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.
From left, Greater Vision’s Chris Allman, Jim Brady and the Mark Trammell Quartet’s Nick Trammell and Randy Byrd form a makeshift quartet in the Gerald Wolfe Hymn Sing at First Baptist Church of Cold Spring in October. The concert was a huge blessing during a year marked by chaos. (Photo by John Herndon)
After 14 months of a nearly blank calendar, things are changing. And it’s for the good!
By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com
I have a little problem.
Actually, it’s a nice problem and one that’s been too long coming, so I’ll certainly not complain! I’m just itching to get to a few gospel concerts.
I don’t know about you, but being able to hear people sing about the Lord, His goodness and being inspired to serve Him better is a big part of my life. And it seems that with all that has happened since March 5, 2020, a major part of my life was taken from me.
The Old Time Preachers Quartet performs in concert at Sand Spring Baptist Church on March 5, 2020. A week later, the music industry came screeching to a halt. (Photo by John Herndon)
Now, I don’t really know what to do.
You see, when I look at the KentuckySings concert calendar, I see many more concerts than I can possibly attend.
The Noblemen, shown in concert at Christiansburg Baptist Church in 2019, have a new CD project. From left are David Martin, bass; Tracy Bertram, baritone; Garry Polston, lead; and Chris Daniel, tenor.
Lead singer says response to ‘Going Strong’ has been positive, upbeat
By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. — The Noblemen have some new music to share, but few places to share it.
The popular Southern Gospel quartet, based in Shelbyville, Ky., has unveiled its latest CD project, “Going Strong,” but has had few opportunities to promote a work that took up about a year to put together.
“We had the CD around the first of June,” says Noblemen lead singer Garry Polston. “We just haven’t been able to sing since then.”
The Noblemen. They are, from left, David Martin, Tracy Bertram, Garry Polston and Chris Daniel.
Quartet named best at Kentucky State Fair, but only seeks to lift the name of Christ
By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com
When The Noblemen take the stage at Graefenburg Christian Church on Dec. 29, it will be a sort of a full circle homecoming for long-time bass singer David Martin.
“The first church I ever sang in, outside of our (home) church, was Graefenburg Christian,” Martin smiles. “That was 51 years ago, in 1968. It was in the old building, but that was the first place I sang.”
Martin remembers that he sang the Gaither classic, “Born to Serve the Lord” that night.
Victory Road will be hosting its second Gospel Hymn Sing and Concert Friday at Spencer Christian Church in Fisherville, Ky. Members are, front row, from left: Larry Dennison, David Jones, David Stevens and Carroll Ingram. Back row: Tim Edwards, Freddie Sharp and Jerry Franklin.
By John Herndon, KentuckySings.com
The old hymns will be alive and well Friday night as Victory Road, a popular Southern Gospel music group, will be hosting its second annual Gospel Hymn Sing on Friday, Aug. 16. The hymn sing will be held at Spencer Christian Church, located at 5720 Taylorsville Road, Fisherville, and will get underway with well-known gospel pianist Jaydee Miller leading an instrumental concert at 6:30 p.m.
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