Shannon (Tantlinger) Cavett
Shannon has always loved the Southern Gospel genre, singing on stage since she was very young. She was blessed with the opportunity to not only sing with her family’s group The Gospel Rays, but has continued to sing as a worship leader at multiple churches over the years. During 2020, she felt God lead her to record a solo album which allowed her to travel with New Journey & sing her songs during 2021. She feels very blessed to share the stage with her mom & aunt and to be given the opportunIty to spread the Gospel through song.
Fun facts about Shannon:
Fun facts about Shannon:
- She married her amazing husband, Jeffrey Cavett, on December 30, 2022! He helps run the New Journey soundboard and also sings and plays piano!
- First time she sang on stage was at age 2.
- She has been playing violin since age 6.
- Accepted Christ as her personal savior when she was 6 years old at the dining room table, led in prayer by her mom.
- Has a cat named “Peanut”, loves the show FRIENDS, avid coffee drinker & enjoys traveling whenever given the chance!
- Shannon's Solo Album "Love Leads" is available on multiple online platforms. See her Hearnow Channel for where you can listen online!
Michelle (Eutsey) Tantlinger
Having sang with her family's group, The Gospel Rays, since she was 11 years old, Michelle has always enjoyed getting to minister through singing and playing piano. Saved at age 9, she has seen many lives changed by the power of God and His faithfulness. When New Journey was created in 2013, Michelle was struggling with a brand new diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, but God has been so good and has not only used the illness to help strengthen herself, but to help her minister to others going through similar health situations.
Fun facts about Michelle:
Fun facts about Michelle:
- She cannot read music but instead plays piano by ear.
- Used to be painfully shy (I know...hard to believe).
- Married to Vaughn Tantlinger (Aug 19, 1989)
- Has 2 grown children, Shannon and Justin (married to Chelsea May 2015), who are both serving the Lord in their own music ministries.
- Owned and operated her own greenhouse business for 17 years.
Melissa (Eutsey) Tressler
Melissa (Missie) started singing with her family's group, The Gospel Rays, at the age of 9, and accepted Christ as her personal savior at the early age of 7 years old. Married to Patrick Tressler since 1991 (former drummer of The Gospel Rays), Missie is thankful for the goodness of God and His faithfulness over the years. He has been her constant hope and joy, blessing her with 2 beautiful children, Hope & Luke. Her love of music and singing shines throughout her sweet voice and personality onstage and offstage.
Fun facts about Missie:
Fun facts about Missie:
- Has a puppy named Evie and a cat named Kitty.
- Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving but doesn't care for turkey!
- Enjoys counted cross stitching, crochet, and puzzles
- Loves Mexican & Italian food.
- Has her own motorcycle (What??)
- Works full time at an insurance brokerage firm in the administration department.