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…
Finding Jesse James in a Gospel Singing…
The realization hit me once again – I was sitting in the middle of a cave! Our seats for Thursday night at the Lester’s Homecoming were in the middle of the ballroom, I’ll tell you what, no matter where you sit in the cave, the experience is unforgettable! Our emcee, Mr. Duane Garren, began the…
A Cave, A Bat, And A Gospel Sing
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…
GIVE-A-WAY: A “Group” Solo Project
Howdy ya’ll! I just came back from the Great Smokies Praisefest in Sevierville, Tennessee – that’s why this post is a little late in coming! We had a great time over there with Greater Vision and all the groups they brought in. It was a wonderful event! But now, you’re probably wanting to see what…
Karen Peck and New River in the Rolling Hills
You can see a variety of things on the way to a Gospel Sing…especially when traveling a road you haven’t been on before! Well, as we snaked down a two lane road, I couldn’t help but notice the 8 foot fence with signs that warned, “NO HUNTING! – Tame Elk!” Sure enough, amidst the rolling…
Three Theaters, Two Quartets and a Trio
Eleven Days of Southern Gospel Music. Sounds like heaven, eh? For me, the last day of this great event at Silver Dollar City was on the first Saturday in September. Even though the Southern Gospel Picnic had two more days to go, this one was the last day that I would attended. So, who occupied…