GOSPEL MUSIC QUARTERLY: 1st QUARTER 2014

Winter 2014 s 1st Quarter

A Spiritual Journey

Christmas Jubilee

Dreams Come True

Is it over or has it just begun?

what’s inside • • • • • • • • • • • •

Cathedrals family reunion Christmas Jubilee 14 years and counting beyond the stage When you least expect it Stronger that’s why i love him so “Champion of Love” the recording process a little insight drive Dreams come true

features Gospel Music Quarterly winter 2014 – 1st quarter President and ceo Landon Beene landon@tributemediasource.com

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Financial Director Nate Goble nate@tributemediasource.com Art and Marketing Director editor Jessica Harkness jessica@imcgraphicdesign.com

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Office Assistant Brittany Goddard office@imcconcerts.com Staff Writer Veronica Burniston advisory board Gerald Wolfe, Scott Fowler, Dean Hopper, Eric Bennett, Mark Trammell, Jim Brady

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IMC Vision Innovative Management Consulting, Inc. (IMC) is dedicated to bringing the audience an uplifting musical experience. Our goal is to present top quality performances and spiritual encounters to edify your life.

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General Information The Gospel Music Quarterly Magazine is published quarterly by Innovative Management Consulting, Inc. for fans of southern gospel music and is distributed free of charge. The Gospel Music Quarterly Magazine provides viewers with an insight on southern gospel music artists, major special events and concert tours.

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Christmas Jubilee

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At home for christmas

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14 years and counting

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beyond the stage

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all aboard

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When you least expect it

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Stronger

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that’s why i love him so

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“Champion of Love”

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I don’t remember dropping the skunk

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the recording process

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a little insight

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Drive

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Dreams come true!

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Artist schedule

Is it over or has it just begun?

A Christmas Jubilee to remember Family traditions of the artists Every milestone is a new legacy The Artist Questionnaire Gospel Music Celebration Cruise Unplanned experiences and unique encounters A spiritual journey with TaRanda Greene We love because He first loved us (1 John 4:19) The story behind the music Devotional by Ken Davis Mark Trammell Quartet’s new project At home with Eric Bennett Celebrating the release of “Drive” Mission trip with Tim Lovelace “The Sweetest Place on Earth”

Behind the Scenes A Letter from the President Reflecting back on the year, 2013, I remember heading down to Florida for a series of concerts and our first annual Caribbean Cruise. In the first quarter of the year, Innovative Management & Consulting (IMC) hosted and promoted 36 concert nights, three Jubilee tour dates, three multi-day events, two cruises and successfully published the first Gospel Music Quarterly. God has truly blessed us at IMC. As I write this I am sitting on my hotel balcony in Ft. Lauderdale, FL in preparation of our annual Gospel Music Celebration Cruise.

This is my absolute favorite time of the year and my most treasured event that IMC is honored to host. The artists that come on this cruise are undoubtedly some of the best artist in gospel music today and more than that… we are ALL FAMILY! I always look forward to greeting them backstage about fifteen minutes before the first program to give them final instructions for the week.

During this time we join together in prayer asking God to bless the lives of the people aboard the ship to give them an once-in-alifetime vacation experience. Our team works a year in advance on these cruises to make sure that our programs are not just another gospel music concert, but truly a special exclusive cruise experience.

I am asked from friends, fans and artists what makes our cruises so special and how they sell out. The answer is… we cater to the people. It is a definite combination of the right artist and speakers, paired with the unmatched care of our cruise partners, Inspiration Cruises and Tours. There is also the experience of the 5-star cruiseline, Holland America Cruiseline, who takes pride in being a conservative and elegant cruiseline. In addition to concerts in the same venue each night on the ship and technical crew, we also have developed some of the funniest afternoon showcases you will ever see! There is nothing like watching your favorite gospel music artist have to answer relationship unrehearsed questions in front of an audience AND their “stay-at-home” spouse. All of this and more will make this great week aboard the finest in gospel music cruises, Gospel Music Celebration.

The last quarter of this past year has been one of the most amazing seasons for our promotion company. We developed and hosted the first ever “Cathedrals Family Reunion” event in Fort Worth, TX. Shortly after the completion of this monumental event, I had three short weeks to complete the details for our Jubilee Christmas tour that took us to 16 markets in 17 days, spread across ninety eight hundred miles. Great plans are in the works for the future of both the Christmas Jubilee Tour, and the soon-to-be announced future of Cathedrals Family Reunion events.

Something we are extremely excited about this year is the recent addition of Dailey & Vincent to our roster of artist we represent in our events and cruises. Dailey & Vincent are becoming one of the most popular artists among the bluegrass and country market.

They have very strong roots in southern gospel music and showcase their style of southern gospel during almost every concert they do whether it be in a theatre or at a state fair. We just recently announced that IMC will be managing and partnering with Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent on their very first annual Bluegrass Cruise! This is so exciting because we have extended our reach into other genres of music in hopes to further reach the world with this life changing music, the Gospel in song! Because of this cruise relationship, we are trying to add Dailey & Vincent to several of our 2014/2015 events, as well as taking a large inventory of their tour dates across the nation. My prayer is that God will continue to open doors like this to broaden our reach.

In addition to all of this, our staff has been busy designing and developing two new events for 2014. These are the Pennsylvania Gospel Music Festival to be held in Hershey, PA the hometown of Hershey Chocolate Company and the Virginia Beach Gospel Music Festival in Virginia Beach, VA. Our heart for these events is to not only give you a GREAT program with all types of artists but also, to bring you to a great family atmosphere. My constant goal is to pair our music with a family-focused destination so that our attendees will want to bring their children and grandchildren with them.

Gospel music is still the greatest music in the world because of the message it carries so clearly. If it were not for my parents taking me to see the Cathedrals at such an early age, I question what I would be doing today. These concerts literally changed my life and gave me a great desire to “take the gospel into all the world”. I distinctly remember a hand-written note I received from Scott Fowler when I was only 12 years old. It was on Cathedrals stationary with their name repeatedly stamped in green letters. It said, “Landon, I know how much you love gospel music and your wish to be involved in it… keep practicing and working towards your goal. You are a great young man I am confident that God will give you the desires of your heart.” Signed “Scott Fowler – Psalm 3:5-6”.

I’m so thankful that God saw fit to give me the desires of my heart! Not only am I involved in the music, I get to serve with the very people I looked up to as a child… I even get to tell Scott Fowler what to do!

I love my job!

Sharing the Story… from behind the scenes, Landon Beene

(Top to Bottom): Landon with the CFR Alumni guys in Fort Worth TX; Landon doing a TV morning show interview while on tour in IDaho; Christmas Jubilee billboard in branson, MO; Landon with his son, Ethan and daughter, mallory while riding with their daddy on bus during Jubilee tour; tour bus driving in the snow in wa; Landon takes the Christmas jubilee guys to the nike store in freezing Beaverton, or

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Is it over or has it just begun? by: Chris Allman

...A Continuing Legacy

Five Cathedral Alumni men singing together

The recurring thought for me was that George and Glen were the foundation of the group..but never made it just about themselves. They chose young men they felt would “fit” and then they allowed them to grow their talent within a “team” effort. To look on the stage and remember the individuals when they were first “Cathedrals” was gratifying. They had talent. They had drive and were given the opportunity and they earned that trust! The CFR was such a pleasure. Thanks to everyone that made it such a memorable event!

The Cathedral Family Reunion Event in Ft. Worth brought back so many special memories for me. It was such a pleasure to sit on the front row as a fan that weekend and just listen to the music and story’s. My late father began booking the Cathedrals in 1969 and I had the privilege of getting involved in their scheduling in 1982. Either my father or I spoke to Glen Payne nearly every day of the work week until his passing in October of 1999. Still to this day I miss him calling in just checking to see if any new dates had been booked so he could update his little black book he always had with him. It was a blessing and honor representing not only George and Glen but all the other guys who were a part of the Cathedrals. I love each and every one of them. During that weekend I am sure George, Glen and Roger were looking down from Heaven and saying,, “ Those young guys still know how to sing and exemplify a real quartet”. Great team work guys!!

- Ed Harper

Booking Agent for Cathedrals

- Kenneth Payne Brother to the late Glen Payne

CFR “Road Stories” Session

I have many words to describe my experience at the first Cathedrals Family Reunion: blessed; humbled; honored; and nostalgic are a few that come to mind. This event was presented with the same class that The Cathedrals always portrayed, and the tributes paid to George, Glen and Roger showed again what great men of God they were, and the influence their lives continue to have on Southern Gospel music. I’m excited to see what the next CFR will hold!

CFR guys honored several special individuals during the event

Memorabilia on display at CFR Event

- Debbie Bennett

Widow of the late Roger Bennett

Last Touring Bus of the Cathedrals on exhibit

“Are you ready?” I looked around only to realize he was talking to me. George Younce was talking to me! “Chris, come here… Kirk, sit down.” I walked up the steps, onto the stage at my father’s church, where The Cathedral Quartet was performing a Sunday afternoon concert. I was the ripe old age of 12, to which George commented, “Glen never was 12, he started out at 13!” One of my dreams came true that day as I got to sing tenor with The Cathedrals! A day I will never forget.

Fast-forward 32 years to an auditorium in Fort Worth, TX. The two who made this quartet what it was, have been promoted to the Heaven they spent the better part of their lives singing about.

However, the mark they made was powerful enough to draw 3,000 fans from around the world to Southwestern Seminary for two days of a Family Reunion. The weekend featured five of those who had

Memorabilia on display at CFR Event

been blessed to share the stage with George and Glen. Scott Fowler, Danny Funderburk, Ernie Haase, Mark Trammell, and Gerald Wolfe took the stage with a grace that we can only attribute to their time with the two “old men.”

I was able to play a small part in The Cathedral Family Reunion, and that made the weekend particularly special for me. However, you need to know that, when I wasn’t on the stage, I was in the audience filling a seat as a long time fan of this legendary quartet. From the dynamic singing around the piano, to the “road stories” shared by “The Five Guys,” about their time traveling together… We laughed, cried, and were blessed to relive the feeling we would get when the promoter would step to the microphone and say, “Now, make welcome to the stage, The Cathedral Quartet!”

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A question you might ask about this weekend might be, “What was your favorite part?” Personally, I’d have to say my favorite moment was when George, Glen and Roger joined us, by way of multi-media.

Remembering the lives of George, Glen and Roger and all they shared with us was indeed very special. Roger sang a verse of “I’ve Read The Back Of The Book,” George told stories on Glen, and Glen raised the roof with “We Shall See Jesus”. Even though they weren’t physically with us, I can honestly say their spirits filled the room.

ernie telling a story during the “Road Stories” Session

“How ‘bout that little man?!” That’s what George said after my song with them was over, thirty-two years ago. Those words made a profound impact on my life, and I’m forever grateful.

By the way, after the Saturday night concert in Ft. Worth, I stood in line with hundreds of other people to get my own autographed picture of “The Five Guys.” The Cathedral Family Reunion will go down as one of the most special events I’ve ever attended. No, I didn’t have to buy a ticket, or book a flight to get there… but I would have.

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Six Cathedral Alumni men singing together

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A Christmas Jubilee to remember by: Chris Henry

I got to catch the 10th Christmas Jubilee, as they said from stage, on Sunday December 8th. It was promoted by IMC Concerts in Sacramento, which is about 100 miles from my home. But hey, with these three high-powered groups, I convinced myself that it had to be a good concert.

They started out singing altogether with a Carol Medley, and it was followed by some new Christmas music. Hearing this introduction of music really got me in the mood for the rest of the concert, a concert of classic Christmas songs as well as new Christmas songs. Here are some of the highlights of the concert:

First, let me preface everything I’m about to say with this statement: I’ve never been a “Jubilee” fan. Really!!! Don’t get me wrong. I was one of the two original Greater Vision fans out here in CA that helped convince them and a promoter get Greater Vision to come out to the west coast. Legacy Five has been my wife’s favorite group since they began, and I love their music in addition to being good friends with the band. And I’ve been a huge fan of the Booth Brothers ever since I heard them

Our Twelve Day of Christmas: Gerald introduced this song right by saying that most people can’t stand the song because it’s so long and monotonous. So they re-wrote it! And believe me, this song was the most fun of the night. They really sold the new lyrics, and the accompanying screen graphics made the song really go over (hat tip to Ben Wolfe).

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sing “This Love is Mine”, and that love for their music hasn’t ever diminished. That said, the Jubilee CDs have never been my cup of tea.

The CDs I have and the concerts I saw were good, but for me were just not up to the level of each group’s individual efforts in the studio or on stage. Yes, I’m a pretty critical guy when it comes to music, but that’s who I am and always will be.

Carol of the Bells: This was performed a’cappella and was THE highlight of the night. If all you do is pay for your ticket, sit down for this song, and then walk out, you got your money’s worth. The arrangement was just amazing, and by the time they hit the end, it was a feeling of euphoria all over the building. Just amazing. It was that moment you go to a concert to see/hear, and I’ll never forget it.

I say all this above to point out that I went into the concert very skeptical of what I would get. I was literally thinking as I found my seat before the concert, “Okay guys, let’s see what you’ve got.”

Oh Holy Night: Here’s where I expected Gerald to take it. Instead, they went with the Legacy 5 arrangement of this song (my personal favorite arrangement). It started with Trey Ivey playing on the piano, then Legacy 5 singing the 2nd verse, and then… well I won’t spoil it, but it brought the house down right before intermission. Another “moment”. It’s rare to get two of these in a concert, much less the first half.

And the gang “knocked it out of the park”! The Christmas “Magic” really made this concert a special event – one that’s now probably in my Top 10, maybe Top 5 concerts of all time. And I’ve been to A LOT of concerts.

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Words from our Fans!

I was at the concert in Anderson, IN last night and I just wanted say that is was great! This was my first time to see the Jubilee Christmas Tour. You have put together a fantastic program. I have saw all groups multiple times in their own solo dates, but this was my first time to see them together. I liked all the crazy things that were added to the show.... it made it a fun night! I also liked how all the groups were on stage and took turns singing instead of having 20-30 minute set of each group! Merry Christmas!!!

– Susan B.

Just to let you know my husband, my sister and I attended the concert in Pasco, WA. We drove one and half hours to get there and it was well worth it. We have not laughed so hard in a long time. These gentlemen are incredible vocalists, ministers and entertainers. God Bless all of you.

– Sharon C.

I just want to send you a note to say how much I enjoyed your Jubilee Concert this past week in Eugene, OR. I took a friend with me (since my husband is not much into music) and this was her first introduction to Southern Gospel. I think we’ve created a new fan!

And also, thanks so much for the items you gave - I won the drawing and was really excited to win all those items. I really enjoy the wholesome, Christian entertainment you all provide. God Bless you and safe travels!

– Cathy W.

Hi, We were at the Coeur d’Alene, ID Concert and we did invite friends of ours to the event. They as well as us were so thrilled that you made it up there. What a great honor to have such a great concert at this time of year. It “knocked the socks” off all our friends and the humor was priceless. We have been to Sevierville, Cathedrals in Texas, and now the one close to home here in Montana in Idaho. They have all been worth the ticket price and we have already gotten our tickets for the concerts next year. I just want to say a great “big” thank you to ALL of you. You all are real special & a if you know it or not you all are the “real” celebrities in our minds. Again , thank you for including us in your tour. We really do love Southern Gospel Music up here in Montana, Idaho, & Washington.

– Steve L.

The program was filled with the type of enjoyable variety that makes Southern Gospel unique: amazing and tight harmonies, classic Christmas carols, a’cappella creations deserving of standing ovations, piano solos, heartfelt messages shared with the audience as well as humor that made it hard for me to catch my breath!

This may have been their 10th night of performing but it felt fresh and the guys of Jubilee put their all into the entire night. I know the audience was moved to tears numerous times during the evening, both from the powerful voices singing such meaningful songs as well as from the hilarity amongst the guys on stage.

The strength of 11 men’s voices resounding throughout the audience made me believe that I was getting a little glimpse into heaven: power, beauty, and heavenward hearts praising God for our Savior’s birth.

– Kathy C.

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White Christmas: This is usually a great song on its own. But it’s also a time when Scott Howard introduces the audience to his Redneck Snowblower. All I can say is that I’ve never laughed that hard in the middle of any Christmas song. And my 6 year old son will probably never stop talking about it. Some people say they’re “gonna make it rain”. Well, Howie can now say he’s “gonna make it snow.”

Celebrating Christmas: Ronnie Booth did his Elvis thing to this old Carmen song, and he did it perfectly. But what really made it great was the “Sweet Inspirations” backing him up. Michael, Rodney, and Howie – enough said.

Finale: This wasn’t one of those bring the house down finales. They took the last cut from the Cathedrals A’Capella Christmas album in the 1980s and sang that as a benediction, if you will. It was beautiful and completely preserved the “Magic” and overall precious feeling of the Christmas concert.

There were other highlights, such as Rodney’s “special instrument”, Michael Booth’s crazy antics as well as his down-to-earth message to the audience, and Gus Gaches and Chris Allman doing incredible on their solo songs. I really liked when Trey did his “Classical Christmas” song, where he takes a Christmas carol and mixes it with a “Sonata”

(you may have seen something similar in a Legacy Five concert).

I really enjoyed how the Jubilee gang responded in very comical manner. Gerald and Howie’s back-and-forth was hilarious during and after Trey’s song. I can’t describe it - you just have to see it to appreciate it.

After three hours of incredible music, I could say that my cup was overflowing. The guys didn’t need to come off the stage and spend an hour meeting with the folks after the last song – the folks already loved them by the time we said Amen. But they stuck around anyway talking to countless people, and that’s one of the reasons I love this music so much. You won’t see Demi Lavato or Tim McGraw doing anything like that. I love the “family” feeling of Southern Gospel Music.

Like I said above, this is one of my all-time favorite concerts. If you’re on the fence about checking this event out, stop wrestling with the decision. GO! And if you’re not interested at all and just happen to read this, GO! If you’re fan of Southern Gospel music, Christmas music, or music, GO! Don’t make a mistake of missing this event.

Here’s hoping they do it again next year!

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At Home for Christmas

We love Christmas because we finally get to slow down and

just spend time with family. Normally, we get to see both sides

of our family and we enjoy every minute. There is always tons of

good food to be had and many stories to share. Or course,

reading the Christmas story before opening presents is a

treasured moment. This year our son, Greyson, got to tear

into presents for the first time. He had a blast! It was a special

treat getting to experience this for the first time as parents.

Most of you know what I’m talking about. We look forward to 2014 with great enthusiasm and excitement to see what God has in store for our family. Thank you for a fantastic 2013 and we will see you soon.

– Matt Fouch (Legacy Five)

Our family has many holiday traditions. On Friday before

December 25, the annual “Hopper Family” Christmas

party is held at mom & dad’s home. It is always a festive

event. It’s the one time of year dad’s brothers & sisters

along with there spouses get together to share old stories

and Christmas memories of growing up on the farm.

Mom cooks up a feast of scrumptious delights & we sing

the Christmas carols. I’ll always cherish the memories

made & time spent with my family. And lucky for me that’s only one of three meals I will get to enjoy at mom’s table at Christmas time.

– Mike Hopper (The Hoppers)

My wife, Regina, is not a big traveller. If I said, “I’ll take you to Hawaii”...she’d say, “No Thanks”. However, she enjoys going to two places...NQC and Disney World!

So, every other year we take our magical journey to Orlando and have a family week at Mickey’s place.

Reagan and Riley love it almost as much as Mom and Dad. We always go during my Christmas break.

We love how the parks are decorated at this time of the year. Also, Disney cast members will still say, “Merry Christmas”, and we love that!

– Rodney Griffin (Greater Vision)

This Christmas we took our granddaughter to see the new Disney movie Frozen and had a lot of fun. She ate most of Poppa’s popcorn and drank all of my Coke! During my Christmas vacation, my wife and I spend time with close friends and usually make a trip to the West Coast and ride the Pacific Coast Highway, eat good seafood, enjoy the scenery and the warm dry climate.

Sometimes we attend a Donnie and Marie Christmas Show at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood or the Manheim Steamroller Christmas Spectacular.

At home, I always make my mom’s recipe of chocolate oatmeal cookies from scratch and we go shopping with the kids. This past Christmas was extra special for me because I was able to sing at my home church for their Christmas presentation. It had been many years since I had been able to participate in that way. I enjoyed that so much. I don’t get to be there enough.

Christmas time for me is all about family and being home. With my heavy touring schedule, time with extended family is scarce. This time of year we spend it catching up with each other’s families and listening to old funny stories we have heard a thousand times. I still laugh even though I know exactly what’s going to happen. It’s great to see my girls response at hearing those old family stories for the first time. Of course Christmas Eve is always set aside for my family and Christmas Day with Michele’s. With all the hustle and bustle of giving gifts, my dad still reads the Christmas story to all of us. It is a tradition I hope never changes and I hope to carry on myself. Our immediate family also tries to volunteer at a local charity event. This year we helped serve food at a local school for the needy. This I believe helps teach my girls that it is better to give than receive. Yes, Christmas and time with family is something I always cherish and always trying to keep in mind that Jesus is the reason for the season.

– Doug Anderson (EHSS)

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14 years and counting

Each milestone is a new legacy by: IMC Staff

As 2014 unfolds, we reflect back on some “milestones” in our nation’s history. In January, 1776–During the American Revolution, George Washington unveiled the Grand Union Flag, the first national flag in America. In January,1863, the Emancipation Proclamation by president Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves in the states rebelling against the Union. In January,1935, Elvis Presley entered our world, via Tupelo, Mississippi. And in January, 2000, Legacy Five was born!

Now, before anyone gets too upset, these “similarities” are meant to be entirely satirical in nature. Never-the-less, 2014 is significant for Legacy Five because it begins their 15th year as a group in southern gospel music.

“As I look back over the events of the past 14 years, it seems so many emotions have been experienced. In the early days I experienced such hope, anticipation and excitement as Roger, Scott Howard and I embarked on a new journey together. Then,as the reality of Roger’s terminal illness became apparent, I experienced the emotions of worry, stress and even fear. I know those aren’t emotions God wants us yielding too, but…you understand. When Roger died, we all experienced the emotions of sorrow and grief. Truthfully, now that I have been thru that particular season, I am enjoying the emotions of gratitude, joy, contentment and satisfaction knowing that God ultimately brings us thru every season of life that we encounter and that He has a plan for us,” says Scott Fowler.

Legacy Five has enjoyed some benchmark recordings over the years.

Their debut recording, “Strong in the Strength” introduced the gospel music world to some standards that Legacy Five still sings today like “I Stand Redeemed” and “That’s What Grace is For.” Legacy Five has also done something only one other group (the Cathedrals) has ever done. They recorded with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in London, England. That CD remains one of the most talked about Legacy Five recordings ever.

(Top to Bottom): Legacy Five during the early years; Roger and Scott at the piano; Legacy Five when they first started

Legacy Five’s most current recording, “Great Day” is set for a March release, with Daywind Records. Fowler stated, “I spend a HUGE sum of time trying to find just the right combination of songs to record.

We went to the great writers in our field to solicit this material and I probably listened to 150-200 songs before choosing these final 10 selections.”

According to Fowler, before selecting a producer they must decide on their song selection. The song selection will depend on who they select.

“For “Great Day” we decided to hire legendary producer, arranger and orchestrator, Lari Goss. It had been four years since we used Lari and the time and the songs were right to use his brilliance again,” says Fowler.

“Great Day” is historic for Legacy Five in three major ways. First, Legacy Five has funded a major portion of the recording through kickstarter. Kickstarter has allowed Legacy Five to creatively involve their fans in the process of making “Great Day” a reality. Details about the kickstarter can be found at www.kickstarter.com.

Secondly, Legacy Five enlisted help from their fans to sing in the Legacy Five choir on a song entitled, “Christ is Still the King.”

Lastly, Legacy Five is letting YOU choose the photo to be used for the CD cover art. To cast your vote, simply go to www.legacyfive.com and choose from the three photo options shown. Voting ends February 20 at midnight central standard time. So join the movement to make some history by participating directly in the creation of Legacy Five’s new recording. Indeed….it’s gonna be a “Great Day!”

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beyond the stage: The Artist Questionnaire by: Melissa Brady

Artists are often asked about their music, their latest CD or what’s playing on the radio, all things we music lovers want to know. For this article, we want to change things up a bit. We want to go beyond the stage, and take a closer look. We’re asking lots of questions. So many, in fact, that we’re calling this The Artist’s Questionnaire.

We’re going to find out why they sing, meet their musical heroes, and learn what God means to them. We’re looking into the heart and soul of your favorite artists. Let’s hear what Jim Brady from the Booth Brothers has to share with us. Scoot in real close, this is going to get interesting!

What is your favorite moment of the day?

On the road I sleep in late but, at home, my favorite moment of the day is getting up early in the morning and having coffee with Melissa.

If you weren’t a singer, what would you be?

A studio engineer.

Which living person do you most admire?

Bill Gaither.

What is your motto?

A singer is only as good as his song.

Do you have a nickname?

I’m kind of a techie guy so, on the bus, they call me “Wireless.”

If you were a color, what would you be?

Blue.

What words or phrases do you overuse?

“Cool!” and, according to Gerald Wolfe, “Here’s the thing.”

Who is your greatest musical influence?

Songwriting: Bill & Gloria Gaither, Mosie Lister and Squire Parsons.

Musically: Michael English and Lari Goss.

What talent would you most like to have?

I would love to be able to write musical scores for an orchestra.

What is your idea of a perfect day?

Anywhere with Melissa.

If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?

I’d look like Brad Pitt.

What makes you laugh?

Talking to Mark Lowry.

What is your most cherished possession?

My iPhone. I think I’d be lost without it!

What is your favorite sound?

Singing with my wife, Melissa.

What is your greatest fear?

Disappointing my Savior, or the people I love.

What does God mean to you?

He means hope and life. To me, He’s everything!

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(L to R): Jim sings with his favorite singer Michael English; jim with wife, melissa; Jim with songwriting hero, Bill Gaither; jim with one of his greatest musical influencer, Lari Goss; jim’s 1969 Martin D28 guitar, booth brothers singing with bill gaither

What books are you currently reading?

Grace Notes by Philip Yancey and Tunesmith by Jimmy Webb.

What CD is in your player?

Kenny Rogers, Steven Curtis Chapman, Rod Stewart, Frank Sinatra, Tommy Emmanuel, Susan Ashton. (I have a six disc changer in my car and Melissa loaded me up for Christmas!)

If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be?

The Eagles: Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit.

If there was a movie made of your life, what would the title be?

It All Starts With A Song.

What would you say are the aspects of true friendship?

Being a good listener and unconditional love.

What is your favorite gift, you ever received?

A 1969 Martin D28 guitar from my wife and father-in-law and a 1961 Gibson Hummingbird guitar from my parents.

Dog or cat?

Neither. Growing up I had a dog and when it died it was so tough on me that I never got another one. Melissa loves cats and grew up with one, so I wouldn’t be surprised if I returned home from a road trip sometime to find a kitten in the house.

What do you do to unwind?

I enjoy watching football, and I normally get home from the weekend on Monday morning, so Monday Night Football is my favorite way to catch up on the Sunday highlights and unwind while watching the game.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Guitars and sound equipment for my studio.

What is your favorite song?

Can I have two? “Lamb Of God” by Twila Paris & “He’s Been Faithful” by Carol Cymbala.

What is your greatest regret?

Not enjoying every moment of life to it’s fullest. I’m such a perfectionist, and tend to get caught up trying to make things right, that I can miss the joy of the journey.

If you could go anywhere, where would you go?

Europe.

What is the first song you ever sang?

I can’t remember exactly, but I know one of my first solos was the Gordon Jensen song “It Made News In Heaven.”

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I’m often referred to as a singer/songwriter and I love that because it’s who I am.

There’s nothing more gratifying for me than to hear that one of my songs has impacted someone’s life and I’m blessed to not only write and sing my music, but to have other artists take my songs to more places and reach more people than I could ever reach.

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Expect It unplanned experiences and unique encounters by: gerald wolfe

Every gospel artist…actually every Christian, experiences those unplanned and unique encounters with other people that help us realize that God really is interested in what we’re doing. Sometimes, those encounters happen in places you wouldn’t expect, and with people you would least expect to interact with.

During one of our recent church concerts, I noticed the pastor sitting on the front row with his wife, while we were singing. The scene wasn’t strange to me, at all. I’m used to the pastor sitting on the front row, but I’m not accustomed to the reactions I was seeing right in front of me, during the songs. A person who was sitting on the front row, right in front of me, was squirming, staring at the floor, and even making “sighing” noises that I could hear from the platform. Of course, I’ve seen young kids, who would rather be playing video games, do this, but I had never seen an adult do it before. Even worse…it was the pastor!

I realize our music isn’t everyone’s “cup of tea,” and everybody has personal preferences, but I had never witnessed such a display of what appeared to be complete boredom, bordering on contempt. By the time the break rolled around, it was obvious we would never be invited back to this church. Thankfully, in thirty-four years of traveling, I’ve learned how to look over people’s heads, and not allow them to distract me, but since it was the pastor, it was really difficult to stay focused on what we were trying to accomplish in the concert.

The concert ended, the pastor dismissed the crowd, and he made a quick exit through a side door. After the crowd had cleared the lobby, I headed to the bus to change clothes, thinking about the concert, and wondering what in the world could have been going on with “that guy on the front row.” The church had been “packed out” for the concert, and we had parked our bus behind a building next to the church, to leave as many parking spaces open as possible. As I was walking toward the building where the bus was parked, I noticed someone walking toward me, and he was calling my name. It was the pastor!

I braced for what I knew would be a sermon on our outdated “style of music, “ my stories, Rodney’s “dumb facial expressions,” the volume, or the length of the concert. What I heard, however, was something I wasn’t expecting. This young Pastor, looked at me and asked…”Can I talk to you for a minute?” “Certainly,” I said. “I’ve got to know something. I need someone to pray for me. I don’t want to be a statistic,” he said. “How do you keep the fire? How do you keep the excitement? How do I keep the passion for my calling, for years and years, when people just sit there and look at me week after week?” I had never heard those questions from a pastor before. Pastors are the ones who are supposed to give us the answers… not ask the questions!

We talked for several minutes, and I gave him my contact information so we could keep in touch. As we ended our conversation, and I walked on to the bus, I wondered how many pastors feel the same way as this young pastor. Once again, God had sent someone along to remind me that there are always hurting people in the pews…and sometimes, even on the platform. He also reminded me that even when it seems people aren’t watching or listening, He is still at work.

God knew exactly what that pastor needed to hear at that concert, and he also knew I needed some encouragement, after that concert. The Holy Spirit is always at work in our lives, and in the lives of other believers around us, and He usually shows up when you least expect it.

“The Holy Spirit is always at work in our lives, and in the lives of other believers around us...”

stronger a spiritual journey by: veronica burniston

www.themusiccityshow.com God gave them two beautiful girls: Isabella Faith, There’s an old Puritan Prayer called “The Valley of Vision,” which born in 2004, and Jocelyn Ruth, in 2008. speaks of venturing through the ‘depths’ yet seeing God, in all His glory, in the ‘heights.’ This prayer, although unknown to some, Then in August, Tony’s kidney began to fail and he started dialysis describes the spiritual journey all Christians take as they seek to while still on the road. “It was the rolling hospital,” TaRanda says, “but deepen their relationship with Christ. Within the prayer, the speaker he never complained about having to do it.” And with each passing deliberately focuses on God, learning to see his struggles as God’s work being completed within him, his brokenness as his healing, his week, the group’s popularity grew and Tony’s condition worsened. repentance as his victory, and the darkened depths of the valley as In June of 2009, TaRanda received a phone call while rehearsing a place of vision--for it is often in the valley where God reveals His “New Jerusalem” at Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York. Tony was glory. in the hospital, his only functioning kidney performing poorly. So in August, TaRanda donated her kidney to him.

For TaRanda Greene, this ‘valley of vision’ has become her testimony, a promise that God is faithful to those who call on Him, a truth that For the next year, Tony’s health mustered again, allowing him to no matter how life batters, cripples, or snares, God is there to mend, run and swim and do all the things he previously couldn’t. Then once heal, and free those He loves. again, in July 2010, Tony was hospitalized, this time for a lung disease.

For the first time in all of their Born in Georgia and raised

struggles, fear stepped in. “It was in Florida, TaRanda grew up

raining every day,” TaRanda says, singing gospel music in church.

looking back, “and it felt like I While in Florida, she studied

didn’t have a friend in the world.” classical music, entered contests, and performed for

In September 2010, Tony passed an assortment of audiences,

away. building not only stage experience but a notable

After losing her husband, reputation as well. Then in

TaRanda went very deep into 1997, after giving up a college

depression. She was eventually scholarship, TaRanda

labeled clinically depressed and auditioned for the Southern

issued several medications. “In Gospel Music group, The

that time, I never lost faith in the Greenes. When the opportunity

Lord,” TaRanda shares, “but I to sing with the group fell

didn’t understand why it through, she and her family

happened.” moved from Florida to Knoxville, TN. Seven days

Burdened with the weight of her later, she received a phone call

loss, the responsibility of being from The Greenes, offering her taranda and tony a single parent, and the a full-time position with the group.

uncertainty of her family’s future, TaRanda turned to God for help. One morning she opened her heart With no idea what to expect in the coming days, TaRanda soon found to Him: “God, I know this is not who you want me to be or who you herself on the road with the Greenes and, unknown to her at the created me to be. But I don’t know what to do.” time, her future husband: Tony. Two years into her Southern Gospel career, TaRanda and Tony started to date and, thirteen months later, In response, God put the song “Great is Thy Faithfulness” on her at the National Quartet Convention in Kentucky, he proposed to her heart, and TaRanda began to sing. on stage. They married on February 13, 2001, and two days later were back on the road.

After that morning, God delivered her from her depression, step-bystep, and she has learned to take every day as it comes. “My mindset is Within a year of their marriage, Tony began experiencing health different,” she comments, “Every day is a journey...and I know God is problems and was diagnosed with a kidney disease. Determined to beside me, leading me, and holding me.” “pick-up and move forward,” Tony carefully watched his diet and exercised, doing everything within his power to remain healthy as he Over the last few years, her testimony has spoken to thousands of and TaRanda trusted in the Lord for the final outcome. “People all men and women throughout the world, reminding them of God’s over the world were praying for him,” TaRanda recalls, “and God presence even in brokenness. sustained him.”

From 2001 through 2008, Tony’s health improved and, although the couple was told early on that they would be unable to have children,

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the Brooklyn Tabernacle in Brooklyn, New York, First Baptist Atlanta with Dr. Stanley and his Intouch ministries, Shadow Mountain with Dr. Jeremiah, Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA, and more.

She has recently finished recording her first album in over four years entitled, “Stronger,” which will be released later this spring. According to TaRanda, the album is brimming with stories - songs of encouragement, praise, and what she called “victory songs.” When asked which song on the album was her personal favorite, TaRanda chose “Where Amazing Happens,” written by Dan Dean. This song explores the moments of fear and uncertainty, where it feels impossible to stand, impossible to see beyond brokenness. “This is the place where miracles happen,” TaRanda recites the lyric. “This is where amazing happens.” She claims the piece is basically her “testimony song,” and she can’t wait to share it, and her new album, with the world.

Joining TaRanda on her upcoming album is an assortment of guest artists, including The Martins, Christ Church Choir, Wess Morgan, Jason Crabb, Sonya Isaacs, Angela Primm, Gayle Mays, and Becki Davis.

Thinking ahead, TaRanda hopes to work on either a Christmas album or a Hymns album in the near future. Since she adores both ideas, she is currently undecided.

“God’s opening doors that are just incredible,” TaRanda says, thinking eagerly of the journey ahead, “and my goal is to walk through every one.”

Through her own experiences, TaRanda hopes to encourage others who struggle with depression or loss. She hopes to remind them through her life that God is not just a Sovereign witness: He is the potter, shaping and reshaping the clay; He is the gardener, pruning and nurturing His vine’s branches; He is the healer, the great physician, and He will restore those He loves. He will bring wholeness and He will bring light, and He will move heaven and earth to accomplish His will and reveal His glory in the valley.

Living proof of God’s faithfulness, TaRanda will continue to praise Him through her music and through her life - living and laughing with her daughters, rejoicing in the newfound strength God has given her and the hope she can now share with the world.

“Life is a roller coaster at times: up and down, up and down,” TaRanda says from experience, “but we can dwell on it or we can pick-up, accept it, and move forward, knowing that God knows the beginning and the end.”

TaRanda’s testimony and the testimonies of thousands of others speak of an eternal beauty, a beauty blossoming with grace.

In Ecclesiastes 3:11-14, Solomon writes, “[God] has made everything beautiful in its time...[and] everything God does will endure forever.”

In the past and present, God has been diligently working in TaRanda’s life, shaping and pruning, comforting and leading. And, needless to say, He has plans for her future, plans that will not only impact her life but the lives of others, plans to take her from where she is and move her forward, plans to make her stronger.

For more information on TaRanda, her albums, and her upcoming performances, visit her website at www.TaRandaMusic.com.

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And I do believe every drop was for me And that’s why I love him so.

Verse Two He knew that we all needed healing That’s why he took every stripe The hammer and nails, the anguish he felt Was torment that should have been mine But he could see hope in the making For someone as hopeless as me That’s why he rose over death he imposed So I could forever go free.

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We love because He first loved us. (1 John 4:19) by: Ernie Haase

He knew – That man would fall out the garden of grace into a new world of sin and hurt.

wanted a people to worship Him because they were loved into doing it?

How do we understand this? I do not know that we ever will.

He knew – That the rest of our days would be hard; that every effort would be work, blood sweat and tears.

What I do know is this…

He knew – That long before He created the planets and stars that He would drink the bitter cup of our sin.

He knew, He Knew, HE KNEW yet He did it anyways. In a celestial mystery that is beyond our understanding, the Holy, Triune God wanted a relationship. And in all the knowing, He still created from a heart of love. He created you and me.

He already had the angles. They praised Him and served Him all the time. Perhaps He wanted something different. Could it be that he

“I am living in the promise, there is Grace for every need.”

I don’t understand gravity and how it all works, but I live in its powerful pull every day. The same is true with God’s love and grace. We benefit and live in His wonderful grace every day.

Our greatest need is not more information, money or technology. If it were, God would have sent a professor, economist, and a scientist. But “He Knew” our greatest need would be forgiveness, healing, mercy and grace for every moment of everyday and to that He sent us what He Knew we would need: A Savior! And, that’s why I love Him so.

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“Champion of love” the story behind the song by: veronica burniston

Phil Cross, a beloved singer, speaker,

and composer, has been writing songs

for Christ since 1983. Over his ministry

years, he has received numerous honors

and awards, including Songwriter of the Year (SGMA Awards in 2002), Song of

the Year (Diamond Awards in 1999),

Favorite Songwriter (Singing News Fan Awards), and much more. One of his

most notable compositions is the song,

“Champion of Love,” which won Song

of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards

in 1987 and, through the grace of God,

endures not just as a fan favorite, but

as a life-changing message to all who

eagerly await the second coming of

creation’s true Champion – Jesus Christ.

The roots of “Champion of Love” go all the way back to 1986, when Cross saw a TV commercial for a boxing match between Sugar Ray Leonard and Marvelous Marvin Hagler, two undefeated fighters at the time. The commercial captivated Cross as the announcer recited: “There’s a fight to be fought. There’s a war to be raised.

The world must know who is the all-time, undisputed, undefeated champion.”

Cross wholeheartedly agreed, but his thoughts were not on the battle between the two men in the commercial; his mind was on the battle between “the keeper of temporary love and the keeper of forever love.”

Inspired, Cross decided to write a song about the Lord from the perspective of an announcer broadcasting Him to the world. So for the next six months, Cross worked diligently to write the lyrics that would one day impact thousands of lives.

Although Cross originally wrote “Champion of Love” as a fast song, his co-writer, Caroline Presson, experimented with the music as a “slow, big moving ballad.” Inspired by the chord progressions in Chicago’s “You’re the Inspiration,” Presson created her own chord progressions and adapted them to the intro of “Champion.”

“She took the music to a bigger place,” Cross remarks. “[Champion] became a gospel anthem due to her leadership musically.”

Once the music and lyric were completed, renowned Christian recording artist, Michael English sang the demo, which was later heard by Lari Goss and then Gerald Wolfe of the Cathedral Quartet.

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According to Cross, “Champion” has spoken encouragement into the hearts of listeners across the United States, some hearing the message of Christ for the very first time. “I’ve heard everything you can possibly imagine about the encouragement people have gained from the song,” Cross comments, looking back over the last twentyeight years. He then adds: “The song just keeps on living.”

When asked about his current projects, Cross said he was focusing most of his time and energy on writing and publishing, preferring the “creative mode” over the “concert world” as he continues to use his God-given talents to glorify Christ. “If I write one song, it’s more effective than a year’s worth of concerts,” Cross says. “It’s more effective with the time that I have now.”

Besides his usual song writing, Cross is also penning a “one of a kind devotional,” which uses musical terms (e.g. tempo, harmony, refrain, etc.) to portray the Christian’s “faith-walk.” Cross describes it as “a book worship teams and choirs can use in a small group Bible study” since the musical terms are something familiar to them.

Cross hopes to see the book released later this year.

Even though he has no plans to perform in the near future, Cross has dedicated his time and efforts to a worthwhile pursuit: writing praises to God in song and prose - proclaiming the glorious coming of “a Champion robed in white.”

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i don’t remember

Dropping the

Skunk!

I learned a lot about life growing up on a farm. One day as we were driving to church a family of skunks crossed the road in front of us. My dad slammed on the brakes and shouted. “Grab one of the little ones Ken.” I usually obeyed my dad without question but I remember looking at him like he had lost his mind.

He pushed me toward the skunks. “If you get his back legs off the ground he can’t squirt you. Grab one hurry!” I grabbed the smallest critter by the tail and held him at face level. He turned his head to look at me. I’m sure skunks call this “taking aim.” Then he let me have it.

I don’t remember dropping the skunk but I do remember trying to breathe.

My mom made me take a bath in tomato juice. Then we proceeded to church. Nothing short of death could keep our family from church.

Here are the things I learned that day: Don’t pick up skunks.

No matter how fast you drop a skunk, it won’t be fast enough.

Bathing in tomato juice does not remove skunk smell from a child.

However it does ruin a lot of tomato juice.

If you go to church after being sprayed by a skunk you will have a “phew” to yourself, if you get my drift.

Dad’s don’t know everything.

Lots of life lessons there. I’m sure you get the drift. Lighten up and live.

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the recording process Mark Trammell Quartet’s new project by: Candace Mills

Grasping the handle, Mark Trammell swung open the door to Crossroads Studios in Arden, North Carolina and walked inside, Gerald Wolfe following close behind. After forty years of recording Southern Gospel Music, this day was always his favorite – tracking the orchestration. “Some would actually be surprised to know that I truly despise the beginning process,” Mark shares, “Picking songs is actually tedious work for me. Tracking is when my fun starts and orchestration day is my favorite part.” In late October, Mark Trammell and one of his two co-producers, Gerald Wolfe, made a visit to Crossroads Studios to do just that – lay the tracks for what is now The Mark Trammell Quartet’s new project, Your Walk Talks.

“Most people know that I like songs with heart,” expresses Mark, “This CD will be more of that same good material from MTQ.” The heart of the song is what touches lives, whether it’s in one of our concerts, through a radio station playing our single or a CD in the stereo at home. With each new recording, we seek to bring songs like that to our audience. There’s no better example of this than the tune penned by Rodney Griffin and Nick Trammell, To Know He Knows Me. “First of all it was an honor for Rodney Griffin to take the time to write this song with me,” says Nick. “He has been a huge encouragement to me and I am excited at how the song turned out. The message I wanted it to convey is God’s unconditional love for us. He knows every bad thing there is to know about each of us and loves us anyway.

It’s a simple, yet profound message in a somewhat wordy, catchy tune.

I pray it is an encouragement.” The songs recorded on Your Walk Talks include a wide variety of Gospel Music’s favorite writers. From MTQ’s very own Nick Trammell, to Rodney Griffin, Babbie Mason, Dianne Wilkinson, Rebecca J. Peck, Scott Inman and Bill and Gloria Gaither, you can’t go wrong with lyrics from these writers! When the orchestration was finished, MTQ headed to Nashville for the 32 | Winter 2014

next phase of the recording process – recording the vocals. “Vocal recording is when my fun usually takes a vacation,” Mark teases.

In addition, Dustin Black, who is new to the recording experience comments, “With this being my first time in the studio, I was, needless to say, a little nervous. But Mark and the guys were very encouraging and very helpful. They have all been there before and I enjoyed learning from each of the guys how to do it the right way.”

“The mix is when I really see the ‘fruit of the labor’ come alive,” Mark continues, “As the boys say, ‘Mark thinks it’s all junk until the mix is over and THEN he usually smiles and thanks God for the end result.’”

On the other hand, when it’s time to bring these songs to the stage, Pat Barker says he is looking forward to singing Thanks To Calvary in their concerts. “It’s my story,” says Pat, “Without Calvary, all we can hope to do is ‘turn over a new leaf.’ Calvary allows us the chance to have a change that is permanent. True hope for life abundant comes from Calvary. It changed not only my future, but completely erased my past.

Everything good is thanks to Calvary. I can’t wait to let that message touch those who hear it.” Dustin adds that his favorite song from the new project is God’s Been Faithful. “It talks about how God is faithful to us through the years, in whatever circumstance or trial we may find ourselves in. He is always faithful.” As 2014 begins, Mark, Nick, Pat and Dustin look forward to seeing you and sharing these songs as a testimony of God’s faithfulness, as seen in evidence from the past, and trusting in His promises for the future.

“This is our maiden voyage project for the new Crimson Road label and is not only a labor of love, but a collection of some great new songs from some of our favorite writers as well as a couple of older songs with GREAT messages.”

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a small insight with Eric Bennett

by: Veronica Burniston

The beginning of Psalm 98:1 reads, “Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.” This verse, along with numerous others, emphasizes the role of worship in a believer’s life. To sing praises to the Lord of all creation is both a blessing and a spiritual need, an invitation to strengthen a believer’s relationship with God and an opportunity to minister to others.

For nearly twelve years, Triumphant Quartet has been worshiping the Lord through song. Starting in 2008, Triumphant decided to hit the road full-time, taking their music ministry all across America. In a recent interview with Eric Bennett, Triumphant’s award-winning bass singer, he provided fans with a small insight into his home-life and some advice for building a strong family.

What three things do you miss the most about home while you’re on the road?

My wife, my wife, my wife. My kids are gone. They live in the Charlotte area. So, really, she’s the reason I can’t wait to get to the house. Also, I really enjoy getting to my home church.

After a busy schedule filled with traveling and concerts, what activities help you unwind?

A consistent workout schedule. I do Crossfit and it’s very relaxing. Also, hanging out with my wife. She’s my best friend.

Are there any special activities you do with your wife while you’re home?

She has Mondays off, so we’ll spend the day together. Most of the time, our activities consist of going to Charlotte to see our kids and grand-baby. She’s the apple of our eye.

What is your secret for balancing career, family, and spiritual life?

I’ve come to realize that to make the most of my career and family life, my spiritual life has to be intact. It has to be not just something we talk about but something we actually experience. I can be close to the Lord at home or on the bus or doing a concert. I try my best to stay in prayer. I read and study scripture and try to stay focused on Him. And when I do that the balance between my family and career stays in check. The closer I am to the Lord, the better my relationship is with my wife. The closer I am to the Lord, the better my relationship is with the guys on the bus. The closer I am to the Lord, the better I am to minister from the stage. The closer I am to the Lord, the better my relationship is with my kids. Everything hinges from the vertical relationship. If you get it in place, then everything horizontal works out.

Do you have any interests or hobbies?

I run and workout. I like to play basketball. Other than that, I don’t have a lot of what I consider hobbies. When I get free time to watch TV, I love westerns.

You can take the boy out of the country, but it’s hard to take the country out of the boy. I like to watch Bonanza and Gunsmoke. I also love sports, and Alabama football.

Has anything in your career ever caused a major problem in your family? If so, how did your family overcome it?

God has really blessed me. I don’t have anything I can think of. For the first eleven years of my career, I was at Dollywood where I only traveled two or three months a year. The first five years of where I am now was the same way. I’d get up, go to the theater, and go home. So the last six years have been quite an adjustment, being gone three or four days a week as opposed to being home every night. I’m still not crazy about the road. But I really feel like I’m doing what I need to be doing. I feel like I’m where God wants me right now.

Is there any advice you would like to give to strengthen other families?

First thing I would suggest is set aside Bible study time as a family. We did that when my kids were younger. We made it fun. We would bake cookies, make coffee milkshakes. We would sit down and they could ask any sort of question they wanted to: Where do dinosaurs come from? Any kind of question and we’d study it.

When we’d take them to school, we would learn Bible verses. Once the Word is down in your heart it never goes away. I would definitely consider that to be one reason why my kids turned out to be the kids that they are. The more the family prays together, the more they stay together. It’s just the bottom line. We still, when we get together, will have a Bible study. I love being able to have that closeness with them and studying the scriptures at home. I think that’s the key to having a successful family, learning how to become unselfish and putting your wife and family first. And I think, as a man, God’s Word tells me to love my wife as Christ loved the Church. So that means my love for her has to be consistent, just like His love for us. I think that’s part of my leadership role in my family: loving my wife and my kids.

I’ve learned many things over my short forty-eight years. Looking back over it, spending time together was the most important thing we did.

For more information on Triumphant Quartet, their albums, or their upcoming performances, visit their website at www.triumphantquartet.com.

What does a typical day-off look like for you?

If we’re at home, we sleep late. We spend the day out, running around, going everywhere. One of our favorite restaurants is P.F. Changs, so we go there to eat as often as possible. We don’t go to a lot of movies. It’s mainly face-time, talking, hanging out with each other. When we’re together it’s quality time, so anything we can do together works.

(L to R): Eric’s grand-baby; eric with

his family

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Celebrating The Release of “DRIVE” by: Lyn Rowell, Stowtown records

Single-digit temperatures outside had no effect on Doug Anderson’s CD release party inside The Station in Lapel, Indiana, on January 21, 2014; that Tuesday night crowd gladly chose to “Drive” over snowy roads for an evening featuring the warm voice and memorable songs they’d been waiting to hear.

Fresh from his GMA Dove Award-winning debut solo recording, Doug Anderson kept the momentum going with a concert kicking off his sophomore project on StowTown Records; the event was attended by an enthusiastic hometown Hoosier crowd, faithful fans, and music industry friends from Nashville. The 2012 “Male Vocalist of the Year” (Absolutely Gospel Awards) and radio favorite (three Top 40 radio singles) had to fight canceled flights just to make it back in time for the big night. In fact, he caught one of the last planes out of Pennsylvania after he had been the featured artist for the annual Christian Products Expo. According to Kirk Blank, president of Munce Group and MTL media, “Doug Anderson is known for his ability to connect well with his audiences, and his recent appearance and performance at CPE Hershey was no exception. His performance generated waves of thundering applause and his ability to weave a story between songs endeared him to the packed crowd of independent retailers.”

Although currently known as a featured vocalist with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Anderson has gained new fans as a country music solo artist, and he proved again at his CD premier event that he is at home in either setting. The high-energy baritone, along with a live band, kept the crowd happy all night long with a variety of new and classic songs, including the progressive title song “Drive,” the heartfelt “Moment by Moment Grace,” and the contagious first radio single from the project, “Love with Open Arms.” Perhaps the most surprising addition to the project is also the most popular among 36 | Winter 2014

new and veteran fans alike; a memorable remake of the Dolly Parton favorite “The Seeker” seems to be the song most likely to bring an immediate smile to the faces of audiences across the country.

In a fascinating twist on the typical digital hold on music sales, retail stores are carrying the Doug Anderson “Drive” CD exclusively for two weeks beginning January 21, 2014. After that initial offering, music lovers will be able to buy the project online, in addition to their hometown brick-and-mortar stores—assuming they have not already sold out of all the stock they ordered. Kirk Blank is the first to admit that “many [independent Christian] retailers across the country benefitted by selling out of the premium autographed CD of ‘Drive.’”

Fans can follow Doug Anderson on Twitter (www.twitter.com/ douganderson34) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/doug. anderson.9275) for updates on his solo concerts, as well as his tour schedule with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. In addition, stay tuned for feature interviews on syndicated radio programs including Paul Heil’s “The Gospel Greats,” and “Daniel Britt & Friends” on Sirius/ XM (enLighten).

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WWW.IMCCONCERTS.COM s 877.392.9710 *Artists are subject to change without prior notice or change in promotional material. This is an adult retreat center, children under the age of 16 (must be accompanied with a parent if under the age of 18) are not permitted due to the regulations set forward by the Cove retreat center.

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mark trammell quartet

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FRIDAY MORNING MATINEE

SING ALONG & HYMN SING with Gerald Wolfe, Tim Lovelace & special guests

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Dreams come true! , Colombia

Bogota Tim with young girl in

Releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ Name...that is the Compassion International goal, and that is the very reason why I have been an artist representing them for several years now.

I have been on different mission trips over the years, and every trip is so unique and touches my heart in indelible ways. Let me tell you about a Compassion Mission trip I took to Bogota,Colombia.

Along with the Compassion team and fellow gospel artists, we visited three different churches and went to the homes of a few of the children. As with all mission trips and, for that matter, anytime you minister for the Lord, you always receive more than you can ever give. Such was the case with these beautiful children we visited in South America. When we arrived at each church, there was a big celebration to greet everyone. The smiles were infectious, the joy was unspeakable, and the laughter was spontaneous!

My ability to speak Spanish is worse than terrible. In the United States, I can barely order chips and salsa. In fact, my Spanish is so limited that my daughter, Gabrielle, suggested that I watch some episodes of ‘Dora the Explorer’ before going on this trip. However, when we arrived at the churches, there was no language barrier at all.

Their love, music, and fellowship transcended words. So many of the children had already made a commitment to Christ, and it was evident on their faces. The scriptures they quoted and the songs they sang were heartfelt and deeply moved us. The photographer for the trip, Paul Wharton of Nashville, TN, made a statement that stuck with me. He said that he had traveled to many places in the world and had seen poverty, but what he saw in these children’s eyes was not that of hopelessness, but of hope.

One day, after lunch at one of the churches, we went on a home visit to see a young child that was enrolled in the Compassion program at that church. Although the family was living in poverty, I was surprised to see that their children had painted a beautiful mural of Disney characters on one wall. They had done such a great job that I wondered if an adult had been the artist. The stark contrast of these

Compassion mission trip to botoga, colombia by: tim lovelace

rich colors in the midst of overwhelming poverty was compelling, yet I could feel the love in their home. That love made them wealthy indeed. As we left that home, I thought about the fact that Mary Alice and my girls were going to pick me up at the airport, and we were going straight to Disney World for Gabrielle’s birthday. We would be seeing all of those hand painted characters in person.

A couple of days later we were standing at Cinderella’s castle listening to Mickey Mouse and the gang chant “Dreams Come True.” As my girls had their picture taken with Snow White, I thought of that family in Bogota and their painting. I didn’t, however, have a feeling of hopelessness, but of hope. Those children in Bogota know Christ, and as a part of the Compassion church program, they will now have an education. Those children will not only learn work skills, but also will have an opportunity to go to college.

Storybook heroes about castles and princesses have inspired children around the world. All children love to dream, but the reality of the King of Kings and His Kingdom is the story that must be told, so let me not only thank you kind people that sponsor a child or contribute to missions, but let me also thank you pastors, Sunday School teachers, and choir directors. Thank you deacons, cooks, coaches, and church bus drivers. Thanks to you all who work in any capacity to spread the Gospel Story to the world and who reach out to others with the arms of Jesus. Dreams do come true because of Christ’s love for mankind and selfless workers like you!

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guy penrod

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ryan seaton quartet

stan whitmire

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sisters

Triumphant Quartet

mark lowry

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devin mcglamery

booth brothers

dailey & vincent

Todd allen family

Tim lovelace

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- Hersheypark - Hershey’s Chocolate World Museum - Antique Auto Museum - Hotel & Resorts in walking distance - Camping Parks Nearby - Great Family Atmosphere - Great Dining in walking distance

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Hershey, PA “The Sweetest Place on Earth” by: veronica burniston

As the year 2014 sets in, many Americans wonder what new and exciting experiences will greet them in the coming months. Some daydream about where they might be come August or September: Maybe they’ll attend a Broadway show or go white water rafting, visit Mount Rushmore or hike the Appalachian Trail. Maybe they’ll find themselves foot-tapping to the Penny Loafers at the Pennsylvania Gospel Music Festival in downtown Hershey. Wait – what? That’s right. This coming September the first annual Pennsylvania Gospel Music Festival will take place at the Hershey Theatre in downtown Hershey.

Now, some might think - why Hershey, PA? Well, why not? Hershey is brimming with opportunities to explore local history and enjoy long days of family-fun under a blue Pennsylvania sky. Add a little gospel music and it’s basically a package deal!

So what history does Hershey, PA, offer? The history of a man with a vision, the town he built, and his “Great Building Campaign.”

The Man With A Vision Milton S. Hershey was born in 1857 in Derry Township, Pennsylvania. At the age of fourteen, he was apprenticed under a local printer. But when Hershey’s dislike for the printing work became evident, his mother arranged another apprenticeship, this time with Joseph Royer, a Lancaster County confectioner. Under Royer, Hershey learned the art of candy-making, his natural talent for the work blossoming with each passing year. At the age of eighteen, after his first two attempts at starting his own candy-business failed, Hershey returned to Lancaster, where he successfully started his own caramel company. While attending the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Hershey was enraptured with a set of German chocolate-making equipment and purchased the entire assembly, convinced that chocolate-making was his future. In 1900 Hershey sold his Lancaster Caramel Company and returned to Derry Township, where he would one day build the largest chocolate factory in the world.

The Town He Built A great philanthropist of the early 1900s, Milton S. Hershey was convinced that happy workers were better workers. Sparing no expense, he developed a breathtakingly detailed and self-reliant community, brimming with a variety of architectural designs, residences, shops, entertainment facilities, a 110-acre recreational park, and even its own post office. Eventually taking the name Hershey, this beautifully constructed community, with its Hershey KISS-shaped streetlights and vibrant atmosphere, has become a year-round destination for families today and has quickly earned its title as The Sweetest Place On Earth.

His “Great Building Campaign” During the long, barren years of the Great Depression, Hershey set out on a crusade to build some of the most magnificent structures in Pennsylvania, providing over 600 local workers with jobs. These “Great Buildings” include the Hotel Hershey, the Hersheypark Arena, the Hershey Stadium, and the well-loved Hershey Theatre.

With so many opportunities in one location, not to mention the promise of an excellent line-up of artists, including the Collingsworth Family, Legacy Five, The Penny Loafers, Tim Lovelace, The Booth Brothers, and more, why would any one want to miss it? So mark it on the calendar and swing by Hershey, PA, September 5-7, to celebrate the first ever Pennsylvania Gospel Music Festival.

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ARTIST SCHEDULE alberta, canada March 28, 2014 – 7:00 PM Sherwood Park, AB Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Sherwood Park Alliance Church 1011 Clover Bar Road 866-999-7909 March 29, 2014 – 6:00 PM Calgary, AB Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Grace Baptist Church 2670 Radcliffe Drive SE 866-999-7909

alabama February 9, 2014 – 9:45 AM Boaz, AL TaRanda Greene Sardis Baptist Church February 9, 2014 – 6:00 PM Tuscaloosa, AL TaRanda Greene Valley View Baptist Church February 10, 2014 – 6:30 PM Tuscaloosa, AL TaRanda Greene Valley View Baptist Church February 20, 2014 – 7:00 PM Heflin, AL Mark Trammell Quartet Heflin Recreation Center 731-607-1948 February 22, 2014 – 7:00 PM Ardmore, AL Mark Trammell Quartet Mable Hill Baptist Church 256-420-8172 March 27, 2014 – 7:30 PM Gadsden, AL Mark Trammell Quartet Top of the River Restaurant 256-492-1138

April 26, 2014 – 7:00 PM Oxford, AL Mark Trammell Quartet Oxford Performing Arts Center 256-241-3322 May 18, 2014 – 2:30 PM Reform, AL Mark Trammell Quartet First Free Will Baptist Reform 205-375-2572

arkansas February 7, 2014 – 7:00 PM El Dorado, AR The Hoppers Immanuel Baptist Church 701 S. West AVenue 870-862-4264

arizona February 13-15, 2014 Phoenix, AZ Southwest Gospel Music Festival Grand Canyon University Arena 3300 West Camelback 602-639-8999 www.IMCconcerts.com

British Columbia, canada March 30, 2014 – 7:00 PM Kelowna, BC Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Evangel Church 3261 Gordon Drive 800-965-9324 March 31, 2014 – 7:00 PM Chilliwack, BC Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Chilliwack Alliance Church 8700 Young Road 800-965-9324

california February 15, 2014 – 6:30 PM Red Bluff, CA Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Bethel Assembly of God 625 Luther Road 800-965-9324 www.IMCconcerts.com

colorado

February 16, 2014 – 9:00 AM, 10:45 AM, 5:00 PM San Diego, CA TaRanda Greene Shadow Mountain Community Church

March 7, 2014 – 7:00 PM Westminster, CO Legacy Five 11500 Sheridan Blvd.

303-451-5433 www.lifefellowship.org

April 30, 2014 – 7:00 PM Modesto, CA Triumphant Quartet Richland Faith Assembly of God 209-538-3838

April 28, 2014 – 7:00 PM Colorado Springs, CO Legacy Five 3685 New Center Point 719-574-3155 www.friendshipag.net

May 1-3, 2014 Visalia, CA Great Western Fan Festival Visalia Convention Center 303 E Acequia Avenue 800-965-9324 May 1, 2014 – 7:00 PM Yuba City, CA Legacy Five 445 B Street 530-751-9168 www.crossroadsconcerts.com May 4, 2014 – 5:30 PM Bakersfield, CA Greater Vision First Assembly of God 661-979-0786 May 4, 2014 – 7:00 PM Yuba City, CA The Hoppers Crossroads Community Church 445 B Street 530-751-9168 May 5, 2014 – 6:30 PM Red Bluff, CA The Hoppers Bethel Assembly of God 625 Luther Road 530-527-5717

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May 4, 2014 – 5:00 PM El Cajon, CA Legacy Five 1500 E.Lexington Avenue 619-440-4452 www.ecwesleyan.com

connecticut April 26-27, 2014 – 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM Milford, CT TaRanda Greene Cornerstone Christian Center

Florida February 3-8, 2014 Palmetto, FL Winter Gospel Music Convention Bradenton Area Convention Center One Haben Boulevard 941-729-9177 www.billbaileyconcerts.com February 5, 2014 – 7:00 PM Palmetto, FL Tim Lovelace Bradenton Area Convention Center One Haben Road 941-756-6942 February 7, 2014 – 7:00 PM. Orange Park, FL Greater Vision Oakleaf Baptist Church 904-214-9066

February 7, 2014 – 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM Palmetto, FL Booth Brothers Bradenton Area Convention Center One Haben Blvd.

941-756-6942 www.billbaileyconcerts.com February 8, 2014 – 7:00 PM Palmetto, FL Mark Trammell Quartet Bradenton Area Convention Center 941-756-6942 February 8, 2014 – 6:00 PM Lakeland, FL Greater Vision Lake Gibson Church of the Nazarene 863-859-3577 February 7, 2014 – 7:00 PM Palatka, FL Legacy Five 155 County Road 309-C 386-328-4424 February 8, 2014 – 7:00 PM Leesburg, FL Booth Brothers Southpointe Baptist Church 25900 US Hwy. 27 352-728-8580 www.spbf.org February 9, 2014 – 6:00 PM Lakeland, FL Mark Trammell Quartet Lake Gibson Church of Nazarene 863-859-3577 February 22, 2014 – 5:00 PM Crestview, FL Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Central Baptist Church 951 South Ferdon Blvd 800-965-9324 www.IMCconcerts.com February 23, 2014 – 7:00 PM Ft. Myers, FL Ernie Haase & Signature Sound First Assembly of God 4701 Summerlin Road *no tickets required

February 24, 2014 – 7:00 PM Avon Park, FL Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Union Congregational Church 106 N Butler Avenue 800-965-9324 www.IMCconcerts.com February 26, 2014 – 6:00 PM Titusville, FL Tim Lovelace Great Outdoors Church 144 Plantation Drive 321-383-0303 February 27, 2014 – 7:00 PM Ormond Beach, FL Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center 339 N US Highway 1 800-965-9324 www.IMCconcerts.com February 28, 2014 – 7:00 PM Lakeland, FL Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Ardella Baptist Church 709 W Pipkin Road 800-965-9324 March 2, 2014 – 6:00 PM Ocala, FL Ernie Haase & Signature Sound First Baptist Church of Ocala 2801 SE Maricamp Road 800-965-9324 www.IMCconcerts.com March 9, 2014 – 6:00 PM Fort Myers, FL Triumphant Quartet First Church of the Nazarene 239-936-2511 March 10, 2014 – 7:00 PM Palm Harbor, FL Triumphant Quartet Crossroads Baptist Church 727-784-2371 March 12, 2014 – 7:00 PM Titusville, FL Triumphant Quartet Great Outdoors Church 321-383-0303

March 20, 2014 – 7:00 PM Leesburg, FL The Hoppers First Baptist Church 220 N. 13th Street 941-545-4583 March 20, 2014 – 7:00 PM Zephyrhills, FL Mark Trammell Quartet First Christian Church 813-782-1071 March 21, 2014 – 7:00 PM Avon Park, FL The Hoppers Union Congregational Church 106 N. Butler Ave. 941-545-4583 March 21, 2014 – 7:00 PM Okeechobee, FL Mark Trammell Quartet Okeechobee Church of the Nazarene 863-763-7113 March 22, 2014 – 7:00 PM Tallahassee, FL Mark Trammell Quartet Lighthouse Childrens Home 850-877-3778 March 23, 2014 – 6:00 PM Titusville, FL Mark Trammell Quartet Great Outdoor Church 321-385-9731 March 28, 2014 – 7:00 PM Hudson, FL Triumphant Quartet Word of Life Fellowship 727-856-7575 March 29, 2014 – 6:00 PM Waldo, FL Triumphant Quartet Dixieland Music Park 941- 756- 6942 March 30, 2014 – 6:00 PM Winter Park, FL Triumphant Quartet Aloma Church 407-671-6851 May 16, 2014 – 7:00 PM Pace, FL Greater Vision Immanuel Baptist Church 850-994-6152

May 17, 2014 – 6:30 PM Brandon, FL Greater Vision Bell Shoals Baptist Church 813-689-4229

georgia February 9, 2014 – 6:00 PM Valdosta, GA Greater Vision Morningside Baptist Church 229-242-1426 February 11, 2014 – 7:00 PM Snellville, GA Greater Vision First Baptist Church of Snellville 770-978-7000 February 23, 2014 – 7:00 PM Carrollton, GA Mark Trammell Quartet Roopville Road Baptist 770-854-8824 February 23, 2014 – 10:30 AM Chatsworth, GA Mark Trammell Quartet Free Hope Baptist 706-695-0693 March 9, 2014 – 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM Watkinsville, GA Greater Vision Prince Avenue Baptist Church 678-753-3100 March 30, 2014 – 4:00 PM Waco, GA Mark Trammell Quartet Union Methodist Campground 770-824-7642 April 24, 2014 – 7:00 PM McDonough, GA Mark Trammell Quartet Ole Country Church 678-432-7252 April 24, 2014 – 7:00 PM Rome, GA Booth Brothers Rome City Auditorium 601 Broad Street 706-234-9622 www.jenningsinsp.com Winter 2014 | 45

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(continued) April 27, 2014 – 6:00 PM Hazlehurst, GA Mark Trammell Quartet First Baptist Church 912-375-3333

March 15, 2014 – 7:00 PM Morrison, IL Mark Trammell Quartet Emmanuel Reformed Church 815-772-3890

May 9, 2014 – 7:00 PM Lincolnton, GA The Hoppers Lewis Family Homeplace 1935 Lewis Family Road 706-401-4233

March 16, 2014 – 6:00 PM Toulon, IL Booth Brothers First Congregational Church 218 N. Henderson Street 309-286-4901 www.firstcongregationaltoulon.org

May 31, 2014 – 6:00 PM Kennesaw, GA Triumphant Quartet Shiloh Hills Baptist Church 770-926-6021

iowa April 11, 2014 – 7:30 PM Pella, IA Booth Brothers Pella Christian High School Auditorium 300 Eagle Lane 641-660-0443 www.IowaSouthernGospel.com

April 4, 2014 – 7:00 PM Rockton, IL Triumphant Quartet Hononegah High School Performing Arts Center 815-624-6365

February 22, 2014 – 7:00 PM Marion, IL Triumphant Quartet Marion Civic Center 618-889-1981 February 22, 2014 – 6:00 PM Hoopeston, IL Greater Vision Hoopeston High School 815-457-2049 February 22, 2014 – 6:00 PM Normal, IL Legacy Five 1017 North School Street 309-452-4479 www.cbcnormal.org 46 | Winter 2014

March 27, 2014 – 7:00 PM Bedford, IN Tim Lovelace Valley Mission Church of Nazarene 110 Hillcrest Way 812 279-3452 April 11, 2014 – 7:00 PM Greenwood, IN Greater Vision Southland Community Church 317-840-9919

April 5, 2014 – 7:00 PM Danville, IL Legacy Five 202 East Fairchild 765-793-7456

April 26, 2014 – 6:00 PM Bluffton, IN Legacy Five 1240 South 4-H Road 260-827-0362

April 11, 2014 – 7:00 PM Salem, IL The Hoppers First Christian Church 1200 West Boone 618-245-9133

May 16, 2014 – 7:00 PM Lafayette, IN Mark Trammell Quartet Heartland Community Church 765-426-0101

illinois February 21, 2014 – 7:00 PM Marion, IL Greater Vision, Mark Trammell Quartet Marion Civic Center 618-889-1981

March 21, 2014 – 7:00 PM Indianapolis, IN Booth Brothers First Church of the Nazarene 9401 E. 25TH ST 317-897-7700 www.indynaz.org

indiana March 1, 2014 – 7:00 PM Syracuse, IN Legacy Five 1 Warrior Path 574-658-9216 March 2, 2014 – 10:45 AM & 6:00 PM Hebron, IN Mark Trammell Quartet Emmanuel Baptist Church 219-996-3737 March 7, 2014 – 7:00 PM Shipshewana, IN Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Blue Gate Theater 760 S Van Buren Street 888-447-4725

May 17, 2014 – 8:00 PM Richmond, IN Ernie Haase & Signature Sound with Mark McVey Civic Hall Performing Arts Center 380 Hub Etchinson Parkway 765-973-3350

kansas March 8, 2014 – 6:00 PM Iola, KS The Hoppers Bowlus Fine Arts Center 205 East Madison 620-365-4765

kentucky March 28, 2014 – 6:00 PM Louisville, KY Greater Vision, Mark Trammell Quartet, Booth Brothers, Legacy Five Spring Break National Quartet Convention Southeast Christian Church 800-846-8499 May 9, 2014 – 7:00 PM Louisville, KY Jason Crabb with The Freemans, Mark Bishop Immanuel Baptist Church 3100 Tates Creek Road

Louisiana February 9, 2014 – 6:00 PM Winnsboro, LA Booth Brothers Life Church PO Box 572 2330 Hwy 15 N 318-235-4140 March 6, 2014 – 7:00 PM Alexandria, LA Mark Trammell Quartet Hope Baptist Church 318-445-0292

Manitoba, Canada March 25, 2014 – 7:00 PM Winnipeg, MB Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Grant Memorial Baptist Church 877 Wilkes Avenue 800-965-9324

Maine April 26, 2014 – 3:00 PM Houlton, ME Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Houlton Community Arts Center 7 Bird Street 207-532-0736

michigan February 22, 2014 – 6:00 PM Roseville, MI Booth Brothers Cornerstone Baptist Church 17017 East 12 Mile Road 800-800-7817 www.encoreproductionsonline.com February 28, 2014 – 7:00 PM Tecumseh, MI Mark Trammell Quartet Covenant Church 517-403-7137 March 22, 2014 – 7:00 PM Belleville, MI Legacy Five 810 East Huron River Drive 734-697-7456 www.bethanybiblechurch.com April 5, 2014 – 6:00 PM Mecosta, MI Triumphant Quartet New Hope United Methodist Church 616-706-4170 April 17, 2014 – 7:00 PM Kalamazoo, MI Mark Trammell Quartet Howard Chenery Auditorium 800-228-9858 April 25, 2014 – 7:00 PM Spring Arbor, MI Greater Vision Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church 517-740-3138 April 25, 2014 – 7:00 PM Spring Arbor, MI Legacy Five 120 E. Main Street 517.750.2400

minnesota March 15, 2014 – 6:00 PM Bloomington, MN Booth Brothers Cedar Valley Church 8600 Bloomington Avenue South 651-638-6333 www.musicforthemaster.com

May 10, 2014 – 5:00 PM Bloomington, MN Legacy Five Cedar Valley Church 8600 Bloomington Avenue South 763-544-6159

missouri February 28, 2014 – 7:00 PM Springfield, MO Booth Brothers Cherry Street Baptist 1201 S. Oak Grove 417-866-4215 March 1, 2014 – 2:00 PM Lee’s Summit, MO Booth Brothers Woods Chapel U.M.C. 4725 NE Lakewood Way 417-236-9090 www.thegospelgab.com March 7, 2014 – 7:00 PM Poplar Bluff, MO The Hoppers Rodgers Theatre 204 North Broadway Street March 9, 2014 – 6:00 PM Salem, MO The Hoppers First Baptist Church 201 N. McArthur Avenue 573-729-4863 March 13, 2014 – 7:00 PM Kearney, MO Mark Trammell Quartet First Christian Church 816-628-6653 March 13-15, 2014 Branson, MO Branson Praisefest Oak Ridge Boys Theatre 464 State Highway 248 423-239-5463 www.IMCconcerts.com March 16, 2014 – 6:00 PM Poplar Bluff, MO TaRanda Greene First Baptist Church

April 3, 2014 – 7:00 PM Osage Beach, MO Triumphant Quartet Main Street Music Hall 888-285-7464

February 28, 2014 – 7:00 PM Morganton, NC Triumphant Quartet Morganton City Auditorium 828-403-6040

April 4, 2014 – 7:00 PM Osage Beach, MO Mark Trammell Quartet Main Street Music Hall 888-285-7464

March 1, 2014 – 6:30 PM Morganton, NC Greater Vision City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium 828-584-4118

April 6, 2014 – 7:00 PM Osage Beach, MO Booth Brothers Main Street Music Hall US Hwy 54 888-285-7464 April 16, 2014 – 9:30 AM Branson, MO Greater Vision Lawrence Welk Theatre 770-928-6053 April 18, 2014 – 9:30 AM Branson, MO Greater Vision Lawrence Welk Theatre 770-928-6053

mississippi March 26, 2014 – 6:30 PM Corinth, MS Greater Vision Wheeler Grove Baptist Church 770-368-0009

March 5, 2014 – 6:30 PM Indian Trail, NC Greater Vision Bailey Smith Conferences Indian Trail Fairview Road 770-368-0009 March 22, 2014 – 6:00 PM Mayodan, NC Greater Vision Mayodan First Baptist Church 336-573-3864 March 27, 2014 – 6:30 PM Goldsboro, NC Triumphant Quartet First Pentecostal Holiness Church 919-734-1114 April 7-9, 2014 Asheville, NC BlueRidge Gospel Music Retreat Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove 1 Porters Cove Road 877-392-9710 www.IMCconcerts.com

April 27, 2014 – 10:00 AM Corinth, MS Greater Vision Wheeler Grove Baptist Church 662-287-2864

April 9, 2014 – 7:00 PM Ridgecrest, NC The Hoppers Lifeway Ridgecrest Conference Center 1 Ridgecrest Drive 828-669-3585

north carolina

April 12, 2014 Shelby, NC Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Elizabeth Baptist Church 301 N Post Road

February 8, 2014 – 6:00 PM Fayetteville, NC Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Fayetteville Community Church 2101 Middle River Loop 910-323-5313

April 13, 2014 – 6:00 PM Shelby, NC TaRanda Greene Landmark Baptist Church

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(continued) May 8, 2014 – 7:00 PM Rutherfordton, NC The Hoppers R/S Central High School Hwy. 221 336-548-4234

April 4, 2014 – 7:30 PM Rochester, NY Greater Vision Roberts Wesleyan College Cultural Arts Center 585-329-3840

March 29, 2014 – 6:00 PM Clayton, OH Greater Vision, Booth Brothers, Legacy Five Northmont High School 586-445-0080

May 9, 2014 – 7:00 p.m.

Indian Trail, NC Greater Vision First Baptist Church of Indian Trail 704-221-0707

April 11-12, 2014 – 7:45 PM Bath, NY Legacy Five 7634 Campbell Creek Road 607-776-4151 www.fln.org

March 29, 2014 – 7:00 PM Wooster, OH Dailey & Vincent Fisher Auditorium at Ohio Ag Research and Development Center 1680 Madison Ave 877-392-9710 www.IMCconcerts.com

April 3, 2014 – 5:30 PM Hartville, OH Greater Vision Hartville Kitchen 330-877-9353

May 10, 2014 – 7:00 PM Charlotte, NC The Hoppers Christ Lutheran Church 4519 Providence Road 704-366-1595

north dakota May 30, 2014 – 7:00 PM Williston, ND Booth Brothers New Hope Wesleyan Church 721 26TH St. West 701-572-4673 www.newhopewilliston.com May 31, 2014 – 3:00 PM Bismarck, ND Booth Brothers Century Baptist Church 205 Colt Avenue 701-223-0478 www.centurybaptist.org

nova Scotia, canada April 27, 2014 – 3:00 PM Truro, NS Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Cobequid Educational Center 34 Lorne Street 888-311-9090

New york March 7, 2014 – 7:30 PM Rochester, NY Booth Brothers Cultural Live Center 260-484-1029

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May 25, 2014 Brooklyn, NY TaRanda Greene The Brooklyn Tabernacle

ohio February 21, 2014 – 7:00 PM Hartville, OH Booth Brothers Hartville Kitchen 1015 Edison St. N.W. 330-877-9353 www.hartvillekitchen.com March 7, 2014 – 7:00 PM Mount Sterling, OH TaRanda Greene Westfall High School Auditorium March 9, 2014 – 6:00 PM Dayton, OH TaRanda Greene Vandalia Christian Tabernacle March 16, 2014 – 10:00 AM & 6:00 PM Wilmington, OH Mark Trammell Quartet Bible Baptist Church 937-383-1122 March 22, 2014 – 6:00 PM Circleville, OH Booth Brothers Ohio Christian College 1476 Lancaster Pike 740-420-5918 www.ohiochristian.edu

April 12, 2014 – 7:00 PM Wooster, OH The Hoppers Fisher Auditorium 1680 Madison Avenue 330-263-3738 May 9, 2014 – 7:30 PM Plain City, OH Triumphant Quartet Der Dutchman Restaurant 614-873-4093

oklahoma February 16, 2014 – 6:00 PM Pryor, OK Legacy Five 107 S. Ora Street 918-825-0798 March 8, 2014 – 6:00 PM Guymon, OK Legacy Five 2214 North Sunset 580-338-3553 www.guymonnazarene.org April 10, 2014 – 7:00 PM Owasso, OK Greater Vision, Mark Trammell Quartet, Triumphant Quartet Mary Glass Performing Arts Center 12901 E 86th Street North 417-236-9090 April 11, 2014 – 1:00 PM Owasso, OK Booth Brothers Mary Glass Performing Arts Center 12901 E 86th Street North 417-236-9090 www.gospelsingingtime.com

ontario, canada

May 15, 2014 – 7:00 PM Hartville, OH The Hoppers Hartville Kitchen 1015 Edison Street 330-877-9353

February 18-19, 2014 Thunder Bay, ON The Hoppers, Tim Lovelace Thunder Bay Comm. Aud. 1 Paul Shaffer Drive 800-465-9952

May 18, 2014 – 10:00 AM & 2:00PM Wilmington, OH The Hoppers Bible Baptist Church 55 Megan Drive 937-383-1122

May 16, 2014 – 6:30 PM Willowdale, ON Booth Brothers The Peoples Church 374 Sheppard Avenue East www.boothbrotherstoronto.com

May 23, 2014 – 7:00 PM Hartville, OH Mark Trammell Quartet Hartville Kitchens 330-877-9353

May 22-24, 2014 – 7:00 PM Niagara Falls, ON Praisefest Niagara Falls Scotia Bank Convention Center 6815 Stanley Ave. 877-392-9710 www.IMCconcerts.com

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south carolina

March 8, 2014 – 6:00 PM Lancaster, PA Booth Brothers Lancaster Mennonite High School 2176 Lincoln Hwy East 423-239-5463 www.IMCconcerts.com

February 8, 2014 – 6:00 PM Due West, SC Legacy Five 2 Washington Street 864-296-1861

March 21, 2014 – 7:00 PM Camp Hill, PA Triumphant Quartet Christian Life Assembly 717-579-7526 March 29, 2014 – 6:00 PM Lancaster, PA Chuck Wagon Gang and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver High Fine Arts Center at Lancaster Mennonite 2176 Lincoln Hwy E 877-392-9710 www.IMCconcerts.com May 2, 2014 – 7:00 PM Lancaster, PA Ivan parker, Brian Free & Assurance, Browders and Beyond the Ashes Calvary Church 1051 Landis Valley Road 877-392-9710 www.IMCconcerts.com May 9, 2014 – 7:00 PM Meadville, PA Booth Brothers New Beginnings Church of God 13226 Leslie Road 814-337-2044 May 17, 2014 – 6:30 PM Chambersburg, PA Booth Brothers Singing in the Barn 2778 Mont Alto Road 717-263-2675 www.singinginthebarn.org May 17, 2014 – 7:00 PM Du Bois, PA Tim Lovelace Du Bois Area High School 425 Orient Avenue

February 14, 2014 – 7:00 PM Cayce, SC Triumphant Quartet Holland Avenue Baptist Church 803-794-9133

February 28, 2014 – 7:00 PM Anderson, SC Greater Vision Concord Baptist Church 864-226-6193 April 13, 2014 – 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM Spartanburg, SC TaRanda Greene First North Baptist Church April 22-26, 2014 – 6:30 PM Myrtle Beach, SC Singing in the Sun Myrtle Beach Convention Center 2101 N. Oak St. 888-238-6858

saskatchewan, canada March 26, 2014 – 7:00 PM Regina, SK Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Orr Centre 4400 4th Avenue 800-965-9324 March 27, 2014 – 7:00 PM Saskatoon, SK Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Elim Church 419 Slimmon Road 866-999-7909

tennessee February 7, 2014 – 5:30 PM Knoxville, TN Tim Lovelace Old Southern Depot Depot Street February 16, 2014 – 6:00 PM Sparta, TN Triumphant Quartet First Baptist Church 931-836-2269

April 7, 2014 – 7:00 PM Pigeon Forge, TN Triumphant Quartet The Great Smoky Mountain Gathering 336-601-7900 April 13, 2014 – 6:15 PM Morristown, TN Greater Vision Alpha Baptist Church 423-581-3237 April 19-20, 2014 – 7:00 PM Knoxville, TN TaRanda Greene Black Oak Heights Baptist Church April 24, 2014 – 7:00 PM Athens, TN Triumphant Quartet Pope Avenue Baptist Church 423-252-0295 May 3-4, 2014 – 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 6:00 PM Greeneville, TN TaRanda Greene First Baptist Church

texas

April 29, 2014 – 9:30 AM Myrtle Beach, SC The Hoppers Myrtle Beach Convention Center 2101 N. Oak St. 800-537-1690

February 21, 2014 – 7:00 PM Tullahoma, TN Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Grace Baptist Church 1901 Ovoca Road 931-842-0309

February 8, 2014 – 6:00 PM Midland, TX The Hoppers Bellview Baptist Church 1710 N. Big Spring Street 512-682-9474

May 24, 2014 – 10:45 AM Simpsonville, SC The Hoppers SC Church of God Campground 306 Monroe Drive 864-963-4751

March 1, 2014 – 7:00 PM Knoxville, TN Triumphant Quartet Wallace Memorial Baptist Church 800-965-9324

south dakota

March 9, 2014 – 6:00 PM Union City, TN Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Calvary Baptist Church 2250 E Reelfoot Avenue 731-885-2961

February 8, 2014 – 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Alamo, TX Triumphant Quartet Bibleville Conference Grounds 816-509-3055

March 15, 2014 – 6:00 PM Sioux Falls, SD Ernie Haase & Signature Sound O’Gorman High School 3201 S Kiwanis Avenue 260-484-1029

March 30, 2014 – 6:00 PM Kingsport, TN Greater Vision Higher Ground Baptist Church 423-245-3141

February 9, 2014 – 6:30 PM San Antonio, TX The Hoppers Cornerstone Church 239 N. Loop 1604 West 210-733-5259 February 10, 2014 – 7:00 PM Childress, TX Booth Brothers First Baptist Church 300 Avenue C NW 940-937-2594 Winter 2014 | 49

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(continued) February 11, 2014 – 7:00 PM Lubbock, TX Booth Brothers First Church of the Nazarene 6110 Chicago Avenue 806-794-1675

March 16, 2014 – 10:00 AM Decatur, TX The Hoppers Cornerstone Baptist Church 701 W. Hale Avenue 940-627-3751

February 15, 2014 – 6:00 PM Athens, TX Mark Trammell Quartet Texas Gospel Music Hall 903-677-2492

March 16, 2014 – 6:00 PM Decatur, TX The Hoppers Decatur Civic Center 2010 W. US 380 940-627-5103

February 15, 2014 – 7:30 PM Wellington, TX Legacy Five 902 East Avenue 806-447-0090 www.wellingtonritztheatre.com February 16, 2014 – 6:00 PM Big Spring, TX Booth Brothers Trinity Baptist Church PO Box 1448 1701 East FM 700 432-267-6344 www.tbcbigspring.net March 2, 2014 – 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM Deer Park, TX Greater Vision Central Baptist Church 281-479-2662 March 7, 2014 – 7:00 PM Fort Worth, TX Greater Vision Truett Auditorium Southwest Seminary 817-366-0317 March 7, 2014 – 7:00 PM Fort Worth, TX Mark Trammell Quartet S. Western Baptist Seminary March 8, 2014 – 7:00 PM Tom Bean, TX Mark Trammell Quartet First Baptist of Tom Bean 214-236-8886 March 15, 2014 – 6:30 PM Terrell, TX The Hoppers Terrell Performing Arts Center 400 Poetry Road 214-320-5949 50 | Winter 2014

April 12, 2014 – 5:00 PM Sugar Land, TX Triumphant Quartet Sugar Land Baptist Church 979-549-7912 April 13, 2014 – 11:00 AM Emory, TX Triumphant Quartet Freedom Church of God 903-348-8866 May 1, 2014 – 6:30 PM Waco, TX Booth Brothers Woodway First Baptist Church 13000 Woodway Drive 254-757-0416 www.cwjcwaco.org

wisconsin February 23, 2014 – 3:00 PM Eau Claire, WI Legacy Five 3036 Epiphany Lane 715-723-1037 www.calvaryeauclaire.org March 1, 2014 – 4:00 PM Sheboygan, WI Mark Trammell Quartet Stephanie H Weill Center 920-208-3243 April 8-9, 2014 Ft. Atkinson, WI Booth Brothers Fireside Restaurant & Lounge 1131 Janesville Avenue 800-477-9505 www.firesidetheatre.com April 12, 2014 – 7:00 PM Appleton, WI Mark Trammell Quartet Fort Valley Lutheran High School 920-842-2000

west virginia

May 4, 2014 – 6:00 PM Baytown, TX Booth Brothers Memorial Baptist Church 600 West Sterling 281-427-1725

March 8, 2014 – 6:00 PM Milton, WV Ernie Haase & Signature Sound West Virginia Pumpkin Park Pumpkin Way 800-965-9324

May 17, 2014 – 6:30 PM Terrell, TX Triumphant Quartet Terrell Performing Arts Center 800-580-2697

March 15, 2014 – 6:00 PM Milton, WV Triumphant Quartet Milton Performing Arts Center

virginia March 21, 2014 – 7:00 PM Christiansburg, VA Greater Vision GraceLife Baptist Church 540-357-2505 May 11, 2014 – 7:00 PM Chesapeake, VA Greater Vision Deep Creek Baptist Church 757-487-2182

March 23, 2014 – 6:00 PM Vienna, WV Booth Brothers Fellowship Baptist Church 3300 Rosemar Road 304-295-8982 www.fellowshipchurch.net April 12, 2014 – 7:30 PM Milton, WV Greater Vision West Virginia Pumpkin Festival Performing Arts Center 304-638-1633

April 13, 2014 – 3:30 PM Elkins, WV Ernie Haase & Signature Sound American Mountain Theater 49 Martin Street 800-943-3670 April 25, 2014 – 7:00 PM Bridgeport, WV Triumphant Quartet Simpson Creek Baptist Church May 2, 2014 – 7:00 PM Summersville, WV Mark Trammell Quartet Church of the Nazarene Campground 304-984-3175 May 3, 2014 – 7:00 PM Parkersburg, WV Mark Trammell Quartet South Parkersburg U.M.C. 304-428-1195 May 4, 2014 – 11:00 AM Charleston, WV Mark Trammell Quartet North Hills Baptist Church 304-984-0347

wyoming March 20-23, 2014 – 7:00 PM Gillette, WY Tim Lovelace Cam-plex 1635 Reata Drive April 29, 2014 – 7:00 PM Cody, WY Legacy Five 1240 Beck Avenue 307-587-7182

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