Live Music ~ International Country Gospel Music Association Convention & Award Show
10105 S. 63 Hwy
Country Gospel Music has it’s biggest event of the year July 16th, 17th & 18th as singers and musicians from all across America gather in West Plains, for the International Country Gospel Music Association’s 70th Annual Convention and Award Show. For three days and nights, Country Gospel Music artists will be performing their special brand of music to appreciative audiences at The Bridge Church, West Plains. This annual music convention brings together many of the genre’ s top artists for the occasion, with over 100 singers expected to perform.
The three day celebration begins Thursday July 16th, with daytime showcases beginning at 10:00 am, and continuing until 4:30 pm each day. The evening shows begin at 6:00 pm. The beautiful Gold Cross Awards Show is the highlight of the event. It is held on Saturday evening. I.C.G.M.A. Honors excellence in music in 26 categories, including the induction of artists into their prestigious Hall Of Fame.
The shows feature Country Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel, and Southern Gospel music each evening. The talent lineup reads like a Who’s Who in Country Gospel. Performing this year will be Internationally known artists Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris, the legendary group White River, Chris Golden, James Payne, Jim Sheldon, host of the Music City Show, The Waymasters, Chuck Hancock, Joy Roberts, Wings of Love, Dan Duncan, Heather Van Deren, The Tiptons, Molly Corman, Chuck Hancock, Ava Kasich, Light of Grace,
Bill Baker, Victoria Steelman, Chuck Day, Melissa Evans, Terry and Debra Luna, and many many more. A number of new artists will be appearing, including artists from the rosters of two record companies from Nashville.
According to I.C.G.M.A. President Dan Duncan, the talent is terrific, and the entire event is free to the public. Those who attend will have opportunities to meet and visit with the artists at their individual booths.
The Bridge Church is located at 10105 south 63 highway, West Plains; just four miles south of Dairy Queen. For additional information you may contact I.C.G.M.A. president Dan Duncan at 417-372-1129.
