CONCERT SCHEDULE
Pre-shows start at 7:00 p.m.
Evening concerts start at 7:30 p.m
 
Pre-Shows
Don Clark - Arkadelphia, AR
(June, July 22, August, September)
Singing since childhood he has recorded three projects.
Radio DJ for 8½ years he introduced many people to Southern Gospel music.
Organized "Gaither-style" music programs for the Clark County Fair.
He has released several projects.
He currently pastors Greers Ferry Baptist Church.
 
Messengers of Song - Caddo Valley, AR
(May 28)
Husband and wife duo formed in 2001. They recorded "Mercy Called Me by Name"
in 2004 which was distributed nationwide and charted to #19. They were
nominated as "duo of the year" by the International Country Gospel Music Association
and the Radio and Music Industry Awards.

Glory Gals - Hot Springs Village, AR
(July 23)
Their first performance was in May of 2006 and by 2007 the Glory Gals had settled
into a group of six. Three of the original members remain today. The "gals" truly
love singing gospel music. All have other musical interests and activities, including
the Village Chorale, Cedar Mountain Singers, Crystal Chimes, and church choirs.
 
Brenda North - Caddo Valley, AR
(September 24)
She sang in church choirs for years. In 1999 she sang on stage with
Johnny High's Country Music Revue in gospel music and appeared
several times in the next 2 years. In 2007 she went on tour and sang on stage
with many of America's well known groups. Recently she was awarded the
GMAA's Soloist of the Year.

May 28
 
THE CRUSADERS
The group was formed in 1988. They have seen many lives changed and touched in their services. The group has released 11 projects. They have shared the stage with many professional and regional artists as well as performing on Carnival Cruise Lines. The group has also worked to form Deep South Quartet Conventions. Not only is it a weekend of wonderful Gospel Music filled with many different artists and men called of God to preach His word through music, it is a weekend of worship and praising God. www.thecrusadersquartet.com
HENDRIX TRIO
The trio is a Southern/Country Gospel group based out of Texarkana, TX. Formed in 1992 they travel throughout the four states area and are the founding members of the Four States Gospel Music Association. They have released 7 projects. www.thehendrixtrio.com
 
June 25
 
APOSTLES
Signed as recording artists with Son Sound Music Group Platinum Records, they have been featured at Charlie Waller's Grand Ole Gospel Reunion, the Gatlinburg Gatherings, and showcased at the National Quartet Convention. As regular performing artists with the Jammin for Jesus concerts held in Branson, Missouri theaters, they were given the Son Rise Award by the Branson Gospel Music Association in 1999 and 2000 as Branson's Southern Gospel Group of the Year.
http://the-apostles.org

MASTER'S TOUCH
Master's Touch is a Southern Gospel Music Ministry out of Grand Prairie, TX. This ministry has been working for the Lord for 27 years. They are members of SGMA, GMAA, BYKOTA, and TIMA. The group was awarded the 2009 GMAA Group of the Year, 2009 TIMA Group of the Year, Loyal Rowland was awarded 2010 SGMA Male Vocalist of the Year, and Margie was awarded the 2011 SGMA Song of the Year for "The Answer's on the Way". www.masterstouchtx.com
 
Homecoming Celebration
July 22
Friday Night
 
THE VOYAGERS QUARTET
was formed in September 2008 after a lot of prayer and meditation. Although the group has not been together long the members, Mark Lackey, Randy Barnes, Robin Morgan and Steve Williams, have many years of experience in Gospel music. Voyagers Quartet link


THE MESSENGERS
This group of singers and musicians from Greenville, Texas is a stand up, clap your hands and say "AMEN" kind of group. They will be celebrating 20 years of ministry this summer. They have appeared with many well-known artists and their 1st place award in Oklahoma sent them to Nashville to record one of their projects. The group has won many awards through the years as they shared gospel music in a variety of styles including blues, bluegrass and of course southern gospel.
 
July 23
Saturday Night
 
LARRY NELSON FAMILY
have been regular performers at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Arkansas for 18 years. Along with close family harmony their instrumentation includes guitar, accordion, mandolin, banjo, piano, autoharp and upright bass.
www.thelarrynelsonfamily.com

TRUSTING HYMN
A group from the Dallas metroplex who have been involved in Southern Gospel Music for many years. Plans are underway for a new project with more original material and the anointed message of God's compassion, grace and mercy in every song. They are members of Gospel Music Artists Association and were awarded Song of the Year in 2011 Convention. www.trustinghymn.com
 
August 27
 
THE HACKETTS
of Dermott, AR own The Shed, a gospel singing performance hall featuring monthly concerts. The group formed in 1996 has produced many recordings including "Our Father's Songs" containing all original songs and their latest "Farther Along".
www.thehackettsonline.com

VELVET RIDGE
Clois along with his brother Dwight "Bubba" started the group in October of 1972. Belinda, the newest member, joined the group 13 years ago. The prayer of this annointed southern gospel group is that many souls will be encouraged, lifted up and born again through the ministry of Velvet Ridge. www.velvetridgesingers.com
 
September 24
 
JUBIL-HEIRS
of Seagoville, TX formed in 1988 are members of the Gospel Music Artists Association and have many awards including the induction into the International Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In 2008 they were presented with Group of the Year and Band of the Year awards from GMAA. One of the members won the Musician of the Year award.
www.heavensound.com link
PARDONED
This award winning southern gospel group has been traveling across the United States sharing the gospel in music and testimony for over 15 years. They were selected as Arkansas Heritage Country Gospel Group of the Year in 2007. In addition to appearing on the gospel cruises of the Arkansas River Queen the couple has appeared on Little Rock's VTN on the show, IN HIS PRESENCE. www.pardonedonline.com
 
FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT:
Lou Tabor, Manager
Hickory Hill Park
216 Bryant Road
Hot Springs, AR 71909

501-623-8068
E-mail: The Hawkins Family
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