The last session of Greater Vision’s Praisefest was on October 31st, Halloween. A few days later, we were home anticipating another great Gospel music concert down the road in Mountain Grove, Missouri. This annual concert we were present at celebrated it’s 9th year, and this was our third year to attend. Previous years, the…
Merry Christmas everyone! I can’t believe that it is December already, can you? So the question is, are you ready for Christmas? I am! The house is decorated, the trees are up and the weather has that chill to it reminding me winter is in full swing. There is only one thing missing – Christmas…
With images of the snow-frosted Smoky Mountain National Park in my mind and the frigid clean air in my lungs, we meandered off the mountain and down to New Hope Church for the last session of Praisefest. Could I believe that in a few short hours the Gospel Sing that started only a few…
Wednesday morning was bitter cold – just one step outside my hotel room proved that! Then again, when my gaze fell upon the mountains and I saw nothing but white peeks, the temperature no longer mattered – it had snowed in the mountains! Now if seeing that didn’t cheer you up, nothing would! It…
After an afternoon in Gatlinburg, we drove down through the Smoky Mountain National Park and back to Praisefest for the evening session. It was another cold day and the drizzling rain didn’t help the gloom! But inside New Hope Church, it was far from gloomy! Off to my left, a group was getting their picture…
Crisp, cold air blew in my face as I emerged from the elevator into the cool morning breeze. It was Tuesday morning, and we were up early and ready for the second session of the Great Smokies Praisefest! While driving down the street toward New Hope, I couldn’t help but notice the majestic Smoky Mountains…
Navigating up the steep drive with our SUV, my thoughts were drawn back to spring when we motivated up a similar incline to the Mansion Theater…and the very first “Praisefest Branson.” Only this time, instead of Branson, Missouri – we were in Sevierville, Tennessee. Men in bright orange vests waved flashing red sticks, directing us…
When you know of a great place to go hear Southern Gospel Music, you go back again and again. Well, the evening I’m about to tell you of was our third time (this year) to be at the Meramec Theater in Steeleville, Missouri. And we had a good reason to be there! – Triumphant Quartet!!! …
Duane Garren, our emcee, asked us to stand to our feet and sing Victory In Jesus as a congregational. The hymn echoed through the cave as hundreds of fans complied. A few moments later, Tim Parton was asked to sing God’s Been Good, the lyrics of the ballad flowed out into the crowd, reminding them…
The legends and heroes of Southern Gospel Music have lived their lives on the highways – offering fans a variety of venues in which to see them perform. From the beach to the mountains, haunted hotels and famous concert halls in NYC, small country churches to stadiums, fabulous cruises and the cherished all night sings…
