New Christy Minstrels, The

American large-ensemble folk music group founded by Randy Sparks (d. 2024) in 1961. Sparks owned the trademark for the group name

Last established lineup prior to Sparks' death was:

Tracy Newman
Becky Jo Benson
Dave Rainwater
Dave Deutschendorf
Greg O'Haver
Tholow Chan
Ed Stockton
Julie Theroux

Members:
Ann White, Art Podell, Barry Kane, Barry McGuire, Bob Buchanan, Buddy Bohn, Christine Andreas, Curtis Coleman, Dave Ellingson, David Rainwater, Dolan Ellis, Doug Brookins, Gayle Caldwell, Gene Clark, Greg O'Haver, Jackie Miller, Karen Black, Karen Gunderson, Keith Barbour, Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, Kiyoko Itoh, Larry Ramos, Linda Hart, Mayf Nutter, Michael McGinnis, Michael P. Whalen, Mike Settle, Nick Woods, Paul Potash, Randy Sparks, Russell Thornberry, Terry Wadsworth, Thelma Camacho, Tholow Chan, Tracy Newman