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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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A faithful servant steps down

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Garry Polston sings during his final concert with The Noblemen at Christiansburg Baptist Church, Dec. 17, 2023. (Photo by Dennis Smoyer.)

Garry Polston reflects on a life of ministry following final concert with The Noblemen

By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com

NEW CASTLE, Ky. – Garry Polston leaned back in his recliner and smiled.

Not that it was unexpected. If you know anything about Garry Polston, you know he smiles. Smiles a lot. He’s happy. 

It seems like he’s always happy. And even though he’s now retired from doing what he loves and has always wanted to do – singing gospel music – he’s overflowing with the joy he has sung about for over 60 years.

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