Shaping Clay continues Stevens’ tradition of bringing power-packed gospel to Manchester

The Stevens Family Tradition, based in Manchester, Ky., serves as the host for the Shaping Glay Jubilee in their hometown. The band is pictured playing during 40 Days of Christian Music at the Ark Encounter, Williamstown, Ky., Sept. 1, 2026.

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By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

One of the most unique events in Kentucky—and in gospel music—gets underway Friday, Oct. 2, with the Shaping Clay Jubilee at Rawlings Stinson Park in Manchester.

Southern gospel veteran Gerald Crabb takes the stage at 5 p.m., with Angie Primm, Chris Blue, Candon Stevens, and Adam Crabb each following with 45-minute sets.

The Jubilee continues on Saturday, Oct. 3, with local Bluegrass group The Dean Osborne Band going onstage at 12:30 p.m. The Shepherds follow at 1:30 p.m., with Kevin Spencer singing at 2:15 p.m.

The Old Time Preachers’ Quartet, The Kingsmen, Gordon Mote, Stevens Family Tradition, Jeff Tolbert and Primitive Road and The Kevin Rice Band each follow with their own 45-minute sets.

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