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Laura K has joy! LOTS of joy!

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Laura K (Laura Smoyer) sings with joy during her appearance in Noah’s Village at the Ark Encounter on Aug. 26.

Frankfort resident looks to expand her ministry on the air and in person

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. – Those gathered to hear Laura K sing at the Ark Encounter could not have been surprised when she started talking about the first single from her most recent album project.

“I’ve Got Joy!”

If there was ever a perfect song for a singer, that’s it.

Laura K breathes and bleeds joy from a hug for nearly everyone she meets down to the word of encouragement in every conversation. And you will never have to ask her mood since her never-ending smile answers without an inquiry.

“I just love people,” says Laura K, whose full name is Laura Smoyer.

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Just picking for Jesus

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The Ol’ Elkhorn Pickers Club performs at Sand Spring Baptist Church on March 31, 2022. From left are bassist Gary Mitchell, Jeff Brewer, rhythm guitarist David Rayborn, drummer Ken King and guitarist Joel Miller. Behind Miller is keyboardist Rodney Smith.

Ol’ Elkhorn Pickers Club delivers joy wherever it goes

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. – They might have an unconventional name, an unconventional history and even a mission that’s a bit different.

But when the Ol’ Elkhorn Pickers Club took the stage at Sand Spring Baptist Church last Thursday, the music was about as traditional as it could be as they sang the unchanging message found in the Bible.

And in their first appearance at Sand Spring, the Pickers brought the house down with several standing ovations from one of the largest post-covid crowds in the popular gospel concert series. 

Not bad for a group of guys who simply got together to have some fun playing music at Midway, Kentucky.

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