• CCMA nominees for "Vocal Group", "Entertainer of the Year", and "Leo Johnston - Evangelist of the Year" 2007 
  • Voted CCMA "Music Evangelist" 2003.
  • Voted Musician's Associaton of Central Texas' Christian Band of the Year, 2001 and 2002.
  • Voted ICGMA Vocal Group of the Decade for the 90's.
  • Voted the CCMA “Vocal Group of the Year” in 1999.
  • Voted the ICGMA “Band of the Year” and “Vocal Group of the Year” in 1996 and 1999.
  • Worked with other successful ministers such as Mike Barber, Kenneth Copeland, Del Way, Luis Palau and Dave Roever.
  • Appearances on the Cheyenne Country Show, the CCMA Awards Show at Ryman Auditorium and the historic Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, and Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO.
  • CCMA nominees for "Vocal Group" and "Entertainer of the Year" 1996-2003.
  • CCMA nominees for Song for the Year 1996 and 1999.

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Leo resides in White House, TN and is an ordained minister as well as a singer, songwriter and musician. He has been in the ministry for much of his life. Leo is the Founder and President of CrossCountry Ministries. He not only plays rhythm guitar and is the lead singer for the band, but he also preaches in churches and prisons around the country. Listen below to Leo's personal testimony.

Casey, Jennifer, and their three girls, Amelia (15), Hannah Beth (11), and Abby Jo (7), live in White House, TN, and attend Temple Baptist Church. He enjoys softball, fishing and spending time with the family. Jenny is an RN at Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville, TN. "Being able to use the talent God gave me in such a positive way is really refreshing for me. It makes me feel like he has put his stamp of approval on the fact that I have chosen music as a way of life." Almost forgot the zoo: 1 Beagle mix (Rufus), a cockatiel (Chesney), two goldfish (Dora and Boots), a donkey (Frisco), a horse (Shi), a mouse (Minnie) and two corn snakes (Sammi & Otis).
Troy was the newest member of Cross Country until TJ came along. He and his wife Janice live in Temple, Texas where she teaches 4th grade. His performance experience spans a variety of musical groups over the last 40 years. His first professional performance was at the age of 10. He is the only member of Cross Country to respond to the name "Pappy" as of December of 2005 when his first grandson was born.  Troy enjoys target shooting with his son and Texas A&M Aggie sports...GIG 'EM
TJ Taylor, Percussion & Vocals
TJ Taylor is the newest member of CrossCountry The Band.  TJ is from Safford, Arizona and started his percussion career at the age of 11 playing in his church's praise and worship band along with his dad AJ and his mom Traci.  TJ likes to spend time in the outdoors hunting and fishing.  He also likes to spend time with his younger brother Jake and is blessed with a wonderful relationship with his grandparents.

Leo Johnston
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Casey Morton
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Troy Vance
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TJ Taylor
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"Givin' Their All...Livin' The Call!"