Circle of Friends formed in the fall of 2002.  Members Lisa Pierce and Debbie Ashburn's unique arrangements give the mixed quartet a "special blend" which captures the hearts of audiences.  Their southern gospel harmonies have been heard at many churches, community functions, private events and outdoor concerts and festivals around Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and New York.  The group has a very energetic style of singin, as anyone who has seen them in concert will agree.  "Our primary purpose is to give glory to God through our songs, to encourage people and to win the lost to Christ - and have fun while doing it," says group member, Bobby Greener.

One of the group's greatest ambitions was to found a singin' on the grounds in northeast Ohio.  Spearheaded by the group's bass singer, Brad Ashburn, "The Gospel Trail" evolved and they are proud to host this annual sing each summer in Perry, Ohio.

The group released their first CD, "The Call", in December 2003.  The group's Christmas release, "A Christmas Journey", containing two original songs as well as 10 other well loved titles, was released in November 2004.  "Amen!" was released in October 2005. Their most recent CD, "Straight & Narrow Road", which consists of all original songs, was released in January 2008.