Wednesday Night Specials, a new free venue of The Grand Old Gospel Hour, opens April 22 at 6 p.m. at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater under the direction of Sam Stauffer and Colt Straub.

“The many different styles of gospel music will be the focus of GOGH Wednesday Night Specials. We will have special guests each week starting with Trey Wilson from Grand Country’s Grand Jubilee. The free gospel show with inspirational testimonies will last about 70 minutes allowing audience members to fit us in between shows. Weekly performances will run through December,” said Stauffer.

Part of the Wednesday Night Specials performances will involve the non-profit American Kids Inc. Known as the nation’s only little league of entertainers, the American Kids organization will be working with Stauffer and Straub, the music director and music minister, by providing young guest performers. They will also be tapping into the membership to find young technicians and instrumentalists who will be working as interns.

At 10 a.m. on Sundays, the Grand Old Gospel Hour is celebrating 14 years of a fast-paced, contemporary and gospel praise and worship experience in Branson. The free gospel performance features a live band, gospel vocalists and entertaining and inspirational messages. Grand Old Gospel Hour made the move from its former location at the Legends Family Theater to the Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater along with the Legends in Concert show. For more information go to gospelhour.org or call 417-337-8888.

April 19 is the public’s first opportunity to see American Kids Inc.’s 2009 premiere of Raising America, the non-profit’s patriotic musical, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the Branson Mall Theatre (next to Wal-Mart) located on the world famous Highway 76. Tickets are $10 and reservations can be made by calling the box office at 417-334-5412.

“The show has more than 25 appearances booked in Branson for 2009, but they are private bookings. We are inviting the public to be the first to see this year’s show at this Sunday matinee,” said American Kids Inc. Founder Dr. Dale Smith.

Smith, a retired Air Force Major and a seasoned entertainer, created Raising America as an avenue for young people to develop a personal sense of patriotism and, through this exciting, fast-paced, original music show, share their talents with all types of audiences from veterans groups to mall shoppers.

“This show debuted in 2000 at Silver Dollar City, toured on the road from Florida to Kentucky at venues such as the Golden Corral® national convention and Ruritan Convention, was presented for two seasons at the Majestic Theatre in Branson and has been presented for hundreds of veterans groups visiting Branson.

“We teach patriotism and all that it entails honor, respect, loyalty, commitment, courage, self-discipline, faith,” Smith said. “After seeing a past stage show, a veteran of three tours of conflict came up to the cast and said, ‘You kids were worth all I’ve been through, I served for you.’ The stunned and grateful cast gathered in prayer backstage with an even deeper commitment to show their appreciation to those who have been in military service.”

Selected through auditions, the 2009 cast members are Daniel, Nathaniel, Jonathan and Sarah Fair of Rogers, Ark.; Kimberly Conrad, Kashina McGrath, Laura Miles and Jessica Nordberg of Branson; Montana Richardson of Galena; and MeLeah Ridenour of Nixa.

Smith and his wife, Kathy, are producing the show and managing the cast of singers and dancers. Brandi Ely, an alumna of American Kids Inc., is assisting them.

For more information about American Kids Inc. call 417-337-8964.

Start your morning off right with FREE Continental Breakfast at the Dalena Ditto Morning Show! Breakfast served at 9am-10am. Showtime begins at 10am. Sit back and enjoy Dalena’s fresh interpretations of classic country favorites from Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, 50’s gospel, and many more! Call for tickets today! 417-239-1333.

#1 Hits of the 60’s would like to invite residents of Stone and Taney Counties to see the show for FREE. You must show a local Missouri drivers license or current pay check stub.

#1 Hits of the 60’s is an ALL NEW SHOW in 2009. Come see what all the excitement is about, more great music, more great artists, more great costumes. You’ll love the scene at the UPtown Cafe as the kids sings about lost and found love. Maybe you’ll be a contestant in the ” Do You Remember” as three audience members compete for a prize when they guess the most 60’s TV Show Theme Songs.

Residents of Barry, Lawrence, Greene, Christian, Webster can see the show and bring a guest for FREE, during the months of April, May, June 2009. When you buy one ticket at regular price you get one ticket free. Missouri drivers license required for this offer.

NEW FOR 2009

BART ROCKETT & TAYLOR REED

Two of Branson’s premiere headliners have joined forces for the 2009 season. Bart Rockett and Taylor Reed have entertained millions around the world. Don’t miss this magical extravaganza featuring the World’s Largest Touring Illusion. This “MUST SEE” show guarantees “MORE MAGIC FOR YOUR MONEY”.

Performing at the 50’s At The Hop Theatre in The Shoppes at Branson Meadows.

CALL FOR RESERVATION 417-335-5300

FREE Sneek Preview of Johnny Roger’s “Buddy and Beyond” this Friday 13 at 7:30PM. www.buddyandbeyond.com

(Branson, MO 02/09) The Haygoods, known for their high-energy show, are focusing their energy towards a new project, the opening of the family’s very own theater, set for March 3rd. The New Americana Theater, located in the middle of Branson’s famous 76 strip, will feature state-of-the-art sound and effects, a spacious lobby, and a gourmet deli for guests to enjoy. The New Americana Theatre will house four new shows for the 2009 season: The Haygoods, Tony Roi ~ The Elvis Experience, Red, Hot and Blue, and the brand new production Cassandre’ The Voice of an Angel.

The Americana Theatre was purchased by The Haygoods in May 2008. With that purchase they became the youngest family to own a theatre on the Branson strip. It has undergone half a million dollars in renovations and has an entirely new look for its opening on March 3rd. An exciting addition to the theater is a gourmet deli shop for people to stop in and enjoy.

“This project has been enormous endeavor for our family. We knew it would be a lot of work but it is something that we all wanted and we were willing to work hard for,” said Timothy Haygood. The Haygoods arrived in Branson, MO in 1993 with nothing but their instruments and started performing at Silver Dollar City. “Silver Dollar City was great for us, it helped us grow as musicians and gave us the courage to take our show out into Branson,” Tim Haygood stated.

The Haygoods are the headlining show in The New Americana Theatre. This talented, energetic, and award-winning family has been performing in Branson for 18 years. The musical entertainment group, consisting of seven brothers and one sister, has performed over 10,000 shows for more than 4 million people during their Branson career.

Cassandre’ The Voice of an Angel is an ALL NEW show for 2009 and features Cassandre’ Faimon-Haygood, wife of Timothy Haygood, singing time honored classics and contemporary hits all backed by a live 8 piece orchestra. Cassandre has been featured in Silver Dollar City’s® productions of For the Glory®, Dicken’s Christmas Carol®, and Headin’ West® for the last 9 years. Now, she steps into the heart of Branson to entertain concertgoers with pop, Broadway, classical, and gospel songs.

Other shows showcased at The New Americana Theatre are: Tony Roi: The Elvis Experience Live in Concert and Red, Hot & Blue! Tony Roi has been voted entertainer of the year for 6 years in a row and his Elvis Experience has taken Branson by storm. In its 12th season, Red, Hot and Blue has been awarded Best Morning Show, Best Costumes, Best Vocal & Dance Group and the show features songs from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

The New Americana Theatre runs shows March 3 – December 31. For more information about the theatre, show schedules, and tickets call 417-339-4663. Information is also available at www.theamericanatheatre.com

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“The Magnificent Variety Show!”

Celebrating SEVEN Amazing Decades of Blockbuster Hits! NOW at The OSMONDS Theatre!!!

Branson’s MAGNIFICENT Music Machine is driven by the power house vocals of Joe and Tamra Tinoco. They also introduce their beautiful and talented 4 year old daughter Talya!
The MAGNIFICENT cast presents an Incredible Rapid-Fire review of the Greatest Hits ever recorded! An unforgettable splash of dazzling dancing and sensational singing, seasoned with the exciting sounds of Branson’s Best Live Band!
It’s YOUR music! More than 75 of your favorites from the 1940’s through Today!! Swing, Rock & Roll, Country, Pop, Latin, Broadway, Gospel, and always an Unforgettable Patriotic Salute! More than 300 costume changes make this the FASTEST MOVING SHOW in Branson!
IT’S FUN FOR ALL AGES - GUARANTEED!!!
Remember - The MAGNIFICENT VARIETY SHOW makes Christmas the Most Wonderful Time of the Year with their enchanting Christmas Spectacular!
Whet your appetite? … To make your visit even better - You can add a delicious dinner!! They offer a Delicious Dinner Combo inside The Osmonds Theatre!
Make Your Reservations NOW!
LIMITED SEATING!!
Tickets are Going FAST!!!
The Magnificent Dinner consists of Sirloin Tips and Chicken, Baked Potato, Fresh Green Beans, Hot Fresh Rolls, a Crisp Dinner Salad, and Dessert, along with Ice Tea and Coffee.
Add the “Magnificent Variety Show” to your list of “MUST SEE” shows in Branson … Now at The Osmonds Theatre! 3216 W. Hwy. 76 “Across from Titanic on 76 Strip”

2009 Ticket Prices:
Adult Ticket (Show Only) - $29.95
Adult Ticket (Show/Dinner Combo - add *$9.95) - $39.90
Children (11 years old and under- Show Only) - FREE
Children (11 years old and under - Show/Dinner Combo) - *$7.00
* With purchase of a full price adult ticket, no other discounts or offers apply

Box Office Reservations: 417-336-6100
Group Reservations: 417-230-9636
Magnificent Variety Admin. Office: 417-336-6161
Marketing/Media Contact: Tammy Felton 417-766-9502

Visit the web site for more information!!!
www.magnificentvariety.com

Master impressionist, Tim Rowland is back in the Branson karaoke scene after starring in the stage production called “An evening with Elvis”, a one man show in which Tim played the King of Rock and from his early years at Sun records to the Comeback special in 68′ to his final days in the jumpsuits. The show was met with rave reviews for Tim’s performance in the world famous “Gene Williams theatre” on 76′ Country Blvd!
Now, Tim will be performing his impressions/Karaoke show at both the Lakeside pub on Indian Point rd. (formerly called Killarney’s) 7pm on Saturday nights and Waxy O’Shea’s at the Branson Landing at 9pm on Friday nights!
Tim is the absolute “King Of Karaoke” and you’ll know exactly why once you’ve been to one of his shows! The best Karaoke equipment combined with Tim’s fantastic impersonations of 200 famous celebrities will be the greatest time you’ll ever have! So come on out and join in the fun!

As he moves into his eighth year of taping the Lucas Oil Products sponsored Gene Williams Country Music Television Show live in Branson, Mo., Gene Williams is moving his show to the 50’s at the Hop Theatre beginning with the Sunday, Feb. 15 taping.

The move also marks Williams’ celebration of more than a half century of working in country music - his first job was on KWAM radio as a disk jockey – and more than four decades of country music television - he blazed a trail in country music television beginning in the late 1960s on KAIT-TV in Jonesboro, Ark., and KARK-TV in Little Rock.

“I’m looking forward to being in one of the newest and nicest theatres in Branson. I am looking forward to a long relationship at this new, state-of-the-art theatre,” said Williams.

The 50’s at the Hop Theatre is located in the Branson Meadows Mall, 4230 N. Gretna Rd., 417-335-5300.

As part of the celebration an extended list of door prizes will be given away on Feb. 15. The first 50 will receive dinners at the world’s largest Golden Corral in Branson and the next 200 families will receive Lucas Oil caps. Doors open at 1 p.m. for the first taping of three shows at 2 p.m. Following the tapings, everyone upon exiting the theatre will be given an apple courtesy of the Black Apple Man from Leslie, Ark.

Williams is the star, producer and creator of his weekly television show that is seen across the nation and into Canada and Puerto Rico in more than 90 markets and broadcast to more than 60 million households. Williams will announce the addition of 22 more stations soon.

In addition to Feb. 15, shows are taped approximately every third Sunday. Set on the schedule are March 8 and 29, April 19, May 10 and 17, June 14, July 12, Aug. 2 and 16, and Sept. 13.

The Gene Williams Country Music Television Show is the longest running weekly television show in Branson and was listed as the most popular TV show in national ratings on WNGS Buffalo/Rochester, N.Y., and as a favorite TV show in the national magazine “Maxim.”

Williams and his co-host Katie Lynn interview guests in an up-close-and-personal format and the guests and Katie Lynn perform with Williams’ band, the Country Junction Band. Guests have included Mickey Gilley, the Oak Ridge Boys, Roy Clark, Doug Kershaw, Ed McMahon, Barbara Fairchild, Sons of the Pioneers, the Osmonds, Johnny Cash’s band The Tennessee Three, Helen Cornelius, Leona Williams, Fred Travalena, Charlie Louvin, Narvel Felts, Margo Smith, Mary Lou Turner, Cal Smith, Stonewall Jackson, Norma Jean, Little Jimmy Dickens, Ava Barber, Bill Anderson, Porter Wagoner, Jim Owen, Buck Trent, Johnny Lee, the Blackwoods, Wanda Jackson and Razzy Bailey.

In recognition of Williams’ country music career, he holds an honorary doctorate degree in television and broadcast communications from St. Martins College and has also been honored by the states of Arkansas and Missouri for his work in tourism, entertainment and community.

He recently had a road named after him by his hometown of Dyess, Ark. This followed a 2007 presentation of the key to the city and a historical marker in appreciation for his support to help preserve the town’s history. A historical building there will be used for a museum recognizing the town’s significance and its former residents, Johnny Cash, Tommy Cash and Williams and in 2008 he was the grand marshal for the Christmas parade.

Williams also was presented the key to the city of Horseshoe Bend, Ark., for his work to bring significant country entertainment to the resort community during its early development and April 11 will be celebrated as Gene Williams Day.

Nominated for induction into two halls of fame, the Branson Entertainment Hall of Fame Museum and the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame, Williams has worked with such greats as Johnny Cash, the Carter Family, the Statler Brothers, Carl Perkins, Charlie Walker, Charlie Louvin, Del Reeves, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Minnie Pearl and Jack Greene.

Williams’ co-host Katie Lynn has received the Branson Entertainment Awards Best Support Vocalist twice for her work in the “Mickey Gilley Show.” She has worked with Gilley for more than eight years and also worked with Jim Owen for seven years. In addition to her singing career, she is a real estate agent.

For more information go to the website genewilliamscountry.com.