2010 winners "The Petersen Family Band ."
The 12 finalists in the “Branson Christian Action Ministries’ (CAM) Gospel Sing-Off ” will provide Gospel music fans with some great gospel music as they compete in CAM’s 3rd annual Sing-Off 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.” The Sing-Off is at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 4 in the Sight and Sound Theatre, the home of spectacular productions of “NOAH the Musical,” “Joseph” (starting in 2012) and the “Miracle of Christmas”.
The 12 finalists in the Sing-Off were selected from over 40 who entered the competition by a preliminary judging panel. In alphabetical order they are: 2nd Generation, Berryville, AR; Todd Braschler, Wichita, KS; Connected, Branson; Missy Essary, Kirbyville; Forgiven, Bartlesville, OK; Jericho from DeSoto; Missouri. Southern Raised, Crane; Larry Moore, Branson; Roger Null, Breckenridge; One for All, Harrison, AR; Debra Lynn Paxton, Branson and The Branson Hawaiians.
The vocal band SIX.
A panel of six celebrity judges has been charged with the difficult job of determining the winners. In alphabetical order the judges are: Bogie Bohinc, nationally known guitarist; John Bartley, former entertainment photojournalist for the Chicago Tribune; Ben Dutton, of The Dutton Family; George Dyer, world famous tenor; Jak Knudsen, of the vocal group SIX and Ronnie Page of The Downing Street Boys gospel quartet and former baritone singer/emcee with the Oak Ridge Boys.
Bob Hubbard of the Foggy River Boys and The Jordanaires will emcee this wonderful afternoon of entertainment for the 3rd year in a row. In addition, one of Branson’s hottest groups, the vocal band SIX will start things off as only they can; The Petersen Family Band, the 2010 winners will perform as well as “noted saxophonist Gary Dooms.”
CAM Board Chairman Jack Burke points out that the Sing-Off is a major source of fundraising for CAM’s Food Pantry. He said, “We are trusting God and the good-hearted people of our community to sell out all 2,200 seats at the theater. This is the only fundraiser of the year to help cover are operational expenses and we’ve never seen the need as great as it is right now. Normally we can catch our breath during the summer and get ready for the upcoming winter. However, this year demand has continued to increase and we’ve been helping over 1,000 families per month to keep food on their table.”
Tickets for the Christian Action Ministries’ (CAM) Gospel Sing-Off are available through the Sight & Sound Theatres 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. For additional information on the Christian Action Ministries’ (CAM) Gospel Sing-Off please feel free to contact the Branson Tourism Center at 1-800-785-1550.