The Guardians
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The Guardians are a multi Dove award nominated Southern Gospel quartet with John Darin Rowsey Pat Barker Dale Forbes and Paul Lancaster
Formed in 1988 by Gospel Quartet greats Dale Uhrig and Harold Patrick, along with members Neil Uhrig, Dean Hickman and the amazing talents of Elba Heilman on the bass guitar, The Guardians Quartet began their weekend ministry of singing in churches, mostly in the central Ohio area. With God’s blessing, the ministry expanded tremendously over the last two and a half decades. After the first few cas
06/18/2026
We’re excited to announce that “I Know You” has debuted at #16 on the Singing News Top 80 Chart, making it the highest chart debut in The Guardians’ history!
We’re incredibly grateful to radio stations, DJs, streaming listeners, and all of you who have supported this song from day one. Every share, stream, request, and prayer has helped make this milestone possible.
Thank you for believing in this message and helping us share it with the world. We can’t wait to see what God has in store for this song next and how it will continue to bless you all.
📻 Keep requesting “I Know You”
🎵 Keep streaming and sharing
❤️ And thank you for being part of this journey with us!
06/17/2026
Our Verse of the Week is Isaiah 40:31 🦅✨
For those who are weary, God promises renewed strength. Keep trusting, keep walking, and keep running the race He has set before you… He will sustain you every step of the journey.
He never grows tired, and He won’t let you walk alone. 🙏
06/17/2026
A busy weekend of concerts ahead.
06/17/2026
The Memphis Quartet Show starts TOMORROW!!! We are so honored to be part of this incredible event and hope to see you there. There’s still time to get your tickets and join us! 🎤
🎙️ Southern Gospel Influences | Episode 2
The voices that impact us often leave a mark that lasts a lifetime. In this episode, Dale shares about one of his greatest influences, Troy Burns, and the role he played in shaping Dale’s love for Southern Gospel music and ministry.
From the way he sang to the way he lived out his faith, Troy’s influence is a reminder that the greatest legacy we leave is one that points others to Christ.
Who is someone whose faith and music influenced your journey? Tell us in the comments below! 👇🎶
We’re walking down the King’s Highway this weekend and ALL month out on the road! Come see The Guardians in concert near you!
06/11/2026
A great crowd has gathered in Terre Haute, Indiana for the concert tonight. Grab your tickets for tomorrow night‘s concert at the Der Dutchman in plain city Ohio. We finish out the weekend in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Rockmart Georgia. Can’t wait to see you. 
🎙️ Southern Gospel Influences | Episode 1
Every artist has someone who helped shape their journey, and for John Darin, one of those voices was Kenny Hinson.
In this first episode of our new series, John shares how Kenny’s powerful singing, heartfelt delivery, and unwavering passion for the Gospel left a lasting impact on both his music and ministry.
The influence of Southern Gospel goes far beyond the songs… it’s about lives changed, faith strengthened, and a message worth carrying forward.
Who was an artist that influenced your faith journey? We’d love to hear in the comments! 👇
06/11/2026
Let’s go🙌🏼🙌🏼
06/10/2026
Our Verse of the Week is Galatians 6:9 🚎✨
The miles may be long on the road, and the days may be full… but God’s Word reminds us not to grow weary in doing good. Every song sung, every prayer prayed, and every life touched along the way is a seed planted for His Kingdom.
Keep going. Keep trusting. The harvest is coming. 🙏
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