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4th quarter

2013

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Landon (age 8) at the keyboard preparing for a performance at church camp

ConCert Promoter of the yearBy: Scott Fowler

It was early 1981. I was 14 years old. I was at my home in St Louis listening to a gospel radio station when they announced that caller number 8 would win two tickets to a gospel concert. I immediately ran to the phone and dialed the station. The DJ answered the phone and said, “congratulations….you are caller number 8!” I was SO excited! Three weeks later I attended that concert where I met the members of the group. They were heroes of mine. When the radio DJ introduced me to the quartet they were quite unfriendly and actually rude to me. I was devastated. I remember thinking, “If God ever lets me sing in a quartet, I will NEVER treat people like they just treated me….especially kids!”

I had no idea that a few weeks later, a little blond headed boy would be born some 2100 miles away in Roseburg, Oregon and that little boy would someday come hear me sing with the Cathedrals. That little boy was Landon Beene.

I’ll never forget it. It was my first trip to Fremont California where Landon’s family had come year after year to see the Cathedrals perform. I still remember pulling up to that church. I was looking out the bus window and I saw little 9 year-old Landon standing with his brothers and dad in ascending order of height. It was so cute seeing Landon there wringing his hands in excitement and anticipation. He was about to meet his heroes. God gently reminded me of the promise I made years earlier.

I got off the bus and his dad said, “Hello Scott. I’m Ken and these are my boys Landon, Brandon and Shandon. They just LOVE the Cathedrals.” I tried my best for the next several years to “make over Landon” every time I saw him. Landon developed a deep love for southern gospel music during those impressionable years.

When Landon was 17 years old, he and his brothers formed “The Beene Family,”

a southern gospel music trio. Landon was what I called a “flamboyant Roger Bennett protégé.” His enthusiasm and love for the music was infectious. His personality made him friends everywhere he went.

His family traveled from 1999-2009. During that time Landon’s entrepreneurial nature began to take root. Soon Landon was involved in other aspects of gospel music like the manufacturing of gospel music CD’s and DVDs. He became the one artists went to for consistant product quality and exceptional customer service. He quickly earned the respect of the entire gospel music industry.

In the past 3 years, Landon has become involved in almost every aspect of southern gospel music and today is the founder and president of IMC, (Innovative Management and consulting). IMC is involved in management and development of many gospel music events such as Gospel Music Celebration Cruises, Southwest Gospel

Landon with Scott Fowler & Roger Bennett at Cathedrals Booth in 1998

Landon with Booth Brothers from the 1st tour and concerts that Landon ever promoted in 2009

(L to R: Ronnie Booth, Jim Brady, Landon Beene, Michael Booth)

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Clarke Beasley, Landon Beene and Judy Nelon at the NQC Music Awards

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(L to R) Ernie Haase, Gerald Wolfe, Wayne Haun and Landon Beene in the BMI building during the creative direction and arrangement day for the “Cathedrals Family Reunion” album of which Landon is the executive producer and promoter of the upcoming event

Music Festival in Arizona, Praisefest Branson, Praisefest Niagara, Blue Mountain Gospel Music Festival, Garden Spot Promotions and Virginia Beach Gospel Music Fest.

Recently, God granted Landon a desire of his heart by allowing him to produce the first ever “Cathedrals Family Reunion” in Ft. Worth, TX. Landon says, “this is a highlight for me because it allows me to be a part of honoring the memory of the men who made me fall in love with this music.”

This past September, Landon was honored by the southern gospel music guild when he was voted “Southern Gospel Music’s

promoter of the year.” Other nominees for promoter of the year were, Ray Flynn of “Abraham Productions”, Bill Gaither, and Bill Bailey. Pretty impressive!

Through the tears of his emotional acceptance speech, Landon reminisced about how when he was a kid going to southern gospel music concerts, he was inspired by the music and encouraged by how personable and kind the gospel music artists were to him.

Shortly after the ceremony, Landon sent me a note. Here’s what it said. “Hey Fowler, I just want to thank you for investing in me as a little kid. I know I HAD to annoy you

at times, but you were always gracious to me. You and others like you are why I am in gospel music today. You have become a life-long friend…and I love you.”

Well, “Your welcome Landon! I’m proud of you and I am honored to be your friend. But just for the record…you’re STILL annoying…but I love you too!

Lastly, my advice to Landon is this: Always take time for kids…their future might just depend on your kindness and influence in their lives.

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Landon Beene with business partner of IMC, Nate Goble

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Brand new! Order your copies today.THE LORD IS GOOD Available on CDnow into their third year with StowTown records, The Collingsworth Family release their second full-scale mainline gospel recordingon this label. THe LOrd IS GOOd contains all of the elements that have become mainstream “Collingsworth” in their 14 yr career in theGospel Music Industry ………. Great material, outstanding writers, superb vocal arrangements, pristine orchestrations, and worldclass nashville/new York recording technology. One again collaborating with their award winning producer of 8 years, Michaelwayne Haun, with vocal arrangements by Kim Collingsworth and wayne Haun, this project brings material to the table from greatwriters such as rachel McCutcheon, darryl williams, Kirk Talley, Joel Lindsey, wayne Haun, Jeff Bumgardner, diane wilkinson, re-becca Peck, John w Peterson, Linda allred, and what has become an expected Collingsworth standard: a renewed classic from theirfavorite writer: Gloria Gaither. THe LOrd IS GOOd contains it all: big Broadway style orchestrated productions, power ballads, fast up-beat tunes, lilting melodies, warm toned family harmonies, and their unmistakably clear message of the Gospel.

HYMNS FROM HOME Available on CD and DVDalso, releasing on the StowTown/Provident/Sony label ……… two more brand new products that portray the respect and in-trinsic value that The Collingsworth Family has for the treasures handed down to us from previous generations in the form ofHymns. Filmed and recorded on location at The Collingsworth Family HomePlace in new richmond, OH, …………….. right intheir own great room, with Kim’s grand piano and 33 of their personal family and friends …….. HYMnS FrOM HOMe will quicklybecome a classic in the library of products available in the Gospel Field. again, with superb vocal arrangements from the pen ofKim Collingsworth and accompanied by her own piano artistry as well as several selections being orchestrated by wayne Haun,these products draw you into the warmth of the moment, circled by friends and family in front of the fireplace, around the piano.with all the quality of a seasoned studio production, enjoy sitting with them in this very personal setting of their own home, andlet these timeless lyrics lift your spirit. On-location production in High def digital quality by ViewFinders, Kodak, Tn and Oak Tree Studios, nashville

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the Pathways of lifeBy: Phil Collingsworth, Sr.Collingsworth Family

www.thecollingsworthfamily.com

The pathways of life are quite circuitous, to say the least. Just when you think you might have something figured out, God allows a curveball to come your way, reminding you afresh that you are solely dependent upon Him for guidance and direction through what may appear to be the unending twists and turns in the road ahead. At times, it may even appear easier and more advantageous to go back to comfortable territory, traveled through previously, rather than surge ahead towards unknown paths which could potentially bring unexpected pain and suffering.

In recent weeks, life’s pathway has found us standing alongside long time friends who are enduring pain beyond description with the sudden, untimely death of their 19 year old son, Patrick. The words of Gloria Gaither quickly flooded our minds when we were asked to provide music for his memorial service:

Gentle Shepherd, come and lead us, for we need You to help us find our way.Gentle Shepherd, come and feed us, for we need your strength from day to day.There’s no other we can turn to who can help us face another day.Gentle Shepherd, come and lead us, for we need You to help us find our way.

God’s ways are so often a mystery. So much of human suffering, unanswered questions, and a yearning for help from The Divine has been captured in an art form which has become a very dear treasure, as it has been

passed down to forthcoming generations: HYMNS. A professor from Indiana Wesleyan University once remarked to us that more doctrine is taught to the laity of the church through the singing and memorizing of hymns than is ever taught to them through the listening of sermons. It is the words of these treasures of literature

that come to your mind, in the night, when burdens are heavy and daylight seems so very far away, lifting your soul with the warmth of their messages and the eternal hope of their lyrics.

After hearing of the heart wrenching trauma & deep grief endured by Horatio Spafford, and then singing his familiar penned words:

When peace like a river attendeth my wayWhen sorrows like sea billows rollWhatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say: It is well, it is well with my soul

You start to get a faint grasp of this treasure that God has allowed to be available to us, to help our human emotion to endure and heal through unbelievable circumstances in which the human spirit seems to be completely crushed under the weight of unsustainable grief.

So ……… please, please …….. stop and teach these literary treasures to your children on a daily basis. It is a must that the hymns endure to another generation, so that forthcoming generations may also enjoy this blessed point of reference we all know and take for granted.

O, to grace how great a debtor, daily I’m constrained to beLet thy grace now like a fetter, bind my yielded heart to TheeLet me know Thee in thy fullness, Guide me by thy mighty handTill transformed in Thine own image, in Thy presence I shall stand!!

Collingsworth Family performing at an event

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moving forward with greater visionBy: Gerald WolfeGreater Vision

www.greatervisionmusic.com

Once again, we’ve made it to our favorite season of the year… Fall! If you were to ride on our bus, you would know we enjoy cooler weather. Our daytime travel temperature is always a “Fall-like” 69 degrees, and our “normal” night-time cruising temperature is 63 degrees. Needless to say… we love FALL!

Just before this issue of the Gospel Music Quarterly went to press, we learned that our current radio single, “Looking For The Grace,” is the Number One Song on Gospel Music Radio Stations across the USA. It’s from our most recent CD, “For All He’s Done,” and was written by our very own, Rodney Griffin. Our brand-new single, from the same CD, has just been sent to stations. It’s called “Preacher, Tell Me Like It Is.” It’s a song Rodney wrote to encourage pastors and preachers to do what the title says… “tell me like it is.” Your pastor needs to hear this song. It will be a great encouragement to him. If you don’t have the CD yet, you can order “For All He’s Done” from our website, www.greatervisionmusic.com. Speaking of Rodney Griffin, he has just been named Songwriter Of The Year for the fifteenth consecutive year! Congratulations, Rodney!

Over the last year or two, we’ve re-discovered audiences all across the country who really love to sing IF they’re familiar with the songs. With that in mind, we’ve just released a 4-CD set called “The Complete Church Hymnal Series.” It’s a collection of 49 songs from the old “red back” hymnal, more commonly known as “The Church Hymnal.” We’ve recorded these four CDs over the last seventeen years, but this is the first time we’ve put the four CDs together in a package. This collection is full of great songs you already know, but probably

don’t hear in your church very often. You can sing-along with these CDs for hours at a time! “The Complete Church Hymnal Series” set is available from our website, or you can pick it up when you see us in concert.

If at all possible, you don’t want to miss the Jubilee Christmas Tour this year, if it comes to a city you can get too! It will be one of the highlights of your Christmas Season… we promise! We’ve recorded a brand-new “Jubilee Christmas – A’ Cappella” CD with the Booth Brothers and Legacy Five, just in time for the tour, and we’ll be premiering some of the songs when you see us! We’ve also recorded a “Jubilee Christmas” TV Special for RFD-TV, which will air in late-

November or early-December. Make sure you’re on our email list, and we’ll let you know the exact date and time.

From October thru December, we’ll do forty-four concerts in seventeen states, from Pennsylvania to California, and almost everywhere in between! Be sure to check out the concert schedule for your state, in the back of the Gospel Music Quarterly, to see if we’re going to be near you!

Rodney Giffin, Chris Allman, and Gerald Wolfe being interviewed during a recent event

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It was a unique experience. Five men who shared a common musical history, but who had never worked together on a recording project. It was the first day of vocal sessions for the Cathedrals Family Reunion recording.

To say there was a little apprehension and nervousness in the atmosphere, would be an understatement. After all, these men were taking on the task of recording the first new “Cathedrals” CD, since the group’s retirement in 1999. Everyone in the room knew it wouldn’t be The Cathedrals that everybody remembered and loved, and that it wouldn’t really be The Cathedrals without Glen Payne and George Younce. So then, the task was to create a recording that people who loved the Cathedrals could love, and one that Glen and George would put their stamp of approval on, if they could hear it. A monumental task, to say the least.

The first challenge was to choose songs that were both familiar to fans, and special to the guys who would be singing them. When one considers the large number of songs that had become the favorites of millions of people during a quartet’s career that spanned nearly four decades, it’s an obviously mind-numbing challenge. The second challenge was to make sure the new recordings remained faithful to the original, while bringing them into the 21st Century, musically. Everyone agreed there

could be nothing worse than recording a “classic Cathedrals” song, then destroying it with a track or arrangement that made it unfamiliar. The final challenge was to find at least one new song the Cathedrals would have recorded, if it had been written during their career, and make it sound like “their song.”

With the final songs selected, and the sound-tracks finished, Scott Fowler, Danny Funderburk, Ernie Haase, Mark Trammel, and Gerald Wolfe, came into the studio’s Control Room to begin the first session. With Producer, Wayne Haun and Executive Producer, Landon Beene, in the room, everyone wondered if it would “click.” The five guys picked up their lyric sheets to run-through the first song and there they were those familiar voices, together for the first time. Five unique personalities, with different preferences, but with one powerful and uniting motive to honor the memory and “magic” of Gospel Music’s most-loved quartet.

The second day of sessions brought together the members of Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Mark Trammell Quartet, and Signature Sound, to capture the unique blend of fifteen voices that had never been recorded together before. It was easy for everyone to acknowledge it was very possible that not a single one of those voices would have

ever been heard by large numbers of people, if George and Glen hadn’t provided the opportunity and the platform for them.

To help everyone to focus, Wayne Haun asked the Engineer to play something he had put together for the recording. The familiar song, “Search Me, O God,” began to play. It was a beautiful arrangement Wayne had written for the project. However, what was coming up in the middle of the song caught everyone by surprise. As the turn-around for the second verse began, the track recorded by the studio musicians began to fade, and the familiar rhythm and “piano fills” of Roger Bennett began to fill the room. No one said a word, as Roger’s turn-around was followed by the two voices that had been missing from the sessions… it was Glen and George. Wayne had somehow managed to combine the new track with a track from one of the Cathedrals last live recordings! With Roger at the piano, and George and Glen behind the microphones, everyone in the room stood silently, many with tears streaming down their faces, as the men we loved so much blessed us once again. It was almost as if they had showed up, just in time, to show us once again, how it’s supposed to be done.

For more information regarding the Cathedrals Family Reunion, visit www.CathedralsFamilyReunion.com.

in the studio with the Cathedrals family reunionBy: Gerald Wolfe

Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Mark Trammell Quartet and Signature Sound gather together to capture a unique blend of voices Scott Fowler, Danny Funderburk, Ernie Haase, Mark Trammell, and Gerald Wolfe recording in the studio

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No one was sure when it would really happen, but The Cathedrals are finally having a “Family Reunion!” After all these years, alumni members of the group -- Ernie Haase, Danny Funderburk, Gerald Wolfe, Mark Trammell, and Scott Fowler -- are recreating their glory days of recording with The Cathedrals at the height of their popularity.

This brand new studio CD “Cathedrals Family Reunion” includes favorite songs of the Cathedrals, and features those five alumni and the well-loved groups that have carried on the legacy George Younce and Glen Payne started: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Greater Vision, Legacy Five, and the Mark Trammell Quartet. Fans of The Cathedrals will be easy to please during this gift-giving season, because the Family Reunion even has the blessing of the children of George Younce and Glen Payne. In fact, thanks to the marvels of modern technology, the unforgettable voices of George, Glen, and Roger Bennett are seamlessly woven into irreplaceable renditions of 12 songs that made The Cathedrals so memorable. As an added bonus, an original song, “We’ll Work,” is being recorded and exclusively released to radio!

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Somebody Touched Me• (featuring Danny Funderburk)

O, Come Along• Yesterday• Oh, What A Savior •

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He Made A Change • (featuring Scott Fowler)

I’ve Read The Back Of The Book • (featuring Roger Bennett)

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How many nights have been consumed by sleeplessness? How many days have been fruitless because of worry? Your son, daughter, grandchild, mate or some other very special person has chosen to take a detour on the broad path and this reckless choice is not only destroying his or her life but is adversely effecting the quality of life you used to enjoy. The despair you are experiencing has slowly but surely put a kink in your spiritual hose. The overwhelming joy that once freely flowed because of your personal relationship with The Lord has now been reduced to a feeble, I.V. like, life sustaining drip.

I have a question for you. Do you believe a full night’s rest would represent a lack of concern for that wandering soul? Does the very idea of a wonderful day, free from gut wrenching concern, pummel you with guilt? If your answer to those questions is yes, you need to recognize that a sacrifice of abundant life in no way, shape or form beckons the prodigal from the pigpen. As a matter of fact, your attitude toward this unfortunate event is, no doubt, counterproductive.

Yes, it’s true! Staring at the ceiling all nightlong is harming that one who is out in the cold. Let me see if I can clarify and

validate what I’m trying to tell you. The truth is, fear and faith are like oil and water. The two do not mix! I’m sure you can testify of hours on your knees seeking God for your lost loved one but if you leave your knees to only spend the night tossing and turning, well, do you see where I’m headed with this? That night of restlessness absolutely negates the hours you’ve spent pleading with God over the prodigal.

Do you see what James, the half brother of Jesus, is trying to say to us? To personalize it, I believe James would say to you, “As a child of the one true all powerful creator

of all that is, you have His full attention to ask whatever you feel led to ask but do so believing that He is more than able to accomplish that for which you petition Him.” To ask then worry is to tell God that you aren’t fully convinced of His capability to take care of the issue at hand. Now, is that attitude really what you believe can help that one you are concerned for?

In a song the Lord gave me some years ago, a hurting father asks his wandering son, “Are you tired? Are you worn? Is that road longer than you thought it was before?” The loving father then goes on to beckon the child back home… “Turn around. You’ve

gone far enough. There’s still room for you to come and stay with us.” I’m sure you can relate with the heart of this father. Now on to the part of the song where I believe you can be best encouraged to believe for a homecoming.

Although the son hasn’t arrived from his rebellious and riotous living, the father displays a faith by preparing for his return. He gives certain direction by saying, “Kill the fatted calf. Grab the finest robe. Get a ring for my child because he’s coming home. Get his room prepared because I know he’s tired and when he gets here I’m

sure he’ll want to rest a while.” Now for the kicker, “And if you need me, I’ll be out in the road. Because another child’s coming home!”

Do you believe God can return that child of rebellion safely back to your doorstop or not? If you do, stop carrying the burden and start planning a party. If faith can move a mountain it can surely move a loved one.

Subcribe to Chris Allman’s blog at Likeiwishidlived.wordpress.com.

devotion in songBy: Chris Allman

Chris Allman

www.greatervisionmusic.com

But let him ask in faith, nothing douBting: for he that douBteth is like the surge of the

sea driven By the wind and tossed.– James 1:6

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life is not a dress rehearsal

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As I write this, I am sitting on the bus in Baxter, Minnesota. I have been looking at Legacy Five’s busy fall schedule trying to make sure I know where all I am supposed to be and when I am supposed to be there! The last three months of this year are very busy. In October, we will be doing more Jubilee recording with the Booth Brothers and Greater Vision. Plus, we are working on our own new recording with legendary producer, Lari Goss. We also have some great concerts this month like our annual Mackinac Island retreat on Mackinac Island, Michigan. This place is one of the best-kept secrets in all of America in my opinion. This year, my father-in-law, Ken Davis will be joining us. The photo on the right is from a few years ago, but it shows me walking the porch of the Grand Hotel, the site for the Mackinac Island retreat. The dates are October 20 and 21. Come join us!

November will have us in Fort Worth, Texas for the Cathedrals Family Reunion concert. I cannot wait for this extraordinary two-day event. We have some GREAT surprises in store for you there!

Then, starting the day after Thanksgiving, the Jubilee Christmas Tour gets into full swing with 15 concerts in 16 days! If you have not seen a Jubilee Christmas concert, you MUST experience it. It’s a HOOT! Then we will conclude our year with our annual New Year’s Eve Celebration from December 31-January 2 at Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Join Legacy Five, Greater Vision, Booth Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, the Voices of Lee, Wes Hampton of the Gaither Vocal Band, Larnell Harris, Southern Raised, Ken Davis, Tim Lovelace and others as we say good-bye to 2013 and hello to 2014!

Last night, I was perusing through the pictures on my computer and I came across this one of Preston. I remember this particular day well. I was sitting out by our pool reading my Bible and watching Preston and Bailey swim. Preston gets out of the pool, goes in the house and returns with his Bible. He sat down in a chair next to me and began thumbing thru it reading the words he could. I asked him what he was doing to which he replied, “I want to be like you, daddy.” Wow! I was reminded again of the the awesome responsibility I have to influence Preston and Bailey for the cause of Christ. I felt honored, proud, and even a

bit of fear, realizing the heavy seriousness of the fact that my kids are watching me, mimicking me, and depending on me to show them the way. May we all realize that we are having an effect on someone, somewhere, whether we know it or not. Whether we accept it or not…whether we act on it or not. As I often say, “life is not a dress rehearsal.” This is it. We have but one chance to make a difference in the lives of people we come into contact with. Let’s all renew our commitment to influence people, especially our families in a positive way. Nothing else is more important!

By: Scott FowlerLegacy Five

“i want to Be like you, daddy.”

Preston holding his BibleScott walking the porch of the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI

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the Jubilee Christmas tour KiCKs-off a new season!By: IMC Staff

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Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, & Legacy Five

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jubileeon the road

The most talked about Christmas program in Gospel Music is getting ready to kick-off it’s second season on Thanksgiving weekend! The Jubilee Christmas Tour has more than doubled their number of concerts for 2013, with sixteen concerts in eleven states, including Tennessee, Oklahoma, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, California, Missouri, Indiana, and Michigan and Kentucky!

The Jubilee Christmas program is not a typical concert. It’s a unique two-hour experience featuring three of Gospel Music’s most popular Artists, the Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, and Legacy Five, on stage together for the entire evening! Jubilee Christmas is more than the eleven men on the platform. The Tour is supported by a complete Production Crew, for lighting, sound, and multi-media elements. The goal is to convey the joy, memories, and true meaning of the “most wonderful time of the year!”

This year, more new material and variety is being added to the program, as well. The Jubilee Gang has recently completed a new

recording with Grammy-award-winning Producer, Lari Goss, which features six, unique A’ Cappella Christmas arrangements. Some of these arrangements will be included in this year’s production, making the two-hour program better than ever. Don’t worry… all the favorite parts of the program you’ve experienced or heard about, will still be included! The now-famous “saxophone solo,” “Almost-Elvis,” and “red-neck snow machine” are just a few of the “show-stoppers” people are still talking about, that will still be a part of this year’s program!

The nation-wide promotion for the 2013 Jubilee Christmas Tour has started, and many venues are already nearing sell-outs! The new “On The Road With The Jubilee Tour” DVD was released at the recent National Quartet Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, generating even more interest in this year’s Tour. It’s a behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to make The Jubilee Tour happen, along with all the laughs that happen before and after the concerts. It’s a “must-have” for people who love to laugh along with the guys who make up the

“Jubilee Gang.” The DVD, along with the new “Jubilee Christmas – A’ Cappella” CD, will be available at the Jubilee Christmas Tour concerts.

Generating even more anticipation for the 2013 Jubilee Christmas Tour, the Jubilee Gang has just recorded their first-ever “Jubilee Christmas Special” TV Show for the RFD-TV Network! The show will air during the “Music City Show” time slot, sometime in late November or early December. The “Music City Show” airs weekly, beginning November 14th on RFD-TV. Check your local listings for the time and channel in your area. RFD-TV is also available on DirecTV and Dish satellite systems.

Tickets are on sale now for the 2013 Jubilee Christmas Tour! Special seating packages are available for church groups. For more information about this year’s Tour Schedule, visit www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee. Be sure to “like” the Jubilee Gang’s Facebook Page, and follow them on Twitter, for “real-time” updates.

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GET YOUR TICKETS AT: www.IMCconcerts.com or 800.965.9324*Ticket sales by phone or internet may be subject to additional service fees.

UNION CITY, TNFriday, November 29 – 7:00 PM Second Baptist Church

WESTMINSTER, COSunday, December 1 – 6:00 PM Life Fellowship

NAMPA, IDMonday, December 2 – 6:00 PM Nampa First Church of the Nazarene

BOTHELL, WASaturday, December 7 – 6:00 PM Cedar Park Assembly of God

SACRAMENTO, CASunday, December 8 – 6:00 PM Trinity Life Center

NEWPORT BEACH, CAMonday, December 9 – 7:00 PM Liberty Baptist Church

WENTZVILLE, MOSunday, December 15 – 6:00 PM First Baptist Church

This tour is managed and promoted by Innovative Management, LLC, a division of IMC Concerts.*Some information pertaining to dates and time may have been pending at time of printing. Please call in advance to confirm information.

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EUGENE, ORTuesday, December 3 – 7:00 PM First Baptist Church of Eugene

COEUR D’ALENE, IDThursday, December 5 – 7:00 PM Lake City Community Church

PORTLAND, ORFriday, December 6 – 7:00 PM New Hope Community

ANDERSON, INThursday, December 12 – 7:00 PM Reardon Auditorium (Please call 765.641.4140)

GRAND RAPIDS, MIFriday, December 13 – 7:00 PM Sunshine Community Church

OWENSBORO, KYSaturday, December 14 – 6:00 PM Riverpark Center (Please call 270.687.2787)

PASCO, WAWednesday, December 4 – 7:00 PM Faith Assembly Christian Center

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKSaturday, November 30 – 6:00 PM Southern Hills Baptist Church

BRANSON, MOWednesday, December 11 – 7:00 PM Oak Ridge Boys Theatre

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new territories

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By: Mark TrammellMark Trammell Quartet

After eleven years of full time ministry, there are few places that the Mark Trammell Quartet has not been. Each season they sing in a variety of locations and settings, yet, every year they find somewhere new to go. In the next few months you will find MTQ appearing at some familiar places as well as some new destinations! From caves nestled in the Missouri hills to the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, from the deep south to the far north and even sailing across the Atlantic ocean, the Mark Trammell Quartet is bound to be in an area near you!

October 22 & 23, 2013Dollywood, Sevierville, TNAnother Fall attraction that draws fans from all over the nation is Dollywood’s National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the festival runs from October 2nd to November 2nd. This year you will find the Mark Trammell Quartet in concert on October 22nd and 23rd. You can find specific information on their schedule at www.dollywood.com.

November 5, 2013Smoky Mtns. Praisefest, Sevierville, TN For over twenty years, Greater Vision has been hosting the Great Smoky Mountains Praisefest. Held at New Hope Church in Sevierville, TN, this event brings an excellent lineup of artists. The Mark Trammell Quartet will be appearing on Tuesday, November 5th. Come on out and join us as we take in the beauty of the Great Smokies and gather together to sing of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

November 8 & 9, 2013Cathedral Family Reunion, Fort Worth, TXIn 1980, Mark Trammell joined the prestigious Cathedral Quartet and remained a main stay in that group for ten years. This Fall, the original members of the Cathedrals (Mark, Gerald, Scott, Danny and Ernie) are coming together for two unforgettable days in Fort Worth, Texas to celebrate the Cathedrals Family Reunion! Never before have these five members been on stage together in an event like this – you don’t want to miss it! In addition to the morning and evening sessions, fans can step inside and tour the last bus the Cathedrals traveled on, hear fun road stories from the Cathedral days in the sessions and enjoy your favorite classic songs brought back to life!

November 16, 2013Northward Ho!, Bismarck, NDShortly after MTQ sings in the heart of Texas they will tread into new territory in the far north as they head to Bismarck, North Dakota. This will be the Mark Trammell Quartet’s first time to appear in that area and they are excited about bringing their music to Bismarck and making new friends! The concert will be held at the Century Baptist Church at 3 PM on Saturday afternoon.

February 3 - 8, 2014Singing at Sea, Caribbean CruiseAt last, MTQ will join a variety of fellow SGM artists on the Singing at Sea cruise in February of 2014! This is the largest cruise in Southern Gospel Music and has been for the last 40 years. Set sail for southern ports as we depart Jacksonville, FL on the third of February. This all Christian Cruise boasts endless feasts to spoil your palate and concert experiences you’ve come to love as you cruise with the best and brightest in gospel music. This is always a special time of relaxation and fun. Leave the winter weather behind and sail with the Mark Trammell Quartet to the sunny shores of the Caribbean!

In addition to these great events, MTQ has been hard at work in the studio recording a new project! You can be looking for this new recording to appear on tour and at your local Christian bookstores in February of 2014. Mark, Nick, Pat and Dustin look forward to sharing their new music with you soon!

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this time of yearBy: Tim LovelaceTim Lovelace

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Just yesterday my oldest daughter, Gabrielle, asked me what is my favorite season of the year. I told her that I have always loved the four distinct seasons, and that is one of the many reasons why I love living where we do. However, if I had to choose one season, I would choose fall.

I love this time of year when people in the city start putting scarecrows in their yards, with no garden in sight. People with pristine yards start placing pumpkins and bales of hay around their home. I love how neat freaks start decorating their homes inside with leaves and pinecones...the effects of fall.

I fondly recall going to see my grandmother in the cool fall weather. I got out of the car and watched as the smoke slowly rose above her little house and then thought, “Hey, wait a minute!! My grandmother doesn’t have a fireplace!” The smoke was from one of her candles that got too close to a pinecone...third time that year!

The last quarter of the year also welcomes the wonderful season of Christmas and all of its beautiful snow. As a child in south Alabama, sledding was difficult on

Christmas day, mainly for three reasons – no sled, no hills, and no snow! Other than that, it was a huge success!

Now that we live in the mountains, sledding is one of my girls’ favorite winter sports. I don’t mean to brag, but I can do everything on a sled that I did in my twenties. I can sled all day long and fly down the hills backwards while performing many childish stunts. The only difference now is that I can’t get out of bed the next morning! I love this time of year!

During this quarter, I will be all over this great nation of ours, so please come out to a comedy concert, and let’s all laugh together. You will find me in Michigan and Pennsylvania and southern states like FL, GA, AL, TN and MS. I’ll be doing a pre-Thanksgiving concert in Conroe, Texas. November will also find me at a three day event for the Pacific Gospel Music Association in Oregon. In December, I’ll be hopping all over the place, including a few dates in California. On New Years Eve, I will be found with the talented Perrys in Paducah, KY, and the first day of January, I will be celebrating the New Year in concert with my friends Legacy Five at the

Opryland Hotel in Nashville. Scott Fowler and the guys have an outstanding line-up of talent for this event!

With all of my bouncing around, I still may not be close to your hometown, so here is another way to catch up with me, along with some of the greatest artists in gospel music. There is a new television program coming your way. It is called The Music City Show, and it is being produced by Scott Godsey of Godsey and Associates. We have already filmed four shows and will be filming several more in October with such groups as Greater Vision, Blackwoods, Legacy Five, Brian Free and Assurance, Booth Brothers, and the list goes on! This is a show you will want to make sure you watch!!! The show debuts on November 7th at 8:00 p.m. on the RFD network and on November 10th at 8:00 p.m. on FamilyNet, so spread the news.

If you are on Facebook or Twitter, go to my website: www.timlovelace.com and then click on your favorite social media gathering spot. My website will keep you informed of my concerts and all of the wonderful IMC events at which I will be performing in the coming months.

Remember... Happiness is a choice!

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introduCing Penny loafersBy: Larry Nichols

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Penny Loafers

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In 1985, on the campus of Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, four young men sang an a cappella version of “Happy Trails” for a talent show and were stunned to find that people wanted to hear them sing again. The quartet soon decided that they wanted to have a name that sounded like a group from the 1950’s, as many of their songs reflected that era’s “doo-wop” style. During a rehearsal, they looked down and saw that they were all wearing penny loafers. “That’s it! We’ll call ourselves the “Penny Loafers.” The group continued to build a repertoire of family-friendly, secular songs set to creative a cappella arrangements.

Members came and went, but by 1989 all four “Loafers” were Christians who wanted to not just make people smile with their

music, but also desired to bring glory to God and draw people to Jesus. Thus, the music ministry of the Penny Loafers was born.

Bass singer Alan Pike reflects, “We thought very seriously about changing our name to something that sounded more ‘Christian.’ But we couldn’t come up with a name we all liked, so we just stuck with the ‘Penny Loafers.’ As it turned out, that was the best thing we could have done because we wound up getting invited to sing for all sorts of audiences that probably wouldn’t have invited a ‘Christian’ group. We did sing for churches, but we also sang for public schools, universities, corporate banquets, and civic events. We would sing a Beach Boys or Billy Joel tune, and then launch into a praise song to Jesus!”

The Loafers primarily sing gospel music, yet still maintain a small repertoire of what they call their “lighter” stuff. “We do a rap song called the “Mayberry Rap,” explains the group’s tenor, Michael Hunt, “in which we imitate the characters of the Andy Griffith Show. I know it sounds crazy, but if you can get people laughing it helps them connect with you and makes it a lot easier to then sing and talk to them about spiritual matters.”

Lead singer Kevin Slemp adds, “I think of how, in 1 Corinthians 9:22, the Apostle Paul said that he ‘became all things to all men so that by all possible means he might save some.’ When Paul spoke to the people of Athens in Acts 17, he quoted from some of their own pagan philosophers and then shifted to talking about the resurrection of Jesus. I think that’s a good lesson for us Christians today. Are we willing to do whatever it takes to effectively communicate the gospel?”

Larry Nichols, the group’s baritone, offers, “I think we also try to gain a hearing for the gospel by doing our best to maintain musical excellence. Our bass, Alan, is an amazing arranger. His musical style draws from Southern Gospel, jazz, contemporary, and even barbershop and produces a sound that is distinct and something audiences really enjoy.”

IMC will be introducing the “Penny Loafers” to the audiences at the Southwest Gospel Music Fest in Phoenix, AZ, Branson Praisefest in MO, Praisefest Niagara Falls, and also at the Virginia Beach Gospel Music Fest. See ads in this issue of the GMQ.

Michael Hunt (1st tenor), Larry Nichols (baritone), Alan Pike (bass), and Kevin Slemp (2nd tenor)

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a new ClassiC gosPel musiC tv showBy: Scott Godsey

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Coming this fall, it’s The Music City Show, featuring top artists like Greater Vision, Legacy Five, The Blackwood Brothers, Comedian Tim Lovelace and Aaron Wilburn. The show features special guest hosts each week with Nashville’s own Blue Jean Band and The Positive Cowboy Jim Sheldon.

The Music City Show is a series based in Nashville, Tn – America’s favorite Music City. The show has many elements of Nashville that people love, namely a live band, talented artists and comedic entertainment. It is likened unto The Tonight Show, with comedy segments, a guest host, and a beautiful cityscape backdrop.

“I’m excited for fans to see their favorite artists sing with a live band and get to know the featured artist in a more personal way through the interview segments.” said Producer Scott Godsey.

Fans can see their musical heroes perform and learn more about them in the interview portion of the show. The Blackwood Brothers tell about the tragic plane crash that almost ended their musical legacy and also about turning away Elvis from entering their band. Tim Lovelace cracks a joke about drinking Red Bull on a Greyhound. The studio audience bursts into laughter as Aaron Wilburn sings, “If My Nose Was Running Money Honey, I’d Blow it AllOn You.”

Also featured, is a Barn Segment where The Positive Cowboy Jim Sheldon sings Classic Country Hymns each week. He is known as The Positive Cowboy, because of the positive message he carries in the songs that he sings. The Barn Segment is also time

for “Letters from Near and Far”, a hilarious question and answer segment.

Duncan Ragsdale, designed the country barn set with hay bales, an old timey mail box, and a party-line style antique phone. Duncan is an art director from Memphis who has worked with Taylor Swift, Martina McBride and Trace Adkins – among other well respected and widely renowned country artists.

Music and Comedy enthusiasts can expect a new classic delivered straight to their televisions this fall. The show airs Thursday nights starting November 7 at 8:00 p.m. EST on RFD TV.

Producer, Scott Godsey answers your questions below about The Music City Show:

Q: What was it like on the set?A: It was awesome to see artists like Greater Vision, Tim Lovelace, Scott Fowler and Aaron Wilburn working so hard to make

everything perfect. Without ever saying let’s give it 100% we all new that we came to raise the bar. They all gave 110% on every show.

Q: Did you face any challenges during the film day?A: Challenges? Everything went according to plan... NOT really, we had one act cancel do to sickness one day before the shoot and we had to get another artist, the band had to learn new material and we had to rewrite a show in one day... In production, things always change and it’s how we deal with those changes on the fly that make us stronger.

Q: Were there any funny unscripted moments that caught you by surprise, but made the final cut?A: Between Tim Lovelace and Aaron Wilburn, I’m not sure we needed a script. These guys just say what’s on their mind... and it is perfect every time.

Tim Lovelace cracks a joke about drinking Red Bull on a Greyhound

Gerald Wolfe (Greater Vision) getting ready to perform on set

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www.themusiccityshow.com

Q: What kind of acts perform on The Music City Show?A: We primarily have Southern Gospel artists on the show but we like having some variety with bluegrass and positive country artists.

Q: How do you go about the selection process?A: Our selection process is based on what we feel people want to watch on a traditional Music Show. We take theirfeedback seriously.

Q: Talk about The Blue Jean Band, who are they?A: The Blue Jean Band is our house band. For all the artists that come on the show that do not have a band that tours with them – we have our Blue Jean Band play instead of performance tracks. Players include Ricky Free, Mark Fain, Bruce Watkins, and Dirk Johnson with occasional appearances from Sonny Garish and Scott Sanders.

Q: What is the purpose of the show?A: The purpose of the Music City Show is to reach people with uplifting music and share real stories that can encourage our viewers. We treat every aspect of this show as if we were taping the Grammys. We believe that the quality of production matched with the best artists not only will reunite the southern gospel fans but also build a community of followers that are not familiar with this style of music.

Q: Where can we see The Music City Show? And when?A: The Music City Show airs on RFDTV Thursday at 8:00 p.m. EST and FamilyNet at 5:30 p.m. EST Saturday evenings.

Q: What kind of things will be available in the online store?A: There is an online store featuring some one of kind merchandise along with many southern gospel CDs and DVDs.

Q: How many episodes will be in the first season?A: There are thirteen episodes in the first season featuring The Booth Brothers, Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Tim Lovelace, Kevin Williams, Gene McDonald, Jim Sheldon, Aaron Wilburn and more... Season two production will start in early spring.

Q: What is your vision for The Music City Show?A: My Vision is to use the Music City show to grow the reach of the music that I love. There is very little SG programming on TV and we feel with the networks we are on we are going beyond the walls of the church and hope to find many people who will experience Southern Gospel for the first time via the Music City show.

The Formula for the music city show looks like this: REAL ARTISTS + GREAT SONGS + MEANINGFUL STORIES +HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTION + FRESH WEEKLY SHOWS + ALL LIVE MUSIC + NETWORKS THAT REACH ACOMBINED 100,000,000 Homes in American = fans. I am a fan of this music, and I would watch this show, and setmy DVR when I couldn’t be home to watch it live. We believe there will many others that feel the same.

We could not do this without the support of the TOP artists appearing on the show and believing in our vision. This show requires over 50 people on staff for our production days and it takes all of us working towards common goal to make the Music City Show. Check out www.themusiccityshow.com for more information.

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Legacy Five performing during the first season of The Music City Show

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Call 877-392-9710 or visit www.praisefestniagara.com to make your reservations now!

This event is promoted and managed by Innovative Management a division of IMC Concerts which is a US promotion company. All pricing is in US Dollars. Artist are subject to change without prior notice or reprinting of promotional material.

MAY 22-24, 2014SCOTIABANK CONVENTION CENTER

SATURDAY NIGHT

ernie haase & signature sound legacy five greater vision taranda greene

FRIDAY NIGHT

tim lovelace gordon mote legacy five collingsworth familygreater vision

tim lovelacepenny loafersmark trammell quartet

hoppers greater vision

THURSDAY NIGHT

SING ALONG & HYMN SING

SATURDAY MORNING MATINEEFRIDAY MORNING MATINEE

with Gerald Wolfe, Tim Lovelace & special guests featuring: The Watchmen, The Torchmen, Advocate, Heading Home Trio & The Chapelaires

THE BEST OF ONTARIO

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SongS Include:Marshmallow World • Every Light That

Shines At Christmas • White Christmas • Changed By A Baby Boy • Thank God for Kids • If It Doesn’t Snow on Christmas •

Heat Miser* • Glory to God in the Highest • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen • Blue

Christmas • All I Want Is You • Christmas is Christmas (Wherever You Are) • What

Child Is This? • He Started the Whole World Singing / O Come All Ye Faithful

* Heat Miser on audio CD only

AvAIlAble noW at eHSS concerts, www.ernieHaase.com, & your local christian bookstore!

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Christmas is all about Christ and children. It is about love and giving. It is about making memories and putting them in your heart to treasure forever.

Recently, my Dad (Ray Haase) and I sat down and chatted man-to-man. It’s never been hard to chat about work, sports, the Bible or politics, but this chat was different; it was special. Alone together I shared from my heart about how much he meant to me. I reflected on his work ethic and the sacrifices he made for the whole family. I told Him I was about to record a Christmas video and that if he wanted me to sing a favorite song, I’d be happy to do that for him and for mom.

Pop is a tough man. He still gets up at 4 a.m., hits the gym and then is the first to work. So, for him to be “soft” took me by surprise. He said, “Sing My Life Was Changed By A Baby Boy. I love that song.”

He looked down and paused a bit then looked at me with a tear in his eye and said, “You know, my life was changed by a baby boy. You, Ernie.” He went on to tell me a story that I had never heard. He said, “I was a young and wild 18-year-old kid the day you were born. When I walked into that room and saw you for the first time, you looked right at me and smiled Ernie. I knew then and there I had to grow up. I told your momma that I was going to stop the things I was doing and start going to church and be a Dad to you. So, Ernie, I did give my life to Jesus, but my life was literally changed by a baby boy…YOU!”

One of the greatest father-and-son moments EVER! No baseball game or church function could ever replace the holiness of that moment. Later that month, as we recorded the video, I thought back to that time when Pop and I shared our hearts.

He and mom were there on the front row wiping tears all night long. I’m a blessed son.

This Christmas season, and all year long, take time to be with the ones who matter most. Share your heart. Show your bruises and share your story. Let people close to you know that they matter. Christmas is about sharing. Thank God for the gift of life that is ours in Jesus. I think the Father in heaven smiles when His children get along in fellowship and love. And that special day, when I heard my earthly father tell me his life was changed by a baby boy, I can’t help but believe my Heavenly Father smiled and said, “Now that’s what it’s all about.”

Ernie and his dad (Pop) wrestling (1968)

my life was Changed by a baby boyBy: Ernie Haase

Ernie Haase

www.erniehaase.com

Ernie and his parents at a recent event

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E X P L O R E R R O U T E • J U LY 1 9 – 2 6 , 2 0 1 4AL ASK A CRUISE

A week of devotion-inspiring worship with all your favorite Gospel Music Celebration artists departing from Seattle with stops in

Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

BRAND NEW GUESTS TO FILL YOUR WEEK WITH TEACHING & GOSPEL MUSIC!

PLUS the JUBILEE GANG, AND MANY MORE!

THE BOOTH BROTHERS Collingsworth family

GREATER VISIONLIBERTY QUARTETLEGACY FIVE

DR. CHARLES STANLEY

Mike SpeckDavid PendletonBABBIE MASON

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BOOK THIS CRUISE ONLINE:GOSPELMUSICCELEBRATION.COM

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The best option for those wanting a luxurious suite, these feature a large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah and relaxing whirlpool bath. There are two lower beds that convert to one king and most have an additional sofa bed. Includes access to the exclusive Neptune Lounge. Approximately 500–712 sq. ft. including verandah.

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A nice option for those wanting a balcony. These staterooms feature a sitting area, private verandah and floor-to-ceiling windows. There are two lower beds that convert to one queen and some have an additional sofa bed. Fullsize whirlpool bath & shower. Approximately 372–384 sq. ft. including verandah.

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A great option for those wanting a balcony. These staterooms feature a sitting area, private verandah and floor-to-ceiling windows. There are two lower beds that convert to one queen and some have additional sofa beds or upper beds. Approximately 212-359 sq. ft. including verandah.

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By: Mike Hopper Dean Hopper

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great western fan festival

In the early 1900’s, church hymns combined with the influencing styles of Spirituals and Bluegrass to create a new genre of music that would eventually become known as today’s Southern Gospel Music. Over the past century, this unique sound has blossomed into a multi-dimensional music style. From its rich orchestral ballads to its hand-clapping tunes, Southern Gospel Music has become a life-changing experience.

The City of Visalia, CA will once again roll out its red carpet for the biggest Southern Gospel music event west of the Rockies. This gathering called the GREAT WESTERN FAN FESTIVAL, will make its home at the downtown Convention Center May 1-3, 2014.

Previously, folks from all across the United States and Canada have made their way to the quaint village of Visalia, to experience its friendly shops and surrounding scenery; now they come for The FAN FESTIVAL, as well.

For three special days, the Convention Center will come alive with music and talent that is bound to impress! Fans can look forward to hearing the best-of-the-best in Gospel Music: Triumphant Quartet, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Greater Vision, Liberty, the Hoppers, the Martins, Legacy Five, the Browns and Tim Lovelace. These artists have been honored with multiple Dove, Grammy and Fan Award accolades, as well as Hall of Fame inductions from both the Christian and Country Music fields.

As one promoter stated, “We cherish our festival-goers. Some of the performing artists come from the East, so Fan Fest gives them a special time to connect with the folks and groups from the West!”

The intimate setting of GREAT WESTERN FAN FESTIVAL offers both time and accommodations for a variety of specialty showcases: “Best of the West”, “Songs and Hymns You Love”, “They Write the Songs”, “Funniest Stories Ever Told”, “Parade of Pianos”, and “Person to Person” – a new Q & A feature with some of these top artists. In addition, FAN FEST has derived a new way of showing their fan and friend appreciation by offering the attendees the “VIP Breakfast Club” and a relaxed “Court-yard Concert” while supper is being served!

From the “Manna in the Morning” devotionals, through each exciting, music-filled concert, the GREAT WESTERN FAN FEST is certain to be a soul-inspiring experience. We hope that you, along with thousands of others will make plans to enjoy, with us, a long weekend in the charming town of Visalia, CA while listening to some of the world’s greatest Gospel Music!

For additional information and reserve seating, please visit us online at www.fanfestivals.com or to purchase by phone, call 800-965-9324.

Great Western Fan Festival at the Convention Center

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VIRGINIA BEACH, VAOCTOBER 2-4, 20143 DAY, 5 SESSION EVENT

BRAND NEW EVENT!DISCOUNT LODGING AVAILABLE BY VISITING WEBSITE

RESERVATIONS: (Includes all 5 sessions of the event)

LIMITED GOLD CIRCLE $159 ARTIST CIRCLE FLOOR $129 MEZZANINE $99 BALCONY $79 INDIVIDUAL EVENING SESSION SEATS $36

FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER VISIT WWW.VIRGINIABEACHGOSPELMUSICFEST.COM OR CALL PHONE: 877-392-9710

EVENING SESSIONS 7PM (DOORS AT 6PM)MORNING SESSIONS 10AM (DOORS AT 9:30AM)FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY

This event is promoted & managed by Innovative Management a division of IMC Concerts. Artist are pending at the time of printing and may be subject to change without notice or reprinting.

ABOVE REGISTRATION PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE LODGING OR MEALS. HOTEL INFORMATION FOR THIS CONFERENCE EVENT WILL BE LISTED ON THE EVENT WEBSITE! HOTEL PACKAGES WITH EVENT RESERVATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE! PRICING INCLUDES ADMISSION TO ALL 5 SESSIONS.

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Walk in His footsteps.

In Touch Israel TourSEPTEMBER 2-12, 2014

Imagine walking on the same paths that Jesus walked, seeing a 2,000-year-old fisherman’s boat at the Sea of Galilee, or praying at the walls of the historic second temple in Jerusalem.

Touring Israel with Dr. Charles Stanley promises to be a rewarding way to experience the Holy Land. Guided by Christian leaders, this journey will leave you energized, refreshed, and

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By: Shari PickelTriumphant Quartet

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www.triumphantquartet.com

triumPhant’s Celebration 2013

Around 1000 people attended. Among those present, pastors, promoters, and friends from California to Canada, Florida to Michigan.

TRIUMPHANT’S CELEBRATION 2013 was a huge success. By success we mean; we felt that God used us to make a difference in the lives of those that attended.

God used those that attended to impact our lives in a great way. God has blessed us with many great friends from all over. We were honored that so many people gave their time

to be with us and celebrate our anniversary. It was a great time to introduce our sweet families to everyone, and show off those precious grand babies.

David Pendleton from Fishers IN was our guest ventriloquist. He had everyone in stitches. He was a pleasure to work with.

We were honored to have Louise Mandrell stop by for a visit. She is partly responsiblefor the group formation in 2002. It is always a pleasure to see her and to sing with her.

To end the event we were surprised by the Mayor of Pigeon Forge, TN Mr. David Wear, presenting us with a proclamation that October 1, 2013 is Triumphant Day in Pigeon Forge. What an honor. We are blessed.

Make plans now!we have expanded from two days to three days!

TRIUMpHanT’s CeleBRaTIon 2014October 5-7, 2014

Triumphant Quartet at this year’s Triumphant Celebration

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OCT 5 - 7, 2014Music Road Convention Center - Pigeon Forge, TN

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SUNDAY NIGHT CONCERT - 7:00 PMMONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - 9:30 AM

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exPeCtation or exPeCtanCy?By: Ken Davis

Ken Davis

www.kendavis.com

Order Ken’s New Book, “Fully Alive” Today & get a bonus DvD!w w w . k e n d a v i s . c o m

Funny how a few letters in a word can change the meaning of the word and subsequently one’s outlook on life.

Just before this issue of the Gospel Music My friend, Gloria Gaither said, “How we experience Christmas, depends greatly on whether we approach it with a spirit of expectation or a spirit of expectancy!” Most of us approach the holiday season with high expectations. We play it like a video clip in our mind. “Won’t it be wonderful to have the entire family together! It will be such a peaceful time of love and laughter.”

It doesn’t always pan out that way does it? Old wounds are uncovered, difficult personalities are encountered and turkeys are burned to a crisp, sometimes in the oven and sometimes in the living room. Expectant people somehow feel like they deserve a certain outcome so they expect it. I fall into that group by the way. Often our expectations are dashed and we end up feeling disappointed and blue. Conversely, people who live with expectancy are fully prepared for whatever might come and look for the blessing that God might bring from any situation. If people with expectations are often disappointed, people who live with expectancy are often surprised with joy.

High expectations are only valid when we look to God to provide in the midst of the real stuff of life. Rather than looking to the circumstances of life to fulfill our wants and needs.

Suddenly our focus changes……

from what we want to what He wants,

from what we can get, to what we can give,

from what we have planned to what He has planned for us.

O Lord help me look into your face this season with a spirit of expectancy.

Ken with his grandchildren

Ken’s grandson

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Blue RidgeGOSPEL MUSICretreat

AT THE COVE CONVENTION CENTER

April 7-9, 2014 | ASHEVILLE, NC

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TimLovelaceThe Browns

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LOG CABINS AVAILABLE Pricing begins at $499 per person based on double occupancy. RETREAT ONLY (Lodging NOT included) – $239Price covers all four concert sessions, five meals during the retreat on the grounds, coffee and soft drinks served throughout the event, evening snacks plus access to our very popular frozen yogurt and cappuccino machines.

Come be refreshed and renewed in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains with Ernie Haase & Friends at the peaceful Billy Graham Retreat & Conference Center.

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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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alberta, Canada

October 18, 2013 – 7:00 PM Edmonton, AB The Collingsworth Family North Pointe Community Church 14025 167 Ave NW 866-899-7909

October 19, 2013 – 7:00 PM Calgary, AB The Collingsworth Family Grace Baptist Church 2670 Radcliffe Dr. SE 866-899-7909

alabama

November 14, 2013 – 7:00 PM Hueytown, AL Triumphant Quartet Home Plate Diner 205-744-8855

November 23, 2013 – 6:00 PM Huntsville, AL Tim Lovelace The Family Rock Worship Center 2300 Memorial Parkway SW

November 24, 2013 – 6:00 PM Springville, AL Mark Trammell Quartet Friendship Baptist Church 19436 US 411 205-629-5402

December 31, 2013 – 7:30 PM Clanton, ALMark Trammell Quartet Mt. Springs Independent Methodist County Rd. 51 205-755-0784

January 4, 2014 – 6:00 PM Bessemer, AL Triumphant Quartet Bessemer Civic Center 941-756-6942

January 10, 2014 – 7:00 PM Clanton, AL The Hoppers First Baptist Church 210 6th St. North 205-755-3840

January 10, 2014 – 7:00 PM Daphne, AL Greater Vision, Triumphant Quartet Daphne Civic Center 417-236-9090 January 11, 2014 – 6:00 PM Gulf Shores, AL The Hoppers UMC 900 Gulf Shores Parkway 251-968-2411

January 12, 2014 – 2:00 PM Gulf Shores, AL The Hoppers UMC 900 Gulf Shores Parkway 251-968-2411 January 17, 2014 – 7:00 PM Opp, AL The Hoppers Westview Baptist Church 1404 N. Main St. 334-493-6467

arKansas

October 26, 2013 Van Buren, AR Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Van Buren Fine Arts Center 2001 Pointer Trail

December 7, 2013 – 6:00 PM Rogers, AR The Collingsworth Family First Church of the Nazarene 4911 W Pleasant Grove Rd. 479-636-1050

british Columbia, Canada

October 20, 2013 – 6:00 PM Kelowna, BC The Collingsworth Family Evangel Church 3261 Gordon Dr. 604-792-7102

October 21, 2013 – 7:00 PM Chilliwack, BC The Collingsworth FamilyChilliwack Alliance Church 8700 Young Rd. 604-792-7102

California

December 8, 2013 – 6:00 PMSacramento, CA Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth BrothersTrinity Life Center 800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

December 9, 2013 – 7:00 PMNewport, CAJubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth BrothersLiberty Baptist Church 800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

December 13, 2013 – 10:00 AMModesto, CA Tim Lovelace Christ Community Church 3242 Carver Rd.

Colorado

December 1, 2013 – 6:00 PM Westminster, CO Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers Life Fellowship 800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

florida

November 2, 2013 – 7:00 PM Jasper, FL Tim Lovelace First Baptist Church 207 North East 2nd St.

November 3, 2013 – 10:00 AMJasper, FL Tim Lovelace First Baptist Church 207 North East 2nd St.

November 16, 2013 – 7:00 PM Avon Park, FL Greater Vision Florida Avenue Baptist Church 863-381-1011

November 17, 2013 – 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM Lutz, FL Greater Vision Idlewild Baptist Church 813-264-1515

December 14, 2013 – 7:00 PM Tallahassee, FL The Collingsworth FamilyTallahassee Antique Car Museum6800 Mahan Dr. 850-877-3778

December 15, 2013 – 6:00 PM Largo, FL The Collingsworth Family Starkey Rd Baptist Church 8800 Starkey Rd. 727-397-1654

December 30, 2013 – 8:00 PM Jacksonville, FL Mark Trammell Quartet West Jacksonville Baptist 5634 Normandy Blvd. 904-781-4321

January 3, 2014 – 7:30 PM Jacksonville, FL The Hoppers West Side Baptist Church 7775 Herlong Rd. 941-545-4583

January 3, 2014 – 7:30 PM Jacksonville, FL Triumphant Quartet Westside Baptist Church 941-756-6942

January 4, 2014 – 6:00 PM Lakeland, FL The Hoppers Lake Gibson Church of the Nazarene 6868 Socrum Loop Rd. 863-859-3577

January 5, 2014 – 7:00 PM Ft. Myers, FL The Hoppers First Assembly Of God 4701 Summerlin Rd. 239-936-6277

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January 9, 2014 – 7:00 PM Avon Park, FL Triumphant Quartet Union Congregational Church941-756-6942

January 10, 2014 – 7:00 PM Hudson, FL Legacy Five Word of Life 727-856-7575

January 11, 2014 – 6:00 PM Lakeland, FL Legacy Five Lake Gibson Church of Nazarene 863-859-3577

January 12, 2014 – 6:00 PM Bradenton, FL Triumphant Quartet Happy Gospel Church 941-756-6942

January 15, 2014 – 7:00 PM Spring Hill, FL The Collingsworth Family Spring Hill Baptist Church 3140 Mariner Blvd. 352-683-5685

January 16, 2014 – 2:00 & 7:00 PMAvon Park, FL The Collingsworth Family Union Congregational Church 106 N Butler Ave. 941-756-6942

January 17, 2014 – 7:00 PM Fort Pierce, FL The Collingsworth Family Westside Baptist Church 3361 S Jenkins Rd. 772-461-7828

January 17, 2014 – 7:30 PM Green Cove Springs, FL Legacy Five Russell Baptist Church904-284-3951

January 18-25, 2014 Ft Lauderdale, FL The Collingsworth Family, Triumphant QuartetCelebration Cruise

January 23-25, 2014 – 6:00 PMPanama City, FL Tim Lovelace Hiland Park Baptist Church 2611 Hwy 231

January 25, 2014 – 6:00 PM Leesburg, FL The Collingsworth Family First Baptist Church 220 N 13th St. 941-756-6942

January 25, 2014 – 7:00 PM Hudson, FL Greater Vision Word of Life Fellowship 727-856-7575

January 25, 2014 – 6:00 PM Lakeland, FL Triumphant Quartet Lake Gibson Church of the Nazarene863-859-3577

January 26, 2014 – 6:00 PM Winter Park, FL The Collingsworth Family Aloma Church 1815 State Rd. 436 407-671-6851

January 26, 2014 – 6:30 PM Brandon, FL Greater Vision Bell Shoals Baptist Church 813-689-4229

January 26, 2014 – 10:30 AM &6:00 PM Lakeland, FL Triumphant Quartet Lake Gibson Church of the Nazarene 863-859-3577

January 27-29, 2014 – 7:00 PMLakeland, FL Triumphant Quartet Lake Gibson Church of the Nazarene 863-859-3577

January 31, 2014 – 7:00 PM Graceville, FL The Hoppers FL Baptist College Wellness Center 5419 Insttute Place 850-263-3261

georgia

November 9, 2013 – 6:00 PM Dalton, GA Triumphant Quartet Crosspointe Christian Centre 706-218-8691

November 23, 2013 – 6:00 PM Kennesaw, GA Mark Trammell Quartet Shiloh Hills Baptist 75 Hawkins Store Rd. 770-926-6021

November 30, 2013 – 7:00 PMRome, GA The Hoppers Rome City Auditorium 601 Broad St. 706-295-3739

December 8, 2013 – 6:00 PM Monroe, GA Mark Trammell Quartet Grace Baptist Church 110 Mears St. 770-266-1013

December 13, 2013 – 7:00 PMEvans, GA The Collingsworth Family The Sanctuary 302 Byrd Rd. 706-364-8284

December 15, 2013 – 10:00 AMMidland, GA The Hoppers Solid Rock Church 6959 Warm Spring Rd. 706-568-0039

December 28, 2013 – 7:00 PMCanton, GA Tim Lovelace First Baptist Church Canton One Mission Point

January 2, 2014 – 7:30 PM Vidalia, GA The Hoppers Southeast Technical College 3001 East 1st St. 941-545-4583

January 12, 2013 – 11:00 AMEvans, GA Greater Vision The Sanctuary 706-364-8284

January 19, 2014 – 6:00 PM Thomaston, GA The Hoppers Mountain View Baptist Church2569 Jeff Davis Rd.706-648-6224

iowa

November 3, 2013 – 2:00 PM Pella, IA Triumphant Quartet Pella Christian High School 641-660-0443

November 23, 2013 Sioux City, IA Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Morningside College Eppley Auditorium 3625 Garretson Ave.

idaho

December 2, 2013 – 6:00 PM Nampa, ID Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers Nampa First Church of the Nazarene 800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

December 5, 2013 – 7:00 PM Coeur d’Alene, ID Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers Lake City Community Church800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

illinois

October 18, 2013 Salem, IL Ernie Haase & Signature Sound First Christian Church 1200 W. Boone St. October 25, 2013 Rockford, IL Ernie Haase & Signature Sound First Free Evangelical Church2223 N. Mulford Rd.

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October 26, 2013 – 7:00 PM Rockford, IL Mark Trammell Quartet First Church of the Nazarene 4503 Charles St.815-742-9532

November 2, 2013 – 6:00 PMToulon, IL Triumphant Quartet First Congregational Church 309-286-4901

November 14, 2013 – 7:00 PM Pekin, IL The Collingsworth Family First Church of the Nazarene 3514 Broadway St 309-346-3053 November 22, 2013 Springfield, IL Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 South 6th St.

indianaOctober 17, 2013 – 7:00 PM Shipshewana, IN The Hoppers Blue Gate Theater 195 N. Van Buren St. 877-835-4725

October 18, 2013 – 7:00 PM Lafayette, IN Mark Trammell Quartet Heartland Community Church 3900 East 300 North 765-426-0101

October 19, 2013 – 7:00 PM Bluffton, IN Mark Trammell Quartet Gospel Barn 3550 S. State Rd.

November 1, 2013 – 7:00 PM Oakland City, IN The Hoppers Oakland City University 143 Lucretia St.812-749-1213

November 15, 2013 – 7:00 PM Indianapolis, IN The Collingsworth Family First Church of the Nazarene 9401 E 25th St. 317-897-7700

November 21, 2013 – 7:00 PMRichmond, IN Triumphant Quartet First Baptist Church765-962-3074

December 5, 2013 7:00 PM Bedford, IN Tim Lovelace Bedford First Church of Nazarene 1403 R St.

December 6, 2013 – 7:00 PM Shipshewana, IN The Collingsworth Family Shipshewana Towne Centre 760 S Van Buren St. 888-447-4725

December 6, 2013 – 6:30 PM Orleans, IN Tim Lovelace Orleans Wesleyan Family Life Center 1463 South Maple St. December 11, 2013 – 7:00 PM New Albany, IN The Collingsworth Family Graceland Baptist Church 3600 Kamer Miller Rd. 812-949-5177

December 12, 2013 – 7:00 PMAnderson, IN Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers Reardon Auditorium 765.641.4140 www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

December 12, 2013 – 1:30 PM & 7:00 PM Hillsboro, IN Triumphant Quartet Myers Dinner Theatre 765-798-4912

December 14, 2013 – 7:00 PM Bluffton, IN Triumphant Quartet Wells County 4-H Park 260-824-3136

December 20, 2013 Newburgh, IN Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Castle High School 3344 Indiana 261 January 24, 2014 – 7:00 PM Shipshewana, IN Mark Trammell QuartetBluegate Rest. and Theater 105 E. Middlebury 888-447-4725

Kansas

November 14, 2013 – 7:00 PM Salina, KS Mark Trammell Quartet Ray Avenue Baptist Church 2801 East Ray Ave.785-825-4220

January 4, 2014 – 6:00 PM McPherson, KS Legacy Five New Hope Evangelical Church 620-245-0303

KentuCKy

October 19, 2013 McKee, KY Ernie Haase & Signature Sound JCATC Community Theatre 562 Educational Mountain Dr.

October 20, 2013 – 1:30 PM Paducah, KY Mark Trammell Quartet Oaklawn Baptist Church 500 Oaks Rd. 270-442-1513

October 20, 2013 – 1:30 PM Wingo, KY Tim Lovelace Wingo Cumberland Presbyterian Church Lebanon St.

November 3, 2013 – 7:00 PM Louisville, KY Mark Trammell Quartet Clover Leaf Baptist Church 4401 Manslick Rd. 502-367-0218

November 14, 2013 – 7:00 PM Cave City, KY The Hoppers Cave City Auditorium 270-590-6364

December 14, 2013 – 6:00 PM Owensboro, KY Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers Riverpark Center 270.687.2787www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

November 15, 2013 Richmond, KY The Penny Loafers FBC 425 Eastern Bypass859-623-4028

November 15, 2013 – 7:30 PM Louisville, KY Triumphant Quartet Fern Creek Christian Church

November 22, 2013 – 7:00 PM Lancaster, KY Triumphant Quartet Lancaster Church of the Nazarene859-792-3254

December 4, 2013 – 7:00 PM Petersburg, KY The Collingsworth Family The Creation Museum 2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd. 513-553-0658 December 31, 2013 – 7:00 PMPaducah, KY Tim Lovelace Oaklawn Baptist Church 500 Oaks Road

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louisiana

December 5, 2013 – 6:30 PM Monroe, LA Mark Trammell Quartet North Monroe Baptist 210 Finks Hidaway Rd. 318-488-0137

January 16, 2014 – 7:00 PM Monroe, LA Triumphant QuartetOuachita Parris High School 417-236-9090

maryland

November 10, 2013 – 3:00 PMSalisbury, MD The Collingsworth Family Cross Pointe Church of the Nazarene 27765 Naticoke Rd .410-742-3840

miChigan

October 25, 2013 – 7:00 PM Lansing, MI Mark Trammell Quartet South Church 5250 Cornerstone Dr. 517-321-0557

November 1, 2013 – 7:00 PM Kalamazoo, MI Triumphant Quartet Chenery Auditorium 269-337-0424

November 2, 2013 – 6:00 PM Roseville, MI Greater Vision, Mark Trammell Quartet Cornerstone Baptist Church17017 East 12 Mile Rd. 586-445-0800

December 7, 2013 – 6:00 PM Southgate, MI The Hoppers Holiday Inn Banquet Room 17201 Northline Rd. 734-934-1008

December 13, 2013 – 7:00 PM Grand Rapids, MI Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers Sunshine Community Church 800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

minnesota

December 15, 2013 St. Paul, MN Ernie Haase & Signature SoundBenson Great Hall 3900 Bethel Dr.

missouri

October 17, 2013 – 7:00 PM Stanton, MO Mark Trammell Quartet Meramec Caverns 1135 Rt-Hwy West 314-772-3048

October 19, 2013 – 6:00 PM Stanton, MO The Hoppers Meramec Caverns-Natural Ballroom 314-772-3048

November 1, 2013 – 6:30 PM Springfield, MO Greater Vision Remington’s Entertainment Complex 417-869-0891

November 16, 2013 – 7:00 PM Steelville, MO Triumphant Quartet Meramec Music Theatre 573-775-5999

December 11, 2013 – 7:00 PM Branson, MO Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers Oak Ridge Boys Theatre 800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

December 15, 2013 – 6:00 PM Wentzville, MO Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers First Baptist Church 800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

mississiPPi

October 18, 2013 – 7:00 PM Olive Branch, MS Triumphant Quartet Longview Baptist Church October 25, 2013 – 7:00 PM Moss Point, MS Triumphant Quartet Escatawpa Baptist Church 228-219-5759

November 6, 2013 – 6:30 PM Flowood, MS Mark Trammell Quartet Riverside Iindependent U.M.C. 1127 Luckney Rd. 601-919-8311

December 1, 2013 – 6:00 PM Heidelberg, MS The Hoppers Heidelberg County Fine Arts Auditorium 714 North Pine Ave. 701-787-4589

December 29, 2013 – 6:30 PMMoss Point, MS Tim Lovelace Three Rivers Assembly 15910 Hwy 63

north Carolina

October 15, 2013 – 7:00 PM Ridgecrest, NC Triumphant QuartetLife Way Ridgecrest Conference Center 334-612-9922

October 16, 2013 – 7:00 PM Ridgecrest, NC Greater Vision Ridgecrest Conference Center

October 16, 2013 – 7:00 PM Cornelius, NC Triumphant Quartet Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 704-892-8566

October 17, 2013 – 7:00 PM Rutherfordton, NC Triumphant Quartet RS Central High School 828-245-6746 October 27, 2013 – 6:00 PM Concord, NC Greater Vision Parkwod Baptist Church 704-782-0565

November 2, 2013 Winston-Salem, NC Ernie Haase & Signature SoundOaklawn Baptist Church 3500 Kernersville Rd. November 3, 2013 Monroe, NC Ernie Haase & Signature SoundLee Park Church 2505 Morgan Mill Rd.

December 8, 2013 – 8:30 & 10:30 AMLumberton, NC Triumphant Quartet Kingdom Place 910-717-4188 November 22, 2013 – 6:45 PM Southern Pines, NC Mark Trammell Quartet Pleasant Hill Baptist 2237 Camp Easter Rd. 252-290-0560

December 7, 2013 – 7:00 PM Hookerton, NC Mark Trammell Quartet Mt. Calvery Christian Academy 532 East Main St. 252-747-8111

December 14, 2013 – 6:00 PMEden, NC The Hoppers Morehead High School 134 North Pierce St. 336-548-2968

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December 29, 2013 – 6:00 PM Maiden, NC Mark Trammell Quartet Mt. Anderson Baptist 4818 S. NC-16

north daKota

November 16, 2013 – 3:00 PM Bismarck, ND Mark Trammell Quartet Century Baptist Church 205 Colt Ave. 701-223-0478

new Jersey

November 21, 2013 Hackettstown, NJ Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Trinity United Methodist Church 213 Main Street

ohio

October 17, 2013 – 7:00 PM Ava, OH Tim Lovelace Ava United Methodist Church Marietta Rd. Caldwell

November 3, 2013 – 6:30 PM Cincinnati, OH Greater Vision Friendship Baptist Church 513-741-7017

November 16, 2013 – 6:00 PM Kettering, OH The Collingsworth Family First Baptist Church 3939 Swigart Rd. 800-800-7817

November 23, 2013 – 7:00 PM Baltimore, OH The Hoppers Fairfield Christian North 3420 Blacklick Eastern Rd. 614-316-2805

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November 25, 2013 – 12:30 & 7:30 PM Springboro, OH The Hoppers LaComedia Dinner Theater 765 West Central Ave. 800-677-9505

November 30, 2013 Hartville, OH Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Hartville Kitchen 1015 Edison St. NW

November 30, 2013 – 7:00 PM Stow, OH Mark Trammell Quartet Victory Life Church 3833 Hudson Dr.330-929-6555

December 1, 2013 – 10:30 AM Stow, OH Mark Trammell Quartet Victory Life Church 3833 Hudson Dr.330-929-6555

December 5, 2013 – 7:00 PM Hartville, OH The Collingsworth Family The Hartville Kitchen 1015 Edison St. NW 330-877-9353

December 6, 2013 Lima, OH Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Community Church of the Nazarene 2945 North Cole St.

December 13, 2013 – 7:00 PM Clayton, OH Triumphant Quartet Happy Corner Church of the Brethren 937-836-1204 January 31, 2014 – 6:00 PM Lima, OH Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Mark Trammell Quartet Lima Baptist Temple2945 Diller Road 800-345-9846, 419-227-2525

oKlahoma

October 19, 2013 – 5:30 PM Owasso, OK Triumphant Quartet Owasso Gospel Opry 918-694-8646

October 20, 2013 – 6:00 PM Claremore, OK The Hoppers Nazarene Church 1336 N. Dorothy Ave. 918-341-3043

October 20, 2013 – 10:00 AM Owasso, OK Triumphant Quartet Friendship Baptist Church 918-272-2665 November 30, 2013 – 6:00 PMOklahoma, OK Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers Southern Hills Baptist Church800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

December 12, 2013 Shawnee, OK Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Oklahoma Baptist University 500 West University St.

ontario, Canada

November 9, 2013 – 6:30 PM Scarborough, ON The Collingsworth Family Rosewood Church of the Nazarene 657 Milner Ave 705-426-2289

oregon

November 7, 2013 – 10:00 AMEugene, OR Tim Lovelace Pacific Gospel Music Association Festival Valley River Inn

November 10, 2013 – 11:00 AMSalem, OR Tim Lovelace Boone Road Church of God 990 Boone Rd. SE

December 3, 2013 – 7:00 PM Eugene, OR Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers First Baptist Church of Eugene 800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

December 6, 2013 – 7:00 PM Portland OR Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers New Hope Community 800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

Pennsylvannia

November 8, 2013 – 7:00 PM Lancaster, PA The Collingsworth Family, Triumphant Quartet, Taranda Greene Calvary Church 1051 Landis Valley Rd. 423-239-6262

November 9, 2013 – 7:00 PM Mechanicsburg, PA The Hoppers Mechanicsburg Middle School1750 S. Market St. 717-443-2583

November 10, 2013 – 6:30 PMLansdale, PA The Hoppers Family Worship Center 1000 Troxel Rd. 215-361-2431

November 22, 2013 – 7:00 PMMeadville, PA The Hoppers New Beginnings Church of God 13226 Leslie Rd. 814-724-6380

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December 1, 2013 Sharon, PA Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Sharon High School 1129 E. State St.

December 4, 2013 – 6:00 PM Breezewood, PA The Hoppers Breezewood Fire Hall 814-784-5869

December 7, 2013 Punxsutawney, PA Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Punxsutawney Area High School 500 N. Findley St.

December 31, 2013 – 6:00 PMEast Earl, PA The Hoppers Shady Maple Restaurant & Farmers Market 1324 Main St. 877-392-9710

wisConsin

December 13, 2013 – 7:00 PMFlorence, SC The Hoppers Lamb’s Chapel Christian Church3514 Southborough Rd. 843-667-4823 January 18, 2014 – 6:00 PM Duncan, SC The Hoppers 5th District Fine Arts Center 150 E. Main St. 866-991-3750

January 30, 2014 – 7:00 PM Myrtle Beach,SC Mark Trammell Quartet First Freewill Baptist Church 900 B 67th Ave. NO843-457-0825

south daKota

November 15, 2013 – 7:00 PM Chamberlain, SD Mark Trammell Quartet United Church of Christ 101 N. Merril St. 605-234-5202

sasKatChewan, Canada

October 16, 2013 – 7:00 PM Regina, SK The Collingsworth FamilyAvonhurst Pentecostal Assembly Church 3200 Avonhurst Dr. 306-949-8175

October 17, 2013 – 7:00 PM Saskatoon, SK The Collingsworth Family Lakeview Church 510 Twnshp Rd. 362 866-999-7909

tennessee

October 15, 2013 – 7:00 PM Jamestown, TN Greater Vision Mission Point Jubilee 931-879-9137

October 18, 2013 – 9:00 AM Nashville, TN The Hoppers Trevecca Community Church 335 Murfreesboro Rd. 615-248-1355

October 22-23, 2013 Pigeon Forge, TN Mark Trammell Quartet Dollywood – Pines Theater 800-365-5996

October 25, 2013 – 6:00 PM Knoxville, TN Tim Lovelace Grace Baptist Church 7171 Oak Ridge Hwy

October 29- 30, 2013Pigeon Forge, TN Triumphant Quartet Dollywood 865-428-9400

November 4-6, 2013 – 7:00 PMSevierville, TN The Collingsworth Family, Greater Vision, Mark Trammell Quartet Great Smokies PraiseFest 2450 Winfield Dunn Pkwy. 423-586-4952

November 29, 2013 – 7:00 PMUnion City, TN Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers Second Baptist Church 800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

December 5, 2013 – 7:00 PMTownsend, TN Triumphant Quartet TQ Christmas Celebration 865-621-0492 December 6, 2013 – 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM Townsend, TN Triumphant Quartet TQ Christmas Celebration 865-621-0492

December 8, 2013 – 6:00 PM Nashville, TN The Collingsworth Family Grace Church of the Nazarene2620 Pennington Bend Rd. 615-889-7462

December 9, 2013 – 6:30 PM Vonore, TN Tim Lovelace Vonore Baptist Church 714 Church St.

December 12, 2013 – 7:00 PMPikeville, TN The Collingsworth Family Bledsoe Cnty High School 877 Main St. 404-626-1954

December 19, 2013 – 11:00 AMKnoxville, TN Tim Lovelace Central Baptist Church Bearden6300 Dean Hill Dr.

December 31, 2013 – January 2, 2014Nashville, TN Legacy Five, Greater Vision, Tim Lovelace, Triumphant Quartet New Year’s Eve Celebration 2013Opryland Hotel 931-486-0020

texas

October 18, 2013 – 7:00 PMPflugerville, TX Greater VisionFirst Baptist Church 512-251-3052 October 19, 2013 – 6:30 PM Terrell, TXGreater Vision Terrell Performing Arts Center 903-945-2720

October 20, 2013 – 6:00 PM Big Spring, TX Greater Vision Trinity Baptist Church 432-267-6344

October 23, 2013 – 7:00 PM Longview, TX The Hoppers Woodland Hills Baptist Church2105 Texas 281 Loop 903-757-3110

October 24, 2013 – 7:30 PM Temple, TXThe HoppersTemple College Performing Arts Center 2600 S. 1st St. 214-862-1069 October 26, 2013 – 6:00 PM Kerrville, TXThe HoppersCaillioux Theatre910 Main St.254-399-6690

October 26, 2013 – 6:00 PM Pearland, TXTriumphant Quartet Shady Crest Baptist Church 979-849-7220

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October 27, 2013 – 6:00 PM Conroe, TX The HoppersMims Baptist Church1609 Porter Rd.936-756-0065

November 8-9, 2013 Fort Worth, TX Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Greater Vision, Mark Trammell Quartet MacGorman Performing Arts CenterCathedrals Reunion4616 Stanley Ave.www.CathedralsFamilyReunion.com

November 25, 2013 – 7:00 PMConroe, TXTim Lovelace Mims Baptist Church1609 Porter Rd. December 13, 2013 Pottsboro, TX Ernie Haase & Signature SoundPottsboro High School Auditorium901 E FM 120

January 4, 2014 – 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM, & 7:00 PMAlamo, TX Mark Trammell Quartet Bibleville Conference Grounds 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. 956-787-2024

January 5-6, 2014Huntsville, TX Mark Trammell Quartet Cook Springs Baptist Church1936-A St. Hwy 75-N 936-295-7968

January 7, 2014 – 4:30 PM Longview, TX Mark Trammell Quartet Woodland Hills Baptist 2105 E. LOOP 281 903-757-3110

January 8-10, 2014 Conroe, TX Mark Trammell Quartet Mims Baptist Church 1609 Porter Rd. 936-756-0065

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January 9, 2013 – 7:00 PM Waco, TX Greater Vision Parkview Christian Academy Gymnasium254-755-8747

January 12, 2014 – 11:00 AM Conroe, TX Mark Trammell Quartet Mims Baptist Church 1609 Porter Rd. 936-756-0065

January 12-15, 2014 Jasper, TXMark Trammell Quartet Hillcrest Baptist Church 3196 US Hwy 190 West 409-381-3371

virginia

October 20, 2013 Woodstock, VA Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Central High School 1147 Susan Ave.

November 6, 2013 – 7:00 PM Orange, VA Triumphant Quartet Revival Concert Zion Baptist Church 540-672-3382

November 7, 2013 – 7:00 PM South Boston, VA The Collingsworth Family Halifax Cnty High School 1 High School Circle 434-579-1359

November 7, 2013 – 7:30 PM Alexandria, VA Triumphant Quartet Mount Calvary Community Church 703-971-0165 November 15, 2013 Colonial Heights, VA Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Mount Pleasant Baptist Church3110 Greenwood Ave.

November 23, 2013 – 7:00 PMWaynesboro, VA Triumphant Quartet Waynesboro High School 540-942-0226

washington

December 4, 2013 – 7:00 PMPasco, WA Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers Faith Assembly Christian Center800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

December 7, 2013 – 5:00 PM Bothell, WA Jubilee - Greater Vision, Legacy Five, Booth Brothers Cedar Park Assembly 800-965-9324www.imcconcerts.com/jubilee

west virginia

November 16, 2013 Bluefield, WV Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Mapleview Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd. November 16, 2013 – 6:00 PMMilton, WV The Hoppers Milton Performing Arts CenterOne Pumpkin Way 304-634-5857

November 17, 2013 – 6:30 PMElkview, WV The Collingsworth Family Mt Pleasant Baptist Church 58 Mt Pleasant Dr. 304-965-7062

December 5, 2013 – 7:00 PM Ridgeley, WV The Hoppers Frankfort High School 393 Falcon Way 304-738-0511

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