About Perfect Heart:
Perfect Heart was originally formed in 1990 and toured nationwide until 1999. The founding lineup featured Danny Funderburk, Dale Shipley, Mark Lanier, Mike Presnell, and Jeff Stice. Their debut release, “Somebody Touched the Lord,” entered the charts at #1 and went on to become the 1991 Song of the Year, launching the group into national prominence.
In 1999, the original group disbanded. At that time, Jeff Stice—who owned the Perfect Heart name and trademark—sold the quartet and all associated rights to Tammy Neal of Kokomo, Indiana. She assembled a new version of Perfect Heart, which toured and recorded a new project titled “Perfect Heart Greatest Hits, Vol. 1.”
From 2006 to 2007, original bass singer, Mike Presnell, teamed up with longtime friend, Tommy Smith, to tour as The Two Man Quartet. Shortly afterward, Tommy formed a new group called The Way Quartet, featuring Wesley Anders (tenor), Jimmy Dunn (lead), Tommy Smith (baritone/owner), and original Perfect Heart bass singer, Mike Presnell. This group would eventually evolve into a new era of Perfect Heart.
In November 2008, Tommy Smith entered into a formal agreement and bill of sale with Ms. Neal to purchase the Perfect Heart business outright, securing all rights to the name, brand, and trademark—rights he continues to hold today.
Under Tommy’s leadership, Perfect Heart recorded several well‑received projects with Chapel Valley on their Sanctuary Records label, including “Sing It Again” and “The Best of Perfect Heart.” These albums—produced by Johnathan Presnell, Shane Roark, and Arthur Rice—featured songs beloved by the group as well as fan‑requested Perfect Heart classics.
Perfect Heart continued to release charting songs and made notable appearances at major events such as the National Quartet Convention, The World Premier, Singing in the Smokies, and Dollywood’s Harvest Festival. Over the years, the group has become one of the most cherished names in gospel music.
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