Matt Fouch Joins Legacy Five

Legacy Five announced today that Matt Fouch will join as their new bass vocalist. He will officially join the group on Sept. 1. Fouch was with Soul'd Out Quartet for eight years.

Here's a statement from Matt:

“For the past eight years I have had the great opportunity to travel and sing with the guys of Soul'd Out Quartet (SOQT). These men are high character individuals and it has been a pleasure to sing along side them. God has blessed SOQT and I am very thankful for the many friends I have made and the opportunities God has given through the ministry of SOQT. With that said, after much prayer, thought and consultation with my wife, I have decided to resign my position with SOQT and join the Legacy Five team. It is an honor and a privilege to join L5. These men have a wonderful calling on their lives and do a fantastic job. They are men of integrity and I couldn't be happier to join their ranks. I'm excited to see where God leads and what He does in this new season of my life. My family and I are thankful for your prayers and support, and I ask that you keep SOQT and L5 in your prayers as He leads both groups in the calling He has placed on their lives. God bless!” 

Scott Fowler of Legacy Five says:

“Seasons of life change for us all. Change is never easy but it is inevitable. The older I get, the less I like change, but with change comes the excitement of seeing what new and refreshing doors God opens for us. We are really looking forward to Matt’s contribution to Legacy Five, both on and off the stage. To Matt, Dusty, Michael and Bryan of Soul’d Out, I want to say how much I have appreciated how gracious and kind they have been to Legacy Five and Matt during this time of transition. I cannot remember when two groups have had this type of cooperation in a situation like this. They are truly good men and I have great respect for them.”

Also in the release was a statement from Matt Rankin of Soul'd Out Quartet. I think this move showed a lot of class from both group.

“Soul'd Out Quartet wishes to thank Matt Fouch for 8 years of service to the Lord and the group. We have been a part of seeing many come to Christ in those years. We have been a part of watching God's hand at work and have watched him supply the group's needs time and time again. We hate to see Matt leave Soul'd Out but we trust that God is leading this decision. We will be in prayer for a replacement and will continue our prayers and support for Matt Fouch, his family, and Legacy 5. Though change is many times difficult, the big picture is that we all are trying to serve the King. With that said, thank you Matt for making Soul'd Out a better group while you were here. We love you. God bless."

I'll get the opportunity to see both Legacy Five and Soul'd Out Quartet in Branson at Silver Dollar City next week. Since Matt doesn't start with Legacy Five until Sept. 1 officially, I wonder if he'll still be with Soul'd Out Quartet then or if he'll stay on and go ahead and sing with Legacy Five! I'll be sure to let you all know. Regardless, I look forward to seeing the new lineup of Legacy Five and what's in store for Soul'd Out.  

Here's Matt featured in a song with Soul'd Out Quartet