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Changing music, an unchanging faith

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Joseph Habedank sings ‘Jesus Walked In’ during a concert at Sand Spring Baptist Church, April 9, 2026

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

Joseph Habedank’s faith journey drives a powerful message

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. – Joseph Habedank has changed. 

Oh, he’s still singing Christian music and remains one of the best. After all, he’s been named Favorite Soloist in the Singing News Fan Awards eight of the last nine years. And he’s still closing concerts with his hit, “Here He Comes.”

But as we worshiped Jesus and enjoyed Habedank’s concert at Sand Spring Baptist Church on April 9, it was apparent he wasn’t the same artist we’d seen for the first time on the same stage back in 2018. 

We think he’s even better! He’s kept pace with culture’s musical tastes while staying true to the message of Jesus, earning the Singing News Favorite Soloist award eight of the last nine years.

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Stepping out in obedience

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Buddy Mullins sings during The Booth Brothers’ concert at Sand Spring Baptist Church on May 26.

Booth Brothers’ Buddy Mullins believes God leads his ministries sharing the hope of Jesus Christ

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. – Buddy Mullins could only when Michael Booth called to tell him the latest news.

It was early in 2021 when Michael told Buddy that his older brother, Ronnie Booth, was retiring from traveling with The Booth Brothers. “I actually laughed,” Mullins said less than an hour before taking the stage at Sand Spring Baptist Church on May 26. “I thought Michael was teasing. I was like, ‘Really?’ Michael, you know, can be kind of dry with his sense of humor.””

This was one time Michael Booth really was being serious and he was reaching out to Buddy to fill Ronnie’s spot in the trio’s lineup. Buddy didn’t say yes. He didn’t say no. He just turned it over to God and is now convinced that manning that unexpected opening is exactly where he’s supposed to be. 

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