"Its kind of like an old-time "all-day singing and dinner on the ground," says Lynn. "I got to thinking. I have a big ranch where I live so I decided to throw a good ole Gospel weekend here! I want family and friends to bring a blanket, set up a picnic and then enjoy some of my favorite Gospel music singers! I may even come down and sing a song myself!

"I hope it will be something we can keep going every year. I already have a big campground and cabins where people can stay. We also have a big stage - we have concerts all summer and have done so since 1974."

The two-day event will feature performances from Mark Lowry, The Hoppers, The Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River, Gold City, Rambo-McGuire, The Singing Cookes, The Freemans, Brian Free & Assurance, Michael Combs, Archie Watkins & Smoky Mountain Reunion, and The Sneed Family.

On the eve of the festival, Friday night, September 27, 2013, there will be a special bon-fire and sing-a-long beginning at 8:00 PM. "I should have started this years ago," says Lynn. "But, it's never too late - I am inviting everyone to my ranch to have a great ole Gospel time!

"It'll be a fun time for the whole family. Speaking of family, I want to thank Jeff Sneed and The Sneed Family for helping me plan and promote this Gospel Music Festival. We sure are looking forward to this special time!" - more on this story

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