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Concert Highlights: Gaither Family Fest 2023

Gatlinburg TN is Home to the Annual Gaither Event, Family Fest.

This edition of Concert Highlights finds us in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains of  East Tennessee, in particular the quaint little town of Gatlinburg.

Family vacations are no stranger to Gatlinburg, and this was a trip down memory lane for me as my family used to come here every year for the popular Gaither Family Fest held on Memorial Day weekend.  I remember hearing the unforgettable voices of the legendary Happy Goodmans, The Cathedrals, Jake Hess, Jessy Dixon, and so many others who have already made their way to glory.

With rising new young artists like The Sound, Joseph Habedank, The Chitans, and others, it’s safe to say that the future of southern gospel music is in good hands.

Here are some photos highlights:

Bill & Gloria Gaither (Photo by L.Ramsey)
The Gaither Vocal Band (L-R) Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb. (Photo by L. Ramsey)
The Nelons (L-R) Autumn Clark, Jason Clark, Amber Nelon Kistler, Kelly Nelon Clark. (Photo by L. Ramsey)
Woody Wright (Photo by L. Ramsey)
Jeff Easter of Jeff & Sheri Easter (Photo by L. Ramsey)
The Martins, Judy Joyce & Jonathan. (Photo by L. Ramsey)
Levi Mills of The Sound (Photo by L. Ramsey)
The one and only Connie Hopper! (photo by L. Ramsey)
Mark Lowry, former Gaither Vocal Band Member, Christian Comedian, and Writer of the Christmas classic “Mary Did You Know” (Photo by L. Ramsey)
Gaither Vocal Band (L-R) Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Todd Stuttle, Adam Crabb, Reggie Smith. (Photo by L. Ramsey)
Jeff & Sheri Easter with their daughter Morgan and two grandkids. (photo by L. Ramsey)
The Hoppers, Kim Dean & Karlee. (Photo by L. Ramsey)
Jeff & Shere Easter with daughter Morgan. (Photo by L. Ramsey)
Photo by L. Ramsey)

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