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39 Articles

That’s Easy For You To Say

I’m honored to be able to emcee many Southern Gospel concerts throughout the year. And while I feel there are several better emcees than me, I can at least get the artists’ names right. Most of the time. One victim was comedian Dennis Swanberg. On that evening, I actually wasn’t emceeing the concert, but the promoter asked me to bring Dennis on since I was already on the platform talking about Singing News. So, I did. Well, I tried. I called him everything but Swanberg. Within the span of 10 seconds, I renamed him “Swanburt,” “Swangert,” and “Swansert.” I’ve known Tim Lovelace for probably 30 years—all the way to the “way back when” days. Even so, there’s an audience in Pennsylvania who, thanks to me, thinks Tim’s last name is “Laceless.” Back when Archie Watkins had…

That’s Easy For You To Say

If you have been listening to Southern Gospel music for the last several years, you have no doubt noted the emergence of a most dynamic young group known as The 3 Heath Brothers. The acclaimed trio is comprised of brothers Nicholas, Clayton, and Christian Heath. Elder brother Nicholas—at age 23—is not only a singer, musician, and sought-after programmer, he is also a talented songwriter. How did Nicholas get his start in Gospel music? “My father is a pastor in North Carolina,” he explains, “so we grew up singing in church. It was our mom that taught us to sing. As we got older, we’d occasionally perform at events or sing at other churches, but it was [producer] Roger Talley who helped us begin to define who we are as artists.” It was…

The Creator Is Always Creating

The Creator is always creating. It would have been easy for God to kick back with an iced tea on the seventh day, admire His creation, and retire from His work. After all, He had no deadlines to meet, no worlds to conquer, no goals to reach. The creation was perfect because the Creator is. It needed no tweaks, no halftime adjustments, no improvements. His project was complete. But the Creator kept creating. I suppose that’s what creators do; they can’t help it. It’s in their nature to make new things. We’ve been imprinted with the Creator’s stamp; His breath fills our lungs. Because our image and nature reflect His, we’ve been allowed to share that trait with Him: the ability to create new things. The Father has gifted each of us with…

The Creator Is Always Creating

A Legend Among Legends

Among Gospel music game changers during the decades of the 1960s and 1970s, the name “J.G. Whitfield” would be a strong contender for MVP. The contributions of this legendary pioneer, affectionately known by his fans as “The Old Gospel Man” or “Whit” by his peers, are continually felt in Southern Gospel today, more than a decade after his passing. Jesse Gillis Whitfield was born on September 8, 1915, in Bagdad, Florida. After serving in the military during World War II, Whitfield formed The Gospel Melody Quartet in 1947. Oft referred to by numerous promoters as “those boys from Florida,” the group’s name changed in 1954 to The Florida Boys, soon holding high the banner as one of Gospel music’s most iconic quartets for the next 60-plus years. Upon marrying the former Hazel…

A Legend Among Legends

Thirty Years of Honor

Happy New Year! May the new year bring you and your family the choicest of God’s blessings! The year 2024 marks a milestone in the history of the Southern Gospel Music Association. It is the 30th anniversary of our founding, and it has been a storied history for sure. We were founded in 1994 to establish a Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame to honor the legacy of our early pioneers and the lifetime achievements of present-day individuals. By God’s grace, we have been able to fulfill that purpose. Our first inductions into the SGMA Hall of Fame were in 1997, and our first museum was opened in 1999. Today, there are 197 SGMA Hall of Fame inductees who are honored in our present museum at The Museum Of Biblical Times…

Thirty Years of Honor

January 12 - 14, 2024

The Mesa Arts Center, owned and operated by the city of Mesa, Arizona, is an architecturally stunning facility located in the heart of downtown Mesa. And it is in the Center’s Ikeda Theatre that The Southwest Gospel Music Festival will take place, Friday, January 12 – Sunday, January 14. This 3-day, 4-session festival will feature many of Gospel music’s most beloved names, including two first-timers to the event. Appearing will be The Booth Brothers, The Inspirations, The Erwins, Legacy Five, The Hoppers, Liberty Quartet, TaRanda Greene, Endless Highway, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Tim Lovelace, and Poet Voices. This is a fan-favorite event for many Gospel music fans from all over North America—and no wonder! What could be better than hearing the best in Gospel music in one of the country’s best…

January 12 - 14, 2024

Poet Voices Announces New Member Poet Voices is proud to announce the addition of tenor vocalist, Jeff Snyder. Jeff is the Director of Worship at Valley Forge Freewill Baptist Church in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He and his wife, Melissa, have three children. "I know beyond any shadow of a doubt that God orchestrated this move,” Jeff shares. “We have seen His hand during every step of this process, and I am confident that we are operating in His will. I am thrilled to be able to share the stage with Poet Voices and to be a part of a brand that I see as vital to this genre I love so much. I am also looking forward to getting to sing some songs that have made an impact on my life for many…

A few years ago, I heard a preacher give an interesting take on the story of Naaman the Leper. He focused on the servant girl who told Naaman about the prophet who would know how to heal him. This led to Naaman famously dipping in the Jordan River seven times and being cured of his leprosy, which then led to Naaman’s trust in God! The Bible doesn’t mention anything else about this girl—not even her name—yet she was pivotal in this story. I began thinking of those people I’ve known, whose seemingly small acts changed the course of my life. One of those people is my sister, Lisa Williamson, who made a lasting impression through her example and her involvement. My life began with some challenges. My biological mother consumed drugs and…

Happy New Year!

Where did 2023 go? It was literally the fastest year of my life, but from what I hear, it’s only going to get faster! Christmas was amazing … the kids are growing up … my wife Kasey is the best … the church plant here in Kentucky is thriving. The year 2024 looks to be exciting as I head out on my first full year as a solo artist. The texts, calls, and emails I’ve received encouraging me means the world, and I know God has great things in store. Something else that has been a blessing to me started when Danny Jones of Singing News reached out to me a few years ago and asked me to write a monthly article for the magazine. To say “grateful” would be an understatement. I grew…

Happy New Year!

Pillars For Southern Gospel Artists

The dictionary describes the word “pillar” as a person or thing regarded as reliably providing essential support for something. If something is the pillar of a system, it is the most important part of it, or what makes it strong and successful. I like the part that says, “what makes it strong and successful.” In my opinion, there are four strong pillars that serve as a foundation for every Southern Gospel artist. They are performance, purpose, business, and songs. PERFORMANCE As a Southern Gospel artist, you should have a solid understanding of harmony. You should know chord structure, and you should know how you fit into the harmony of your group. As a singer, it’s very important to have proper vocal technique … how to breathe, proper placement of your tone in the mask,…

Pillars For Southern Gospel Artists

One of Gospel music’s favorite songwriters is Phil Cross. A veteran of both the pen and the stage, Phil takes a few moments this month to tell us about his church life … I attend Heritage Baptist Church in Calhoun, Georgia, and the pastor there is Shane Parrott. I am the music director, and I am so blessed that they give me time off when Poet Voices is out touring. We are a unique church. We have an open door to “whosoever will.” A lot of churches say that, but at Heritage, we really mean it. We have several people from varying backgrounds—for example, some have spent time in prison and others have just had a very rough life. Our church sincerely loves these people, and we welcome them into the church.…

1 What is your top ‘New Year’s Resolution’ for 2024? I don’t usually make New Year’s Resolutions, as they are too soon forgotten; however, should I make them for 2024, at the top of my list will be to be a more effective time manager. With ministry, touring, producing, and studio sessions, the past few months have been incredibly hectic, and both physically and mentally exhausting. 2 Who has been the most influential person in your music career? There have been so many that it is really impossible to name the one. Wow! I don’t even know where to begin. My musical journey started when I first played “Jesus Loves Me” with both hands at the age of three at my grandmother’s home on Thanksgiving Day. Since that time, many people have poured into…

Roy Pauley’s first column for Singing News was in July 1986. I was 5 years old, and obviously had no idea what his column meant, nor did I fully understand the impact of the people he was writing about. Roy paid tribute to the great songwriters of Gospel music history in that column with the names "Abernathy," "Sumner," "Ellis," Brumley, and many others from that era. For the last four decades, Pauley reverenced the greats in Gospel music history. With my first column, I would like to start by honoring him in the same manner. Because “in my opinion,” we are never going to be able to get where we are going unless we truly understand where we have been. Roy forgot more about Gospel music than I will ever know.…

When the name "Kingsmen" is spoken to the ears of a Gospel music fan, a million things come to mind—amazing talent, fascinating characters, memorable songs, and an iconic history. Nearly 70 years' worth, in fact! However, this article isn't as much about The Kingsmen as it is about the seemingly lost details of their origins. In the next few articles, my goal is to shed light on The Kingsmen—before The Kingsmen! It all starts around the 1950s with The McKinney Family from Asheville, North Carolina. Hicks and Joan McKinney were blessed to bring nine little boys into the world—yes, nine boys! All of these boys were singers, as were Hicks and Joan. Nearly every church-going family of this era would gather around the piano in their home and sing together. Singing…

Happy New Year!

This is one sweet treat for the New Year! These Swedish Almond Bars start with a butter crust and then a layer of smooth cream cheese filling with almond extract is added. To top it off—an almond-flavored butter frosting! By the way, this is perfect with a cup of coffee. Enjoy! Crust: • 1 cup butter, softened• ½ cup powdered sugar• 2 cups flour Filling: • 2 eggs• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened• 2 cups sugar• 1 teaspoon almond extract Frosting: • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar• 1 ½ tsp. milk (more if needed)• ¼ cup butter, softened• 1 tsp. almond extract In a medium bowl, mix crust ingredients until combined and press into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine filling ingredients and beat well. Pour over crust. Bake for…

Happy New Year!

I was raised in a rural community in the piedmont area of North Carolina. In 1969, however, every family in that community had to leave their homes and relocate to make way for a water reservoir and power plant. Claude and I had built our first home there four years earlier, and my parents had lived in that community for more than 40 years. If I wanted to revisit the place of my birth and trace the paths and creek banks where I played as a child, I would need scuba diving equipment. Moving was difficult for me at the time. Perhaps that is the reason a similar story I heard about a town in Maine caught my eye several years ago. An entire town would be submerged due to a power…

Happy New Life!

As I sit at my desk and type, I have the privilege of sharing my heart with the hope that my words find a place of lodging in your heart. I pray that they, in some way, help you navigate the life and the opportunities God has given you, and like a butterfly emerging from the cocoon, your life will take shape and become something new and beautiful. Having a new year—a clean slate of sorts—appeals to that inner desire to have a do-over, an opportunity to make some adjustments and improvements this time around the sun. The Christian life is like that. The life Jesus offers is a clean slate of monumental proportions. Other than Jesus Himself, two of the most influential people in the New Testament are Peter and…

Happy New Life!

It’s Going To Be OK

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.— 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 The beginning of a new year always brings out the pendulum of feelings. For those who have much to look forward to, the pendulum swings high and brings much joy, laughter, and excitement. For others, this start to the new year causes the pendulum to swing low into the valley of discouragement and regret. The calendar has turned, but their problems still remain. The thoughts of what could have been, and…

It’s Going To Be OK

Retire the Word “Retirement”

Every now and then someone asks, “Tim, at what age do you think you’ll retire?” I jokingly respond, “You have to have a job before you can retire!” I recently watched a documentary about Blue Zones—places where a large percentage of the residents live to be 100 years old or older. One of the Blue Zones that has been studied is the Okinawa Island in Japan. There are multiple reasons for so many centenarians on this island, including diet, gardening, exercise, and community connection. When it comes to retirement, Dan Buettner, founder of the Blue Zones Project, said, “In Okinawa, there isn’t even a word for retirement. Instead, there’s a word, ‘ikigai,’ which essentially means ‘the reason for which you wake up in the morning.’” Wow! So instead of telling our…

Retire the Word “Retirement”

Poor Old Winter!

Spring is a season of potential; of starting fresh and boundless new energy. It is a season of planning and optimism for things to come and new growth. Summer is a time of exuberance and doing. It is a time of bright sunshine and us at the height of our experience and energy. Autumn is the culmination of our harvest. It is a period of celebration and a series of holidays all in a row. It’s a grand display of creation, with colors everywhere and the reaping of the harvest. But what is poor old Winter? Who among us claims it as our favorite season? The trees are stark and naked and sleeping. The grass and fields are brown. The skies are grey. The world is quiet. We are forced to…

Poor Old Winter!

The Guardians - The Legacy Lives On

THE LEGACY LIVES ON The Guardians Daywind Records It’s a known fact that The Guardians have become one of the top quartets in Gospel music today. With their latest CD release, The Legacy Lives On, The Guardians pay tribute to founding member Dean Hickman, who recently retired from full-time traveling. Kicking this album off is the song, “It Ain’t Gonna Worry Me Long,” which is a great quartet song that reminds us of the fact that when we run to Jesus, the problem we face won’t worry us long. The fourth track, “Let My Heart Sing,” is a beautiful song which speaks of vulnerability to the Lord. It talks about not being able to find the words to say, but letting our heart sing to the Lord. The fifth track, “There Is A Love,”…

The Guardians - The Legacy Lives On

REAL Deal Band - In Jesus’ Name We Play

IN JESUS NAME WE PLAY (Instrumental Recording) The REAL Deal Band Family Music Group Longtime Southern Gospel music personality, Les Butler, owner of Family Music Group, has released a new instrumental album, In Jesus Name We Play, which features many of his Gospel music friends and musicians. This instrumental album will definitely get your feet to tapping as several well-known Gospel musicians came together to record ten beautiful and familiar songs. The first track, “The Old Gospel Ship,” gets everything started off with an electric guitar lead and throughout the song, several stringed instruments switch to the lead to proclaim, “I’m gonna take a trip, in that good ole Gospel ship.” It goes on to remind us that we are going to leave this old world behind. The fourth song, “I’m Living In Canaan…

REAL Deal Band - In Jesus’ Name We Play

When the spins were tabulated for the January Singing News Radio Chart, The Down East Boys were sitting on top with the No. 1 song for this month, “Love Worth Dying For.” The song features group member Doug Pittman, whose powerful tenor voice was made for singing in a Southern Gospel quartet. Ironically, Doug’s career of choice growing up in the 1990s was not that of a Gospel singer. He had a well-rounded childhood. His grandfather was an avid outdoorsman, and Doug would go hunting and fishing with him. Doug’s dad played drums and drove a bus with a regional group, and he, his mom, and brother would follow the bus in a minivan, supporting his father at nearly every concert. During middle and high school, Doug studied piano, and he…

Singing In The Sun Keeps Growing

Why does Singing In The Sun continue to see growth? In 2024, Singing In The Sun will embark on its 26th year of bringing all-star lineups of Southern Gospel music and national speakers to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The event has grown virtually every year with people attending from more than 45 states and multiple foreign countries. Singing In The Sun has gone through five expansions, and it now encompasses the entire Myrtle Beach Convention Center. In 2023, the event was sold out four out of the six nights—and fans are still raving about how much they were blessed. So why does Singing In The Sun continue to grow each year? Abraham Productions President & CEO Ray Flynn states, “Singing In The Sun is much more than…

Singing In The Sun Keeps Growing

Riggs is the life of the party on The Mylon Hayes Family bus! He is a three-year old mini Goldendoodle, and there’s no doubt he loves to get on the bus and travel! He thinks he owns the bus—and for all practical purposes, we guess he does! We’re pretty sure that barking at cows or people is Rigg’s favorite pastime. He recently went to obedience school to learn how to be “a good boy,” so we try to make sure he keeps practicing everything he learned. “Mischief” is Riggs’ middle name because he’s always snatching socks out of someone’s suitcase—or any other item left out in order to gain our attention. Kennedy left her AirPods on her nightstand one day and, well, it didn’t end well for the AirPods! Christmas probably doesn’t rank…

January 20, 2024

Jonathan Wilburn and the folks at GCMA Concerts want to invite you to the Gadsden Winter Sing 2024! The 6 p.m. Saturday, January 20 concert promises to be a good one as Jonathan will be joined by two of Southern Gospel music’s all-time favorite quartets, The Inspirations and The Kingsmen. “If you like quartet singing,” says Jonathan, “Gadsden is the place to be. Both The Kingsmen and The Inspirations are hitting on all eight-cylinders, and these two groups work so well together. I think we’re in store for a very memorable evening!” The Church At Wills Creek is just a few miles from downtown Gadsden, Alabama, and that’s where this concert will take place. Your GPS will want you to input 2730 Wills Creek Road and then it will take you to…

January 20, 2024

March 1-2, 2024

Mt. Home Baptist Church in Morganton, North Carolina, is the place to be March 1-2 as The Whisnants host the 2024 edition of their homecoming! At 6:45 p.m. on Friday, March 1, Jeff, Susan, Austin, Ethan, and Aaron will welcome The Mark Trammell Quartet, Karen Peck & New River, and The Inspirations. Saturday’s 6:45 p.m. concert will feature Brian Free & Assurance and Greater Vision. The Whisnants will appear each night. Don’t forget that at 1 p.m. on Saturday, a presentation of Gerald Wolfe’s Gospel Music Hymn Sing will take place. Featured will be Greater Vision, The Mylon Hayes Family, The Mark Trammell Quartet, and The Whisnants. Mt. Home Baptist Church is located at 2272 Mt. Home Church Road, not far from downtown Morganton. Tickets are available online at iTickets.com or by…

March 1-2, 2024

February 3 - 9, 2024

Mark your calendars now for Bill Bailey’s Annual Winter Gospel Music Convention! You’ll want to be in Wimauma, Florida, Saturday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 9 for performances from more than 30 of your favorite Gospel music artists. That’s right—more than 30! For 38 years, the largest winter sing in America has been taking place in Florida, and in the year 2024, the event once again returns to The Wimauma Convention Center (located five miles east of I-75 at Exit 240). Slated to appear are The Inspirations, The Booth Brothers, Karen Peck & New River, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Gold City, Tribute Quartet, The Hoppers, The Chuck Wagon Gang, The Mark Trammell Quartet, Legacy Five, The Whisnants, The Mylon Hayes Family, Brian Free & Assurance, The Kingsmen, Triumphant Quartet, The Erwins,…

February 3 - 9, 2024

Richard Hyssong

The Hyssongs hold the distinction of being the only Southern Gospel group from the state of Maine to have a Number One song on the Singing News Top 80 Radio Airplay Chart. In fact, they’ve had five Number One songs. One of the driving forces behind the success of the group is Richard Hyssong. This fun-loving, trombone-playing singer and entrepreneur spends most of his time trying to find new ways to promote not only The Hyssongs, but also the message found within their songs. Enjoy the conversation! Danny Jones (DJ): Richard, we all know that Maine is not exactly considered to be prime Southern Gospel music territory. How did you find your way into this music? Richard Hyssong (RH): My grandfather sang in a local quartet, and his love of Southern Gospel music was passed…

Richard Hyssong

Happy New Year!

As heard on Singing News Radio. We are excited to see what 2024 has in store. Last year was a great year for Country and Bluegrass Gospel, with many wonderful songs and albums that proved a blessing. Here were some of our favorite Bluegrass and Country Gospel tracks from the previous year: “The Mighty Name of Jesus”........................................................................High Fidelity “Thank You Lord For Grace”..............................................................Authentic Unlimited “Gentle Shepherd”................................................................................Lee Ann Womack “The Glory Road”........................................................Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers “Sanding Off The Edges”..............................................................................Tim Menzies “The Scarlet Red Lines”..............................................................................Larry Sparks “Somewhere Down The Road”................................................................The Steeldrivers “Mary, Did You Know?”.............................................................................Rhonda Vincent “The Building”...................................................................................Emily Ann Roberts “When God Dips His Pen Of Love In My Heart”..............................................Travis Tritt We would like to congratulate Michael Cleveland, Billy Strings & Terry Barber, Sam Bush, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Mighty Poplar, and Willie Nelson on their nominations for Bluegrass Album of the…

Happy New Year!

In a momentous celebration of the 55th anniversary of Singing News Magazine, SingingNewsTV is set to embark on a historic 55-concert tour in 2024. Recognized as the Southern Gospel equivalent of Netflix, SingingNewsTV has become a steadfast source of inspiration, streaming live performances from major events, and offering exclusive, subscriber-only events to many fans who may not be able attend the in-person concerts they so dearly love. Bringing Southern Gospel To Your Doorstep SingingNewsTV is bringing more of what the fans want to their fingertips on Smart TVs, computers, tablets, and phones. The channel has played a vital role in connecting fans with their favorite artists, and now, with a nationwide tour, it aims to create more unforgettable moments in 2024. Imagine the joy of being part of a live concert experience, celebrating…

A much beloved Southern Gospel concert series—The Original Battle Of Songs—is gearing up for a busy 2024! Promoter Paul Belcher will be featuring several of your favorite artists and you’ll want to get your tickets early. First on the schedule is the Saturday, March 2 concert at Parkway Baptist Church in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Appearing at the 6 p.m. event will be The Inspirations, Karen Peck & New River, and Triumphant Quartet. Thursday, April 4 brings a 7 p.m. concert with Greater Vision, The Inspirations, and Karen Peck & New River at the Clayton Center For The Arts in Maryville, TN. Gold City, Karen Peck & New River, and The Inspirations will appear at The Rome City Auditorium in Rome, Georgia, at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 5. Finally, make your…

October 10-12, 2024

Abraham Productions, Inc., is excited to announce a new multi-day event coming to the World Stage Theater at the Museum Of The Bible in Washington, D.C., on October 10-12, 2024. This historic event comes just three weeks prior to the 2024 presidential election and is called Restoring The Foundations concert. The three-day event will feature spectacular talent such as The Inspirations, Triumphant Quartet, Joseph Habedank, The Hoppers, The Whisnants, Brian Free & Assurance, Karen Peck & New River, Justin Cole, TrueSong, and several others. Acclaimed speakers such as Dr. Robert Jeffress, Dr. Ralph Sexton, Jr., Pastor C.T. Townsend, Pastor Tyler Gaulden, Pastor Neal Jackson, and others will also be a part of this incredible event. Those attending this event will get a three-day pass that includes six concert sessions, daily admission to…

October 10-12, 2024

Legacy Five - 25 Years & Counting

Sometimes a season of change can push us into blessings we never could have imagined. That has definitely been the case for Legacy Five, and as the acclaimed group celebrates their 25th anniversary this year, co-founder Scott Fowler and fellow “L5” members are thankful for an incredible journey. As a child, Fowler’s very first concert was The Cathedrals, and it was more than a dream come true when he grew up to join the group and perform with his heroes Glen Payne and George Younce. Of course, that ended when the group decided to retire, leaving younger members Fowler and Roger Bennett to contemplate their next move. “We wanted to keep singing,” Fowler tells Singing News. “They were very gracious and gave us a warning that they were going to travel…

Legacy Five - 25 Years & Counting

70th Anniversary

One of North Carolina’s most enduring and popular groups, The Harvesters, just celebrated a milestone anniversary. For 70 years, the group has been singing and touring for the cause of Christ, and while few artists reach this level of longevity, The Harvesters have remained steadfast in their mission to share the gospel everywhere they go. It was 1953 when five men organized a singing group. From Sand Mountain, Alabama, Bill Hefner (tenor), Buddy Parker (lead), and Herschel Wooten (bass) were all members of The Crusaders Quartet. They joined former Oak Ridge Boys member Pat Patterson and former Rangers Quartet pianist David Reece and relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina to form what would become The Harvesters Quartet. During the time of their formation, television station WBTV in Charlotte wanted a group to do…

70th Anniversary

Happy New Year!

The year 2023 seemed to fly by! We had a great year, with more than a quarter of a million listeners on our free app, and tens of thousands more listening from coast to coast on our affiliate radio stations. God is so good to us! In addition to being the program director for Singing News Radio, I host the morning show Monday through Friday. I always end my show by saying, "Be kind to each other, and I love you." A listener sent me an email and told me how much he appreciated me giving him that reminder every morning. He sent me this story, and I wanted to share it with you … A boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived,…

Happy New Year!

One of Southern Gospel music’s most iconic concert events is returning in 2024! Mark your calendar now for July 4-6 and make your plans to be at the new modern Great Smoky Mountains Event Park (the site of the former Inspiration Park) in Bryson City, North Carolina. Turn on the GPS, type in 1130 Hyatt Creek Road, Bryson City, and head to the mountains of western North Carolina. The Troy Burns Family and The Inspirations are pleased to present this three-day event that will include many of today’s leading artists. Scheduled to appear Thursday, July 4 are The Kingsmen Quartet, The Chuck Wagon Gang, and Jeff Tolbert & Primitive Road. Friday, July 5 will bring appearances by Greater Vision and The Mark Trammell Quartet. Karen Peck & New River, Jeff Tolbert…

For Chris Golden, combining music and faith is a family tradition. The talented singer/songwriter is keeping that legacy alive with both his busy solo career and by performing with his father, The Oak Ridge Boys’ William Lee Golden, his brother Rusty, and his children on a three-record collection that celebrates faith, family, and music. “It’s the family legacy and spans generations,” Chris says. “I’ve been blessed to play with a lot of well-known groups, but there’s nothing more fulfilling than making music with my family and carrying that on.” Golden is proud of his roots in Gospel music and his family’s connection to Singing News. “Singing News is something I’ve been reading since I was a kid. It was always on our coffee table,” he shares. “Most people know Dad and he…

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ALABAMA BILL BAILEY PRESENTS “MOBILE SINGS THE GOSPEL” Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 7 PM Oak Park Church - Mobile, AL (3321 Sollie Road) TALENT: Triumphant Quartet, The Hoppers, Karen Peck & New River, and The Guardians TICKETS: No tickets required! A $15 donation per person will be requested at the door for the concert. A love offering will be received during the concert for Bill Bailey Concerts. Doors open at 6 PM, and all seating is general admission. For more info call (941) 756-6942 or visit http://www.billbaileyconcerts.com BILL BAILEY PRESENTS “BIRMINGHAM SINGS THE GOSPEL” Friday, January 19, 2024 at 7 PM Bessemer Civic Center - Bessemer, AL (1130 9th Avenue SW - Just off 1-20/59) TALENT: Triumphant Quartet, The Hoppers, Karen Peck & New River, and The Guardians TICKETS: No tickets required! A $15 donation per person will be requested…

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