The Ascensions have seven albums to their credit, including their latest effort “Oh What A Joy”, which promises to be their best to date. The Ascensions are members of “The East Coast Music Association,” “The Canadian Gospel Music Association” and “The Southern Gospel Music Association.” In 2002 they received a Mercy Award for “Artist of The Year” from the New Brunswick Gospel Music Hall of Fame and in 2004 received another Mercy Award for best “Southern Gospel Group”. In 2005 they received a nomination for “Gospel Recording” from The East Coast Music Association and, while the talented trio did not win the award, they were presenters during the pre telecast and brought the house down with their rendition of “I Know, I Know We Won’t Be On TV”. On September 19, 2005, The Ascensions became the first gospel group to sign a distribution deal with Landwash Distribution Co., thus ensuring their music will reach a larger audience than ever. They are currently being promoted by GRAMAR Entertainment.

Lance Matheson (Tenor) is an accomplished musician and an active member in his own church. He has been blessed with a gift of writing songs, several of which the group has recorded. Lance received “Songwriter of the Year” honors at the 2005 Mercy Awards. Lance also manages the sound system for the group.

Peggy Matheson (Alto), Lance’s wife, manages the administrative needs of the group. When not on the road with The Ascensions, she serves in many areas of her church, including the worship team and choir. Peggy and Lance reside in Letete, NB, and are the proud parents of two children, Scott and Kristyn.

Devin Cook, (Lead) has been singing since he was 19 years old. He recorded first album at 20yrs old in North Carolina. He has been writing and singing across Canada and the USA for several years. He has been nominated for one ECMA for album of the year and two Covenant awards for Song of the year and album of the year. Devin and wife Kelly have 2 children. Devin has had the opportunity to reside in Nashville, Tenn. Barrington, RI, Regina, Sask. where he has had the privilege to minister and work in the music industry. He has significant radio airplay on the country gospel stations throughout the USA and Canada.

Burrell Cross (Bass) has been singing harmony since pre-school, joining his first group at the age of 11. He lives in Fredericton NB with his wife Bonnie and is a proud father of 4 children Jenna, Jesse, Jared and Joel. He attends Sunset Church when not on the road, and helps in the music dept. when he can. Burrell is a dedicated promoter of Gospel music serving as the first President of Maritime Gospel Music Assoc.

All four have a heart for God and desire to see Him glorified through song and word. The fact that they have been so active in their own churches, gives them insight and sensitivity to the needs of the average Christian. This allows each one of them to recognize the needs that believers sometimes have as they face the trials of life. Not only is encouragement for the believer a strong part of their ministry, but also, showing people that there is One who loves and cares for them – unconditionally!