Arthur Rice (born December 27, 1962 in Asheville, North Carolina) is the lead singer for the Kingdom Heirs. He has been with the Kingdom Heirs since 1995. He previously traveled with The Kingsmen and Squire Parsons.The son of Julius and Nedra Wade Rice, he has been nominated for numerous Singing News Fan Awards, including favorite newcomer (twice), male vocalist (16 times), favorite lead (17 times), favorite baritone (once), and along with the rest of the band has won favorite band (6 times).