CAM Christian Action Ministries
BRANSON, Mo., August 20, 2012 — The 4th Annual CAM Christian Action Ministries’ Gospel Sing-Off will be held on Sunday September 2nd at the spectacular Sight & Sound Theatre, the home of the spectacular production of “Joseph,” from 2 PM to 5 PM. The ten finalists will be competing for over $3,000 in prizes and the opportunity to sing at Silver Dollar City during the last day of its “Southern Gospel Music Picnic,” September 3, in this fundraiser for CAM’s mobile outreach and food pantries in Branson and Forsyth.
Jack Burke, CAM Board Chairman said, “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. This year’s show should truly be awesome”
For the 4th consecutive year, Bob Hubbard of the “Foggy River Boys” and “The Jordanaires,” will emcee the Sing Off. Guest appearances will also be made by the “Voices of Glory,” who finished in the Top Five of the NBC prime time hit show, “Americas Got Talent,” and last year’s winner “Southern Raised” as well as saxophonist Gary Dooms. The celebrity judges will include the “Voices of Glory,” Jak Knudsen from the show SIX, world class tenor George Dyer from the George Dyer show, Ronnie Page, Monte Schisler, and Ben Dutton from the Duttons show.
Tickets for the Gospel Sing-Off are available through the Sight & Sound Theatre’s reservations at 1-800-377-1277, at the Sight & Sound Theatre’s lobby box office or through the Branson Tourism Center at 1-800-785-1550. Reserved seat tickets are a $12 donation for adults and $6 for children 12 and under.
Information provided by CAM lists the following information on the 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 acapella 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 from 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.