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CAM Gospel Sing-Off on Sunday

By: News Release
Posted: Monday, August 29, 2011

Branson’s Sight & Sound Theatre will be rocking with gospel singing this Sunday, September 4^th. Christian Action Ministries’ 3^rd Annual Gospel Sing-Off starts at 2 PM, as twelve finalists compete for a $3,000 prize purse and a chance to perform at Silver Dollar City on Monday, during the closing festivities of SDC’s Southern Gospel Music Picnic Fest.

CAM’s board chairman Jack Burke said that this is a critical fundraiser at a critical time for the operation ofCAM’s two food pantries, “We are trusting God and the good-hearted people of our community to sell out all 2,200 seats at the theater. This is the only fundraiser of the year to help cover are operational expenses and we’ve never seen the need as great as it is right now. Normally we can catch out breath during the summer and get ready for the upcoming winter. However, this year demand has continued to increase and we’ve been helping over 1,000 families per month to keep food on their table.”

When it comes to ticket sales, Burke suggested that companies and organizations could buy blocks of tickets for their employees. He explained, “This is an ideal way for any business to help instill and nurture a sense of community within their employee base. It’s great for morale and will insure thatCAMwill be there to help during the winter slowdown and layoffs.”

Aside from an extremely talented, multi-state group of finalists, selected from over 40 entries, one of Branson’s hottest acts – SIX – will open the Sing-Off with a special guest appearance. Additionally, last year’s winner – The Peterson Family – will also be making a guest appearance, along with noted saxophonist Gary Dooms.

For the third straight year, Bob Hubbard will emcee the event. Bob is an ordained minister and the lead singer for the Foggy River Boys Quartet. Bob was also the original lead singer for the Jordanaires Quartet, the most recorded group in the music industry. At last count in 2006 the Jordanaires were on 2.5 billion recordings, having recorded as the back-up vocal group with almost every country music star who has recorded inNashville, including Elvis Presley, Ricky Nelson and Patsy Cline.

The finalists selected to compete are: Todd Braschler from Wichita, Kansas, Larry Moore of Branson, Missy Essary from Kirbyville, Southern Raised of Crane, Connected from Branson, Debra Lynn Paxton of Branson, Jerichofrom DeSoto, Harrison-based One for All, The Branson Hawaiians, Forgiven from Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 2^nd Generation of Berryville,Arkansas, and Roger Null ofBreckenridge,Missouri.

The tough job of selecting the winners will be handled by six celebrity judges; Ronnie Page of The Downing Street Boys gospel quartet and former baritone singer/emcee with the Oak Ridge Boys; Jak Knudsen, of the vocal group SIX; Ben Dutton, of The Dutton Family; George Dyer, world famous tenor; Bogie Bohinc, nationally noted guitarist: and John Bartley, former entertainment photojournalist for the Chicago Tribune.

Reserved seat tickets for the 2 PM show are a $12 donation for adults, $6 for children 12 and over. Tickets are available at the Sight & Sound lobby box office at 1-800-377-1277, or from Branson Tourism Centerat 1-800-785-1550.

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