I talked by phone with Shaye Smith of the Chuck Wagon Gang a few days ago, and she was excited to tell me of an upcoming benefit performance in Shelby next week. The “Chucks” will be participating in a free admission singing for a young woman named Michelle Whitecotton, married mother of an eight-year-old daughter, and who has ovarian cancer. All monies received through a freewill offering go to her family and toward soaring medical expenses.
This Christian effort will be taking place at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 in the new sanctuary of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, 1227 Mount Sinai Church Road, Shelby. Everyone is invited to come out for an evening of old-fashioned gospel singing and participate, as able, in this worthy endeavor. It promises to be a great evening of worship through song.
To learn more about the concert, call the church at 704-482-5871 or visit thechuckwagongang.net. In any case, go on out and enjoy the songs of one of America’s most popular groups.
GOSPEL MUSIC NEWS
* Jack Pittman, who sang baritone for the Palmetto State Quartet for more than 45 years, died in late December. He was 87.
* Mike Holcomb, former bass singer for the Inspirations, has joined the Song Garden Music Group’s roster of artists.
* This isn’t gospel news, but it will be a busy weekend for me. Valentine’s Day is the 14th, my wife Beverly’s birthday is the 15th, and my daughter-in-law Jane’s birthday is the 16th. Both of the ladies, I think, are looking forward more to Valentine’s Day than birthdays. Whichever, I don’t dare forget either of them. Don’t laugh, most of you guys know exactly what I mean — if you’ll admit it! Hope you all have/had a Happy Valentine’s Day.
GOSPEL MUSIC EVENTS
* Living By Faith (Forest City) sings 6 p.m. Saturday, Freedom Baptist, Chesnee, SC. 828-245-8177.
* Carolina Quartet sings 6 p.m. Saturday, Springwood Church of God, 1007 Hickory Grove Road, North Belmont. Hot dog sale begins 5 p.m. 704-616-3985.
* Southland sings 7 p.m. Saturday, Harvest Baptist, 144 Ware Road, Kings Mountain. Refreshments afterwards. 704-739-7051.
* Pine Ridge Boys sing 7 p.m. Saturday, New Faith Baptist, 1224 Mayberry Road, Dallas. 704-735-5305.
* Jordan’s Crossroads sings 6 p.m. Sunday, Temple Baptist, 1105 Bridges St., Shelby. 704-487-6850.
* Ann and Eddie Allen sing 6 p.m. Tuesday, Country Kitchen, 116 Main, Dallas. 704-922-9597.
* Spencer Mountain Quintet sings 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Gaston Place, 1750 Robinwood Road, Gastonia. 704-864-9185.
* Strings of Grace sings 6 p.m. Feb. 21, Granny’s Kitchen & Worship Center, Ichard. 828-397-3588.
Consider this: “If you are a child of God and you marry a child of the devil, you will be sure to have trouble with your father-in-law.” Old Puritan saying
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