Artists Information

Mark Lowry

Mark Lowry has been making people laugh, cry and think for over 30 years. Singing publicly and recording albums and videos since age eleven, you could say that Mark has done this most of his life. Mark's talent is not confined to the comedy arena. He is also a singer with several albums to his credit and a songwriter, who co-wrote "Mary Did You Know." But it is in comedy where Mark really shines.

The Collingsworth Family

Excitement, spiritual anointing, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect to find when you step across the threshold of the auditorium for an Evening of Family Worship and Praise with The Collingsworth Family. Since their first engagement together as musicians for a church camp in Petersburg, Michigan in August, 1986 until now, the ministry God has given Phil & Kim has expanded and flourished until it is a full-time livelihood that involves their entire family. Their boundaries of influence have expanded until they have sung and played all over the United States (as well as internationally) into their 27th year of ministry. Their constant, persistent attention to cutting-edge arranging, musical excellence, and a proper balance of spiritual emphasis are the keys to success God has helped them tap.

Jason Crabb

His unmatchable voice, unparalleled charisma, GRAMMY nods and seventeen Dove Awards aside, Jason Crabb is a rare breed. Neither defined by, nor confined to a genre or even a singular career path, his powerful, emotive voice and talent transcend industry labels and artistic nooks. Add to that his authentic humility and relentless commitment to cultivating the most from what God has given him, and it’s clear that Jason Crabb—the vocalist, the author, the actor, the all-around entertainer—is an anointed phenomenon.

Gold City

To thousands, Gold City is Southern Gospel music. If you measure an artists' stature by awards and recognitions, that statement may well be inarguable. Over the past quarter of a century, Gold City has won every significant Southern Gospel music award- many more than once. Among their more than 60 accolades are numerous awards for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Group of the Year, and Individual of the Year.

Dino

Dino is one of the premiere performers of our time. He is indeed "America's Piano Showman" - a title aptly given to him by over 80 million people who are witnesses to his majestic piano styling each year. Dino is constantly using numerous creative vehicles to deliver his unique hybrid of piano music to the masses through television, live performances, videos, albums, and electronically. "God gave me the talent and I endeavor to give it back to Him with each new idea." It is his skill at combining artistry, entertainment, and keen business skills in each of these outlets that make Dino such a success.

The Martins

Siblings, Joyce, Jonathan and Judy, collectively known as The Martins, have enjoyed countless radio hits and performances at concert halls, arenas, auditoriums and churches worldwide. During the 1990s, The Martins rose to national and international success, showcasing their stunning and distinctive harmonies before a vast array of audiences, from legendary singer/songwriter Bill Gaither’s multi-award winning Homecoming Video and Concert Series to the White House to Carnegie Hall. Over the years the Trio garnered eight Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association, as well as a prestigious Grammy nomination.

Lynda Randle

Lynda Randle was born and raised in Washington, D.C. Growing up a part of the D.C. inner-city culture, Lynda experienced a pain and anguish that can rarely be imagined by the majority of Christian-America. Since giving her life to the Lord Jesus Christ, He has used the scars of her youth to bring a distinct depth and richness to her ministry.

Sandi Patti

Known as "The Voice," Sandi Patty is one of the biggest stars in gospel music history and over a 15-year period (from the early '80s) has earned three platinum albums, five gold albums, 33 Dove Awards, and five Grammys. Her debut album sold 11 million copies. As a singer, she is noted for her powerful, flexible voice and her ability to effortlessly climb to a high C. Patti has appeared on numerous television and awards shows, and has even performed for presidents. Sandi will be bring along her longtime friends a collaborators, Larnelle Harris and Wayne Watson to perform all of their Hits.

Larnelle Harris

Few names are as synonymous with Inspirational music as Larnelle Harris. Admired by fans and peers alike for his majestic tenor voice, Larnelle has become the epitome of talent and integrity in a career that spans over three decades. He has been honored with five Grammy Awards and eleven Dove Awards including being named Male Vocalist of the Year three times. His songs such as "How Excellent Is Thy Name," "I Miss My Time With You," "I've Just Seen Jesus," plus many others, including his signature song, "Amen," are now considered modern classics.

Wayne Watson

Wayne Watson is wearing this season of his creative life with the ease of a favorite well-worn leather jacket—relaxed and comfortable. The man whose voice and songs helped define an entire genre of Christian music throughout the ‘80’s and ‘90’s is re-connecting with his music with a new passion seemingly born at the intersection of age and wisdom

Guy Penrod

Guy Penrod, long time lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band, is in every sense of the word a man cut from the cloth of rugged individualism. His new album, HYMNS has become one of the biggest sellers at Cracker Barrel. “I grew up with and love the hymns,” Penrod says. “The vernacular has changed, but hymns address the human condition and give help, guidance and encouragement through truths that survive the test of time. Hymns are an important part of our history as believers.”

The Inspirations

The quartet began in 1964 when Martin Cook, a teacher at Swain County High School, invited several young men to his home for evenings of singing. Later they began traveling around the area and singing at various venues. Since then, many have become part of the Inspirations (more affectionately known as “The Fraternity”) and the group has had much success in the Southern Gospel genre with such songs as “Shoutin’ Time In Heaven”, “When I Wake Up To Sleep No More”, “A Rose Among The Thorns”, and “We Need To Thank God”. They have been named “Favorite Quartet Of The Year” multiple times at the Singing News Fan Awards which is held in connection with the National Quartet Convention. Over the past four decades, The Inspirations have collected almost every major Gospel Music Award possible, including a gold plaque commemorating their selling a million records.

The Perrys

From their beginnings gathered around a family piano in December of 1970, the Perrys have watched in amazement as God grew their ministry to one of national stature. All along the way, solid traditional Southern Gospel Music has formed the foundation of every song the group has chosen to sing and the audiences loves it.

The Lefevre Quartet

For decades, the LeFevres blazed new trails in Gospel Music turning out songs and singers that would become legendary. Their award winning music allowed them to sing for Presidents and Dignitaries of the world. Today as we enter a new millennium, the LeFevre name is stronger than ever. The LeFevre Quartet burst onto the scene and shows no sign of slowing down. Within just one year of formation, Gospel Music fans voted them their 2006 Horizon Group of The Year. In 2007, the group was voted “Breakout Artist of The Year” in the SGN Awards and in 2009, their song, “Big Mighty God” was nominated for a Dove Award.

Aaron Wilburn

A feature on the Gaither Homecoming Tour and videos, Aaron Wilburn has endeared himself to thousands of laughter-loving fans with his own down-home brand of humor, as he talks about his southern roots, his family, children and his faith. It's common to see a grandfather laughing along with his teen-agers and children. As Aaron says, "There is no generation gap with laughter".