I.C.G.M.A. 70th Annual Music Convention July 16-18

Country Gospel Music has it's biggest event of the year July  16, 17, and 18 as singers and musicians from all across America gather in West Plains, for the International Country Gospel Music Association's 70th Annual Convention and Award Show.

 

For three days and nights, Country Gospel Music artists will be performing their special brand of music to appreciative audiences at The Bridge Church in West Plains. This annual music convention brings together many of the genre's top artists for the occasion, with over 100 singers expected to perform. 

 

The three day celebration begins Thursday, July 16 with daytime showcases beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing until 4:30 p.m. each day. The evening shows begin at 6:00 p.m. The beautiful Gold Cross Awards Show is the highlight of the event. It is held on Saturday evening. I.C.G.M.A. Honors excellence in music in 26 categories, including the induction of artists into their prestigious Hall Of Fame.

 

The shows feature Country Gospel, Bluegrass Gospel, and Southern Gospel music each evening. Performing this year will be Internationally known artists Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris, the legendary group White River, Chris Golden, James Payne, Jim Sheldon host of the Music City Show, The Waymasters, Chuck Hancock, Joy Roberts, Wings of Love, Dan Duncan, Heather Van Deren, The Tiptons, Molly Corman, Chuck Hancock, Ava Kasich, Light of Grace,

 

Bill Baker, Victoria Steelman, Chuck Day, Melissa Evans, Terry and Debra Luna, and many more. A number of new artists will be appearing, including artists from the rosters of two record companies from Nashville.

The Bridge Church is located at 10105 South 63 Highway, West Plains, Mo. just four miles south of Dairy Queen. For additional information contact I.C.G.M.A. President Dan Duncan at 417-372-1129.