In 1953,  Pap and Grandma decided to start a gospel singing group. They traveled singing throught, Ohio, Maryland, and West Virginia and Pennsylvania.  There were two groups.  Merrill "Pap", Christine "Grandma", Tony "Dad" and Uncle Mark were the quartet. and Aunt Amy, Aunt Dolly and Aunt Sue made up a trio.  They made serveral records during this time.  Later the group was make up of: Pap, Grandma, Dad and Aunt Sue. Grandma sang until she died in 1982.  In the 1980's The Covalts were made of Dad, Jody, Mike and Holly.  Later Holly's girls: Emilee, Sallee, and Tonee along with Mike's children: Ethan, Eli, Kyle and Katarina and Jody's children: Kenny, Shania and Dillon,traveled and sang on stage with the group.  In 1996 The Covalts hosted their 1st Outdoor Gospel Sing and continue to do so.  In 2004 Tony "Dad" went home to be with the Lord.  Jody, Mike and Holly are still singing.  

Holly, Mike and Jody August 2016

Holly, Mike, Paul and Jody.  

The Early Years!!