‘His Anointed Ones’ featured in Christian Voice Magazine

In the quiet hollows of Stinking Creek, Kentucky – also known as Flat Lick – something extraordinary is rising from the rural soil: not fame, not fortune, but a music ministry steeped in prayer, purpose, and the love of Jesus. At the heart of this movement is the family Gospel trio known as His Anointed Ones: Tina Farmer, her husband Scott Farmer, and their spirited young son, Israel Collins.

Tina, the group’s lead vocalist, carries a voice shaped by both the trials and triumphs of life. A graduate of Union College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Sociology, and Criminal Justice, she’s worked over two decades in public service – first in prosecution and permanency, now as a Family Support Specialist. But her true calling sings loudest on weekends, when she steps into churches and revivals to share the message she’s carried since childhood: “I’m not doing this to be famous. I’m doing this to lead the lost to Jesus.”

The group’s origin is rooted in prayer. Before Tina and Scotty married in May 2022, she asked God for a name for their ministry, and the answer came early – His Anointed Ones. That moment wasn’t just the birth of a band; it was the affirmation of a divine calling.

Scotty’s journey began in London, Kentucky, strumming a guitar at the age of 3. Raised in a musically rich household and nurtured by his aunt Earnestine Turner, he quickly became a familiar face at churches and funerals. By 16, his talent caught the eye of Gospel singer Troy Cupp, leading him to join The Singing Cupps, a group that toured various states and brought Gospel music to new audiences.

Tina, too, was immersed in church life from the age of 10, thanks to her grandmother’s steady encouragement. She eventually found her strength not just in vocals but behind a drum kit, playing “like no one else,” as she humbly shares. Together, she and Scotty are a musical force of unity, blending rhythm guitar, harmony and the lyrical pulse of faith.

Their son, Israel, now in second grade at Barbourville Independent School, adds a vibrant presence to the trio. Though young, he’s already singing both lead and harmony and carries a bold joy for God’s word, football, and baseball. “He loves to sing for Jesus,” Tina says with unmistakable pride, a sentiment echoed in the warmth of their performances.

Their latest release, What if You Never Existed – written by longtime friend Nathan Purcell – is more than a song. It’s a question that lingers in the heart of every believer, a lyrical meditation on grace, purpose, and the power of divine presence. The song shares its name with their debut album, a collection born not of commercial ambition, but of raw testimony.

Tina’s victory at the 2024 Gospel Barn Sing-a-Thon serves as a joyful punctuation to their ministry’s rise, yet she’s quick to remind audiences that trophies and charts aren’t the point. “We are just willing vessels,” she says. “We do what God tells us to do.”

During the week, they’re like any other family: Tina supports local families through her government work, Scotty cleans schools with quiet diligence, and Israel studies and plays ball. But come Sunday morning or revival night, they are His Anointed Ones, lifted by their faith and the power of music to heal, uplift, and bring souls to Christ.

Their fans don’t find glamor – they find grace. Their songs don’t aim for stardom, they aim for salvation. Whether singing old hymns with a country twang or sharing new compositions full of truth, Tina, Scotty, and Israel show what it means to be “chosen to carry out God’s word.”

As Tina says with quiet conviction: “We help lift each other up. That’s what Jesus would do.”