Tag Inspirational Country

Fortner Brothers 4 Christ to Make Ark Encounter Appearance 3

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The Fortner Brothers 4 Christ sing during the Faith Country Bluegrass Music Festival at The Ark Encounter in June 2023.
Alabama family combines timeless gospel with 80s country sound

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

One of the best things about taking in the summer concerts at The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum is being introduced to those new artists who might not be popping up on my playlists, but are talented and making their own path in the various branches of Christian music.

Such was my experience with the Fortner Brothers 4 Christ, an Alabama-based band with a sound straight out of the 1980s. Think Diamond Rio or Restless Heart or Exile. Think the Eagles.  And of course, think Alabama, the megastars who made their hometown, Fort Payne, famous.

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Life is Good for Steve Bridgmon

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Steve Bridgmon sings during the Ichthus festival on Sept. 10.

Owensboro native enjoying success on several fronts

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

It’s hard to imagine anyone enjoying life more than Steve Bridgmon these days.

Not just any country music artist. Not just any Christian music artist. Not just anyone in Nashville, from Kentucky or any other designation.

Just anyone. It’s hard to imagine anyone having more reason to smile of late than Bridgmon, the Owensboro native who has built a successful career as a soloist in Inspirational Country music, sometimes called “Christian country.”

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Chris Golden honored to sing at Glensboro

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Chris Golden in concert at Graefenburg Christian Church, November 2019.

‘My main focus is shining a light on The Reason for the Season, Jesus.’

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

Chris Golden knows the opportunity to sing about the one who gave him the gift is always special, but he probably didn’t know just how special his appearance at Glensboro Baptist Church could be.

Golden, one of the top names in Inspirational Country Music is scheduled to present his Christmas concert at Glensboro on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m.

The concert was booked in the summer when Robert Stopher, a well-known gospel music enthusiast and a member at Glensboro contacted Golden, who had never performed in Lawrenceburg. 

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