Return to their roots

In 1994 they decided to scale down their act, opting for simple accompaniment and more intimate church performances in lieu of stadium and large concerts. They signed a one project
deal with the familiar Impact records, which had just been re-acquired by Homeland Records and Landmark Distribution. After a 3 year recording hiatus, the release of Til He Comes marked the change back to a Southern Gospel sound, losing the hard edge of previous albums and helping restore their original fans to the fold.

In 1998 The Imperials were inducted into the Gospel Music Association's Gospel Music Hall of Fame. All five original members, Jake, Armond, Gary, Sherrill & Henry, as well as Terry Blackwood, Shermen Andrus, Joe Moscheo, Jim Murray and Russ Taff were there to accept their induction. In 2003, The five members of The Imperials that toured with Elvis reunited
for a 25th Anniversary Elvis Lives concert and DVD recording.

In September of 2004, Armond Morales transferred ownership of The Imperials to the current lineup: Jason Morales, Jeremie Hudson, Ian Owens and Shannon Smith. This group has eturned to a more traditional Gospel music sound, releasing two albums in 2007 and achieving their first top 20 song in more than 15 years. The current group has also performed at Carnegie Hall, the first time the Imperials ever appeared at that venue. In April 2008, The Imperials latest project, Back To The Roots earned album of the year honors from Sogospelnews.com.


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