Enjoying 50 years of full time music ministry, this group continues to create popular sounds with strong biblical lyrics & quality Southern Gospel Music.
Originally known as The Sego Brothers & Naomi, this group began gaining exposure in the late 1950's. James Sego, along with his wife Naomi and brothers W.R. and Lamar, hosted a popular television program on WMAZ- TV in Macon, GA. It was during this time they traveled to Nashville, TN and recorded their first hit that would gain them national recognition, "Is My Lord Satisfied With Me". However, superstardom came in 1962 when The Sego Brothers & Naomi became the first group in history to record and sell 1 million records with the song "Sorry, I Never Knew You". The rest of the 1960's saw them touring the globe with many other hit songs. During the 1970's their popularity increased with performances on the popular TV show "The Gospel Singing Jubilee". Perhaps one of their biggest songs came along during that time as they enjoyed the success of the chart topper "Hallelujah Square".
The late 1970's saw tragedy as well as success. In 1979 James Sego, Naomi's husband, passed away. During the 1980's Naomi continued to travel and record. She remarried, to a Texas evangelist named Vernon Reader, and the group underwent a name change to Naomi & The Segos. Vernon passed away in October of 1998.
Now, in their 5th decade of Gospel Music ministry, this group continues to press forward for the cause of Christ. Traveling some 200 dates a year all over the United States and Canada, the message of this group remains strong and powerful. Perhaps it is each group members own personal experience with God that continues to drive their excellence in performance and ministry. Naomi & The Segos is a legendary name in Gospel Music. With their traditional sounds, musical excellence, and sincerity, they produce a message that will lead people to Christ.
NAOMI SEGO: Naomi is one of the first 5 ladies of Gospel Music. She is a member of the SGMA Hall of Fame, and featured on the award winning Gaither Homecoming Series. Naomi is celebrating 50 years full-time ministry this year.
JERRY GILL, tenor vocalist, joined Naomi & The Sego’s in 1979 and rejoined Naomi in July 2008. People are loving Jerry’s musical talents and sweet spirit. Jerry is from Tifton, Georgia.
Naomi and the Segos are excited to announce the addition of Ethan Brooks as the new baritone vocalist.
Bryant Thigpen states, "If there's anything that's inevitable in gospel music, it's personnel changes. We are sad that Scott is leaving, but we wish him well with his new endeavors. I feel like we have found the perfect replacement. Ethan and I traveled together with LifeSong and became like brothers. I know that people all across the country are going to love his personality and singing."
"It's been my lifelong dream to sing gospel music professionally," stated Ethan. "I never imagined my first professional job would be with a living legend. I am honored and looking forward to stepping on stage with Naomi and the Segos and meeting gospel music fans everywhere."
Although Ethan is new to the Segos, he is no stranger to gospel music. Ethan previously sang with his family before beginning his journey in gospel music with LifeSong. Ethan is 18 years old and resides in Thomasville, Ga.
"We are very excited to have Ethan as a part of the Segos," Naomi stated. "Ethan is an exciting young man who has a bright future in gospel music."
BRYANT THIGPEN, age 21, joins the group as the pianist. While Bryant is a new member of the Segos, he is no stranger to gospel music, bringing over 10 years of experience to the group. For nearly seven years, Bryant traveled with his family group, The Reflectsons, before coming off the road for a short period of time. Bryant then formed a trio called LifeSong that traveled regionally and also promoted concerts under the name North Florida Concerts. It was at the age of seven that Bryant was introduced to Southern Gospel music. Sitting in the audience watching the groups on stage captivated his heart, and it was his dream to one day step on stage professionally. Although Bryant traveled many years regionally, it wasn't until he accepted the job with Naomi and The Segos as pianist that his dream would come true. Bryant resides in Madison, Florida and attends his grandfather's church, Bible Deliverance Church, when tour schedule permits.
