New Talent Comes to Brumley Gospel Sing At Cowan Civic Cente

New Talent Comes to Brumley Gospel Sing
At Cowan Civic Center in Lebanon
Lebanon, Mo. – New talent as well as long-time favorites will perform at the 42nd annual Brumley Gospel Sing, Aug. 4-7, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the state-of-the-art Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the event’s seven concerts over four days.

Featured among the 30-plus artists scheduled to perform are newcomers the Diplomats and the Reggie Saddler Family. “Reggie is a guitar-picker extraordinaire,” says Duane Garren, director of marketing and promotion for Brumley Music. The unique comedy of Dr. Dennis Swanberg of Louisiana also will entertain the crowds. “He can impersonate anyone you can name,” says Garren. In addition, fans will enjoy the talents of Daily & Vincent, whose CD, Dailey & Vincent Sing The Statler Brothers, is a top-selling Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® exclusive. “They’re a very hot act right now,” Garren says.

As in previous years, the Gospel Sing will present top names in gospel music including the Booth Brothers, the Isaacs, Jeff and Sherry Easter, Greater Vision, the Perrys, the Inspirations, the Dove Brothers, the Primitive Quartet, the Lesters and many more. “We tried to keep the groups people want to hear, but also introduce new talent visitors will be sure to enjoy,” Garren says.

Show times will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 6 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday (1 p.m. is sold out). Ticket prices will be $15 for one evening show, $25 for two, $35 for three and $45 for four; and $15 for daytime shows. Tickets for children age 6-12 will be $4 per night; five and under will be admitted free. For tickets, visit www.brumleymusic.com, call (800) 435-3725, or stop by the Cowan Civic Center, KTTK Radio, Lebanon Book & Bible or the Pulaski County Tourism Bureau. Parking will be free for every show.

Many Brumley Gospel Music fans arrive early or stay on to enjoy the benefits and beauty of Lebanon. “That includes trout-fishing at nearby Bennett Spring State Park, shopping for antiques or Case Knives and visiting the fascinating Route 66 Museum,” says Lebanon Director of Tourism and Marketing Gail Bryant. “People also come to look for treasures at the community-wide Brumley Days Garage Sale, August 3-7, and various organizations sponsor an array of activities and day trips.”

The “Granddaddy of Gospel Sings,” the Brumley Gospel Sing honors the late Albert E. Brumley, a Missouri native who wrote more than 800 songs including “Turn Your Radio On” and “I’ll Fly Away,” which was featured in the Academy-Award-nominated films, “O Brother Where Art Thou” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” Brumley’s songs have been recorded by Elvis Presley, Alan Jackson, the Oak Ridge Boys and the Boston Pops. Brumley has been inducted into numerous prestigious music Halls of Fame.

“We hit a home run when we moved the Gospel Sing to Lebanon five years ago. Truly it’s a match made in heaven. Area businesses roll out the red carpet and hang welcome signs all over the place,” Garren says. “All the parties involved in Lebanon help make the event the amazing success that it is.” He adds, “We invite everyone to come enjoy four days of the best gospel music in the world in beautiful Lebanon, Missouri.”
For more information about the Brumley Gospel Sing, Lebanon-area lodging or to order tickets, call 800-435-3725 or visit www.brumleymusic.com. And to find out more about dining, fishing, shopping and attractions in Lebanon, call 866-LEBANON (532-2666) or visit www.lebanonmo.org.