It is the day after Black Friday, which is the day after Thanksgiving and I’ve managed to still be alive. How did I battle the crowds and remain unscathed? Simple! I stayed home and shopped on my computer. (That’s kind of cheating, isn’t it?) Oh well, I didn’t make many purchases anyway, so why face…
In 2010, The Singing News announced that their celebrated SN Fan Awards Show would move to Dollywood that year and be incorporated with the SGMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which also made its home at the theme park. The Fan Awards had been hosted at NQC since the 70’s and remained there until 2009. …
Being located in Missouri is quite handy when one of SGM’s largest events comes to Branson every year. Yep, I’m talking about Silver Dollar City’s Southern Gospel Picnic! Once again, the park brought in sixty artists to seven stages over the course of eleven days. I count myself blessed to have been able to be…
This DVD is based on a true story and is set in Los Angeles, California. The owner of a big company called Tycor, has created a security system called “Jericho” that fails the final test before it can be sold to clients. Now, main character, Paul Tyson, is in financial ruin. Coincidentally, a Brazilian…
The Mark Trammell Quartet Homecoming has quickly become one of my favorite weekends in the past four years. Friday night kicks off the weekend with a great concert, the golf tournament spends a couple hours on the green Saturday morning, and then everyone returns to the church that evening for more music. Sunday morning we…
It is hard to imagine staying in the same career for 40 years… (Especially if you’re like me and haven’t even been on the earth for that long! LOL) Yet, Mark Trammell has. Saturday evening at the MTQ Homecoming, we all gathered to celebrate with Mark as he was honored for his 40 years in…
Who would stand outside in the August heat for an hour waiting for the doors to open when you could sit in an air conditioned car? Folks who were expecting an exceptional night with their favorite artists, I’d say. Then again, look who’s talking? The person who drove eight hours to be at that particular…
Saturday was the last day at the Lester’s Homecoming (a.k.a. The Cave) and was also a full day at the caverns. Earlier in the day the Lester’s hosted their popular talent contest in the “Little Cave.” (Which was brought back to the schedule this year by popular demand!) The winner was awarded $500 and a…
Friday was a full day at “The Cave.” In the afternoon Karen Peck and New River had a matinee in a cave adjacent to the main cavern, this low ceiling place of entertainment has been nicknamed the “Little Cave” and we had a wonderful afternoon there with KPNR! In the evening, we gathered back in…
On Friday afternoon, there was a matinee in the “little cave” around noon with Karen Peck and New River. The little cave is next to the zip-line building and a few other shops. It is most known for its flying friends (aka – bats) and being a bit chilly, even during the day. “Well, Karen,…
