Larry Tidwell
A Certified Senior Advisor and a Believer in the "Gospel", the Death, Burial and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, "without whom I am nothing". I believe he is the reason that this great nation came into existence... to be able to worship God as we are lead is a privilege, never to be taken for granted. That privilege is one that was bought first by the Lord himself, as he died on that terrible cross for our sins, he was buried and as he said he would, rose again on the third day for our justification. Your simple faith in what He accomplished for you, personally will provide you with eternal life - as a gift from God! Then too, this privilege is due to our BRAVE Military and their unselfish willingness to put their lives on the line so we might continue to enjoy our Freedom! “We love Jesus and appreciate our troop's sacrifice and it's my commitment that "as long as God gives us a voice to sing NEITHER WILL BE FORGOTTEN”. God Bless America and Glory be to God.
Ed Jones
Ed, originally from Columbia SC, moved to Alabama in 1970 and met Larry Tidwell in 1972. They became good friends, particularly after Ed heard Larry sing and Larry heard Ed play guitar. They started playing at small events which eventually led to larger events and then into recording. In 1979, they recorded a single that Ed wrote called "You Know the Feeling" which was played on a number of country stations around the southeast. They had a local band called "The Royals" which played in a number of the hotels in the Alabama area. The band played its last gig in 1980. During this time, Ed was beginning a career with Primerica in the financial services industry, which he is still involved with today and presently holds a position of Senior Vice President. In 1985, Ed wrote a series of songs for the company, including "The A. L Williams Fight Song".
Boyce Smith
Boyce, born in Birmingham, Alabama and has been living in that area for his entire life. After graduating from Banks High School, he attended 2 years of college where he met his lovely wife Debra (Milton) who also grew up in Birmingham. Boyce has worked in sales with Ed for the past 30 years and has two adult children, Carry and Travis, both happily married today.
Boyce and his family attended church with Ed and Larry for many years, sang, and played guitar with them from time to time through the 70’s and 80’s. Their first project together was a patriotic album that developed as the result of a request of an Army officer serving in the first Gulf war during the build up stage. Thousands of "A Salute To The Victors" were passed out, free of charge, to veteran’s organizations and any other military unit or individual that they met. From there, by word of mouth, the booking began and the band has spent the last twenty years or so traveling from coast to coast playing primarily for the military or patriotic events. “I think I can speak for all of us when I say that we serve out of a deep love and appreciation for our God, Country and the men and women that sacrifice to keep us free. It is an honor for us to be able to serve them and tell them "Thank You" for their service to our country. It also gives us a chance to tell them about our REAL hero, Jesus Christ which is why we originally formed the band in the beginning.”
Our Commitment
Our group has touched countless thousands of veterans and their families over the years. As you listen to our music you'll quickly understand that HOMELAND is not just another group singing patriotic and gospel songs. it is our mission to do God's work by bringing veterans and people, just like YOU, together in appreciating our Freedom and to come to know Jesus Christ in an up close and personal way.