills the tenor position for The Dixie Melody Boys. This talented 22-year-old, who hails from Fountain, NC, already has quite a bit of musical experience, having traveled with numerous part-time groups, as well as Paul's Journey (previously known as The Relations Quartet), prior to joining The Dixie Melody Boys. Jonathan recently married Vivian Watkins in May of 2008 and the two now reside in Greenville, NC just minutes away from the group's headquarters.

Joining The Dixie Melody Boys in December of 2007, Tuscaloosa, Ala. native, Steven Cooper now makes his home in the eastern North Carolina town of Kinston, home base for The Dixie Melody Boys. This talented baritone formerly sang with The Toney Brothers and Safe Harbor, prior to joining The Dixie Melody Boys. Steven comes from a rich musical family. His brother Chris is a songwriter, who has sung with Won By One, ‘N Harmony and Safe Harbor.