Have you ever noticed that when we talk about events, we never say we’re looking forward to the end of an event, but the beginning? Times of beginning stir up anticipation and excitement. And if you’re a Gospel Music fan experiencing a bit of cabin fever, then maybe you’ve felt that kind of anticipation about…
A few weeks ago, Southern Gospel Music fans learned that tenor Blake Buffin was leaving the Mark Trammell Quartet to return to his home state of Ohio. Those attending the Mark Trammell Quartet Homecoming on July 26th – 28th in Anniston, Alabama would be the ones to see him in concert for the very last…
When you go to a Gospel Sing on St. Patrick’s Day, you never know what might turn up being green. At the Friday morning Prayer Breakfast, it was the donuts. Yep, that’s right – green Krispy Kreme donuts! The batter was dyed green but they tasted just the same. There was also an assorted box…
Tuesday afternoon proved to be a lovely day at Silver Dollar City! Though the forecast warned of a 30-40% chance of rain, the clouds were just enough to protect us from the rays of the sun so we could enjoy being outside. The Southern Gospel Picnic offers a wide variety of artists to see each…
The Southern Gospel Picnic at Silver Dollar City was already underway when we came back from our “Pacific Northwest Tour.” Monday morning we rose early to be at the city in time for the first show with the Mark Trammell Quartet in the Red Gold Heritage Hall and stayed on for the evening concert in…
The stage was dim and darkness flooded the rows of seats closest to the stage. Hanging above the center of the stage, one word hung illuminated in shamrock green – Memphis. I had not attended The Memphis Quartet Show in 2015 and did not have plans to go this year either, but special circumstances allowed…
In 2016, the Whisnants celebrated their 3rd Annual Homecoming in their hometown of Morganton, North Carolina. This Gospel Sing is a two night event hosted by the Whisnants that feature several groups each evening. To give you an idea of talent, they had artists such as Ivan Parker, Karen Peck & New River, Mark Trammell…
“Turn right onto College Street towards COMMA,” came the voice from my iPhone. While driving through the quaint streets of Morganton, North Carolina, I pondered the things I knew about the COMMA. Home to the Whisnants Homecoming, I had reviewed the Whisnants “Homecoming Live” DVD that was filmed there in 2015 for the Singing News…
Dove Award Winning artist Brian Free & Assurance (BFA) will host their very first Unashamed Fan Retreat to be held October 14-16, 2016. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina at LifeWay’s Ridgecrest Conference Center, BFA will spend three days with a limited number of fans providing an exclusive weekend with the group….
The grey clouds hanging above the hotel seemed to grow darker as noon approached. The moment I stepped in the shower, the tornado sirens blared their warning of woe. Not exactly a good day for an outdoor Gospel Sing, eh? But over the years, both the fans and proprietors of Beacon Park learned to conquer…
