CAM’s 4th Annual Gospel Sing Off
Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 2 PM
Sight & Sound Theatres

Branson, Mo…This year’s 4th Annual Gospel Sing Off at Sight & Sound Theatres on Sunday, September 2nd will open with a guest appearance by Branson’s own Voices of Glory, Top Five Finalists in America’s Got Talent.

Competition will be tough this year according to CAM Board Chairman Jack Burke, “The level of entry talent just keeps getting higher every year. Groups that would have made it to the finals in past years, didn’t make it this year. Our preliminary judges had an extremely difficult time arriving at a decision on the final 10 contestants to perform at the Sing Off. Many of the entries were award-winners in their own right. This year’s show should truly be awesome!”

Last years winner Voices of Glory

Aside from Voices of Glory, last year’s winner Southern Raised will also be on hand for a guest appearance, as well as Branson’s premiere saxophonist Gary Dooms. Celebrity judges will include on the the Voices of Glory, Jak Knudsen, George Dyer, Ronnie Page, Monte Schisler, and Ben Dutton. Host for the fourth straight year will be the legendary Bob Hubbard of the Jordanaires and Foggy River Boys.

Burke explained that this is a critical fundraiser for the CAM Food Pantries of Branson and Forsyth, “Demand for food continues to increase and we are currently providing a 4-day supply of food to over 1,000 families per month in Taney County. Coupling that with federal cutbacks, we’ve also had to purchase much more food than in the past in order to maintain a nutritionally balanced food basket for those that need our help. This is the only operational fundraiser that we hold and we are praying that residents and tourists will fill the theater this year.”

Contestants will compete for cash prizes, as well as the opportunity for the first place winner to perform three thirty-minute shows at Silver Dollar City the following day for the closing of the Country Gospel Picnic Festival.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children under 12. Tickets are available from the Sight & Sound Box Office at 1-800-377-1277.

2012 Ten Finalists

Heart to Heart is the Branson-based duo of Sharon and Jerry Mays. Winners of numerous awards, this couple brings an energetic blend of Southern and Country gospel with a touch of R&B and Southern Pop. Heart to Heart appears regularly at the Night Light in Branson.

Rachel Parker is a 16 year old junior at Branson High School who has won the high school talent contest and 1st place at the Dallas Expo. Rachel loves to sing for the Lord and performs at any church or venue that presents an opportunity.

Master’s Praise Vocal Group is an all-male accapella Christian gospel group from St. James, Missouri. Singing praises of God is an avocation, as each member has regular jobs and are active in their respective churches.

The Tiptons are a family-based group consisting of mother Virginia Tipton, daughter Lesa Tipton, son Dan Tipton, and friends Jamie and Dennis Esteb. Based in Evening Shade, Arkansas, the Tipton musical ministry has been celebrating the Lord in song for over 50 years.

Aleah Ziegelbauer is a contemporary Christian soloist from Nixa, Missouri, who loves to carry Christ’s loving message through song.

The Barnettes of Branson, Missouri are an award-winning duo known for their tight harmonies in both original and traditional gospel music. Larry and Sandra Barnette are strongly involved with Cape Fair’s Christian Senior Ministries.

The Fair Family of Rogers, Arkansas includes Jacob, Jonathan, Sarah, Daniel, and Nathaniel, ranging in age fro 14 to 22. Instrumentalists, singers, and dancers, the Fair siblings love to celebrate Christ’s message.

The Believers Trio of Springfield, Missouri specialize in Southern Gospel. Charlie Norman, Jaimee Brummett, and Julie Renee’ Fergerson strive to see people come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ through song.

The Kings are a family band from Monticello, Illinois consisting of seven siblings. Individually award-winning instrumentalists in banjo and fiddle competitions, this lively family loves to entertain audiences with Christian messages of love.

Wendell Johnson has won many Christian vocalist awards over the years and loves to touch the hearts of others with his testimony of faith.

Jimmy Sturr “LIVE” show tapings at RFD-TV The Theatre in Branson, Missouri Sunday, August 26 through Thursday, August 30 start at 11:00 a.m. daily. Three episodes will be filmed each day to be aired on RFD-TV in the fall. Area Appreciation is $10.00 and you must show a valid driver’s license. MISSOURI Counties Included: Barry, Christian, Dallas, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence, Macdonald, Newton, Polk, Stone, Taney, Webster. ARKANSAS Counties Included: Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Izard, Madison, Marion, Newton, Searcy, Stone and Washington.

In the weeks leading up to July 24th, 2012 Brett Fans were on the edge of their seats awaiting a promised BIG ANNOUNCEMENT to be posted on YouTube by Brydon Brett. Fans speculated on what kind of crazy announcement could come from Branson’s male entertainer of the year 2011 (BransonShowAwards.com), but very few came close. Watch Brydon’s BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for yourself at the following link: youtu.be/WZt0iWRL8Z4

Legends in Concert welcomes tribute artists, The Temptations, to their summer line-up for a limited engagement from July 20th through July 31st! They will be taking the place of Dean Z as Elvis for this short run. The energy of these stellar performers will literally keep you on the edge of your seat at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. Let the soul of this amazing group entertain you with the hits that landed them in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Don’t miss this chance to catch The Temptations at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater from July 20th through July 31st ONLY!

Show times are 3 & 8 p.m. For more information, call 417-335-STAR or visit
www.legendsinconcert.com.

Don’t Miss Group Three Ruben Studdard, Bo Bice, Vonzell Solomon, Katie Stevens and RJ Helton!!!

Branson Country USA with Special Guest Zach Parrish, as Tim McGraw of Legends in Concert – July 20, 2012

Recorded LIVE on Friday night at 10:30 PM
This show is broadcast on radio stations around the country.
Airing Saturday nights at 7:00 PM on KRZK – 106.3 in Branson, MO.
And Sunday nights at 9:00 PM. on KHOZ – 102.9 in Harrison, AR.

You can also listen via the internet. www.bransoncountryusa.net
Show airs at 7:00 PM (cst.) – Every Saturday Night

Grand Country Music Hall
1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
417-335-2484 – Reservations
417-336-5829 – Fax

BRANSON, MO, JULY 17, 2012 – The public is invited to attend an unforgettable day of hope on Friday, July 20, for the Homes of Hope Joplin “Raising the Roof” benefit event at Branson Landing.

An array of family-fun activities will kick-off the event at 10 AM. Children can show off their inner creativity and participate in the “Draw Your Dream Home” t-shirt design activity. Then, guests can purchase raffle tickets for their chance to win show tickets to numerous Branson shows, dinner for two to different Branson Landing restaurants, tickets to Silver Dollar City, Ride the Ducks and more!

Southwest Missouri-native musical group, City Limits, will take the stage at 7 PM. In their third decade of performing together, the group of four high school friends guarantees a high-energy performance of rock-n-roll favorites.

Then, at 9 PM, America’s Got Talent® finalist, Pete Peterkin, will guest host a special musical performance by five of the top 10 American Idol® finalists as part of the benefit concert. Finalists set to perform include: Ace Young, Diana Degarmo, Scott Savol, Siobhan Magnus and Alexis Grace. These five finalists perform in The Finalists, LIVE! tour at Andy Williams Moon River Theatre in Branson.

“We are so excited to be able to end our run huge with a full-on, blow-out, free show this Friday night at the Landing,” says Season 5 finalist, Ace Young. “Bring your family and have fun with us this Friday at the Landing and make sure to pick up some show merchandise and tickets for our Saturday night show at Andy Williams Moon River Theatre and help us help Joplin. With the effects of the tornado still visible, this Saturday, we want to donate a percentage of our show ticket sales to help Joplin’s city rebuild.”

All proceeds raised from the concert, raffle and t-shirt activity on Friday will be donated to the Homes of Hope Joplin.

Homes of Hope Joplin, a nonprofit organization, was founded in Branson and created to build homes for those whose homes were destroyed in the May 22, 2011 tornado. The organization’s goal is to build 20 energy efficient, cost effective, small carbon footprint homes. For more information, please visit www.bransonlanding.com or www.homesofhopejoplin.org.

To view a complete show schedule and to purchase tickets to The Finalists, LIVE! tour at Andy Williams Moon River Theatre, performing now through August 18th, visit www.AndyWilliams.com or call (800) 666-6094.

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Starting today Kids 12 and under can come see American Idols in The Finalist Live for FREE! Live in concert til July 21st is Ace Young, Diana DeGarmo, Scott Savol, Siobhan Magnus and Alexis Grace! Don’t forget to come back for Group 3 Starting July 23rd and Staying til August 18th! Ruben Studdard, Bo Bice, Vonzell Solomon, Katie Stevens, RJ Helton!
All are hosted by Americas Got Talent Pete Peterkin. Don’t forget kids eat for $1 at the Moon River Grill. Proceeds go to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Branson Country USA with Special Guest Show Red Hot & Blue! of the Clay Cooper Theatre – July 13, 2012

Recorded LIVE on Friday night at 10:30 PM
This show is broadcast on radio stations around the country.
Airing Saturday nights at 7:00 PM on KRZK – 106.3 in Branson, MO.
And Sunday nights at 9:00 PM. on KHOZ – 102.9 in Harrison, AR.

You can also listen via the internet. www.bransoncountryusa.net
Show airs at 7:00 PM (cst.) – Every Saturday Night

Grand Country Music Hall
1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
417-335-2484 – Reservations
417-336-5829 – Fax

American Idols® Now Arriving at Branson Airport

BRANSON, MISSOURI – American Idol® Finalists will soon be arriving at the Branson Airport. Andy Williams Moon River Theatre will host a total of fifteen entertainers this summer from the popular television show, American Idol®, to perform in “The Finalists Live”. On July 19th, the third and final group of five former Idols will step off the plane around 2pm at Branson Airport to complete the fifteen week tour in Branson, Missouri. The final group includes: Ruben Studdard, Winner of Season 2, Bo Bice, Runner Up of Season 4, Vonzell Solomon, Season 4, Katie Stevens, Season 9, and RJ Helton, Season 1. For additional show information, visit www.andywilliams.com.

Branson Airport will also host a “Finalists Live Watch Party” where guests are invited to come out to the airport and meet and greet with their favorite Idols. The Watch Party will begin at 1:30pm. Guests are invited to create posters welcoming each of the artists. All local media is encouraged to attend.

Additionally, Branson Airport is holding a Meet the Idols Contest, where customers can enter to win 2 premium VIP seats and full backstage access passes with the Idols. Participants can register on Facebook by visiting the Branson Airport Fan Page “FlyBranson” and clicking the contest tab.

Guests have the ability to purchase Finalists Live tickets at FlyBranson Travel located inside the Airport or by visiting www.flybransontravel.com. For questions on how to purchase tickets, please call 1.888.FLY.BKG1 or locally at (417) 334-8857.

The Branson Airport currently has 8 non-stop destinations and one stop connecting service to over 100 major cities in the United States. Nonstop destinations include: Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington, Chicago, Houston and Orlando on AirTran Airways; Denver on Frontier Airlines; and Austin and Nashville on Branson AirExpress. For a complete list of destinations available at the Branson Airport, visit www.FlyBranson.com.

About Branson Airport:
Known for the unique airport experience and unparallel customer service, Branson Airport LLC is the first privately developed and operated commercial service airport in the United States. Branson Airport is currently serviced by AirTran Airways, Frontier Airlines, and Branson AirExpress allowing passengers the ability to access over 100 destinations all on low cost carriers. Located in the heart of the Ozarks and centrally located in the Midwest, the airport also boasts a state of the art FBO, Branson JetCenter and a full service travel agency, FlyBranson Travel. For more information visit www.FlyBranson.com or call toll free 1-888-FLY-BKG1 (1-888-359-2541).