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IMC Concerts says – Our West Coast and Canadian friends often ask when their favorite gospel music artists will make it back to their area—and we’re excited to say the wait is over! This special tour brings two of gospel music’s most beloved artists, Triumphant Quartet and Michael Booth, to multiple cities across the region. These artists don’t make it out this way very often, so this is a rare opportunity you won’t want to miss. Join us for a night filled with great music, encouragement, and plenty of laughs!
🎟️: imcconcerts.com/artist/michael-booth/
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Years ago, when I went to the Alabama State Fair, they had an attraction called the House of Mirrors. It was a maze of mirrors where you had to find your way through all of the reflections. Some mirrors made you look tall and skinny, while others made you look short and fat. In some, you just looked strange. Not only was it hard to navigate through all of the images, but you didn’t see yourself as you truly are.
Often, the way others see you is distorted by their own perceptions, prejudices, and problems. They never see the real you. When we go through life seeking validation from others about who we are or how we look, it's much the same. You never get an accurate reflection of yourself. Some will flatter you, some will criticize you, and some will think you're just weird. The only true reflection of yourself is when you look into the mirror of God’s eyes. The real measure of who you are is how you align with God’s Word. Stop looking to people for affirmation or self-worth. Look into the eyes of our Lord and ask Him to let you see yourself as He sees you. Only then can you find peace, confidence, and the clarity to see where you need to grow, to become who God always intended you to be, and always remember… God loves the person He sees when He looks at you.
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
1 Sam. 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
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Don’t miss the biggest Southern Gospel weekend of the year!
Scotty Inman is bringing his Hometown Jam home — and he’s bringing the biggest names with him.
Three nights of soaring vocals, bluegrass fire, and quartet harmony you’ll never forget. VIP lunch with Scotty is limited to just 50 people — grab yours now!
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My God Will Always Be Enough – great words to a great song by Karen Peck and New River.
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IMC Concerts says – Our West Coast and Canadian friends often ask when their favorite gospel music artists will make it back to their area—and we’re excited to say the wait is over! This special tour brings two of gospel music’s most beloved artists, Triumphant Quartet and Michael Booth, to multiple cities across the region. These artists don’t make it out this way very often, so this is a rare opportunity you won’t want to miss. Join us for a night filled with great music, encouragement, and plenty of laughs!
🎟️: imcconcerts.com/artist/michael-booth/
#gospelmusic #christianmusic #canada #westcoast #imcconcerts
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Gospel Music Today is on TV45 in Orlando at 12 noon and TV57 in Atlanta and TV41 in Savannah at 1:30 today. The Hyssongs, Carolina The Band, McCray Dove and The Dove Brothers, all on this week’s show. If you miss the show on television, you can watch at www.gospelmusictoday.com
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Vestal Goodman (born December 13, 1929 – died December 27, 2003) was a legendary figure in Southern gospel music, with a career that spanned more than fifty years. Known both as a dynamic soloist and a cornerstone of The Happy Goodman Family, the group she formed with her husband and his siblings, she helped shape the sound and spirit of the genre.
Early Life and Family
Born the fourth of six children in Fyffe, Alabama, Vestal grew up immersed in the traditions of the Church of God. From a young age, she sang in church services, originally dreaming of a career with the Metropolitan Opera. However, her deep spiritual roots ultimately drew her toward gospel music—a path that would define her life.
On November 7, 1949, she married Howard Goodman, a minister nine years her senior. Together, they pastored churches and traveled across the country sharing music and ministry. Joining forces with Howard’s brothers, Sam and Rusty Goodman, they formed The Happy Goodman Family, a group that would become one of the most beloved and influential acts in Southern gospel during the 1960s.
Career and Accomplishments
When Word Records was established in the early 1960s, The Happy Goodman Family became one of its first major artists. Vestal quickly stood out as a powerhouse vocalist, and in 1969 she received the inaugural Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year.
In 1971, she launched her solo career with the album Hallelujah!, which included the hit song “It’ll All Be Over But the Shoutin’.” Over the years, the Goodmans earned numerous Grammy and Dove Awards, notched 15 No. 1 songs, and performed more than 3,500 concerts, including a special appearance at the White House for President Jimmy Carter in 1979.
Her 1999 autobiography, Vestal! Lord I Wouldn’t Take Nothin’ for My Journey Now, offered a candid look into her life—her triumphs, her health challenges, and her personal battles with heart issues and cancer.
Magazines such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, Time, People, and The Singing News hailed her as “The Queen of Southern Gospel Music.” Fans came to recognize her signature white handkerchief, which she often waved passionately during performances—a trademark that became almost as iconic as her voice. Fellow performer Mark Lowry humorously quipped during concerts that “the anointing’s in the hanky.”
In honor of her legacy, a stretch of Alabama Highway 75 near her hometown was named Vestal Goodman Highway.
Later Years and Passing
Vestal and Howard remained active in ministry and music through the Gaither Homecoming series in the 1990s, performing alongside many of gospel’s most celebrated artists. The Happy Goodmans were inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1998, and Vestal received her own posthumous induction in 2004.
After their farewell project, The Final Stand, Howard passed away on November 30, 2002. Vestal followed a year later, dying at age 74 from complications of influenza while vacationing with family in Florida. Her son Rick noted that it was fitting she passed away in a place called Celebration, reflecting the joy that defined her life and music.
In 2008, Worthington Music Group and Goodman Family Ministries released Unsurpassed Masters, Vol. 1, a compilation of rare recordings that offered an intimate look into the ministry and musical legacy of Howard and Vestal Goodman.
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We’re looking forward to this Saturday’s concert at 3:00. You’ll enjoy one of the best group’s in gospel music and be blessed as we lift up God’s praise together. Tickets may be purchased in advance through iTickets.com or at the door. Either way we look forward to seeing you!
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This Sunday Morning on “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” will be Clarke Beasley, Executive Vice President of the National Quartet Convention. We will get an update from him on the National Quartet Convention, his family, and being part of the Southern Gospel Promoters Association’s Memphis TN event in June. Tune in Sunday Morning!!
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guests Darin and Brooke Aldridge.
Darin and Brooke Aldridge continue to ascend to new heights in the music industry while keeping their easy-going, down-to-earth connection with audiences everywhere. Brooke is a four-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Female Vocalist of the Year, while Darin, once a former member of The Country Gentlemen, is a former IBMA Mentor of the Year and a truly gifted singer and multi-instrumentalist. They have had numerous nominations over the years from the IBMA, the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America (SPBGMA), the Gospel Music Association (GMA Dove Awards) and the Inspirational Country Music Association. In April 2023, they were named “Bluegrass Artists of the Year” at the Absolutely Gospel Music Awards. Also in 2023, the IBMA nominated the smash hit “Jordan,” featuring Ricky Skaggs, Mo Pitney and Mark Fain, in the Gospel Recording of the Year category while the GMA nominated the song for its Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year award. They have sung on the Grand Ole Opry over 60 times and perform weekly across the nation. Keep up with them by following them at www.DarinandBrookeArdridge.com.
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guest Danny Funderburk.
For more than 47 years, people across the country have fallen in love with Danny’s incredible talent, as he performed with The Singing Americans, Perfect Heart, Mercy’s Way, and most notably, the prestigious Cathedral Quartet. He continues now with his solo Ministry all across America. We were able to catch up with him a while back at the NQC – National Quartet Convention. Listen and enjoy!
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guest Jordan LeFevre of the LeFevre Quartet.
Joining the quartet marked a pivotal chapter in Jordan's life and the groups history. His voice, characterized by range, depth, and emotional resonance, quickly earned recognition in the Southern Gospel community.
Beyond his musical abilities, Jordan embodies a deep commitment to ministry, understanding the profound impact that Gospel music can have on individuals and communities. His genuine love for people, evident in personal interactions, makes him not just a talented vocalist but a relatable figure in the Southern Gospel world.
Enjoy listening to Jordan as he discusses the music and his fabulous family!
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Welcome to “Getting To Know You with Host Paul Pitts” and his special guest Shellem Cline. Shellem is a National award winning Christian Country Artist from North Carolina. Today we will be talking about his musical history as an artist and songwriter as well as his latest award, his upcoming annual homecoming and his latest project. You will enjoy getting to know Shellem today!
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Multi-award winning family group The Hoppers have been singing to global audiences for over 60 years with appearances ranging from presidential religious inaugural ceremonies and New York’s Carnegie Hall to singing conventions and church platforms. They have performed throughout the United States as well as...
