Karen Peck and New River, a southern gospel group based in Gainesville, Georgia,
was formed in 1991 by Karen Peck Gooch, Susan Peck Jackson, and Rickey Gooch.
Karen Peck Gooch joined The Nelons (formerly The Lefevres) in 1981 for a decade
before forming her own group. Their debut album Karen Peck and New River was
released in 1991, followed by Restoration in 1992. Notable songs include "Why
Can't All God's Children Get Along" (1992) and "God Answers Prayer" (1993). The
group has had five consecutive Number 1 songs in southern gospel music and
received multiple awards, including 1...