Wednesday, July 11, 2001
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Wednesday, July 11, 2001 |
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African-American gospel artists to be honored in Griffin this weekend Two local pioneers of gospel music will be honored at Griffin's Summer Celebration Saturday, July 14. Deacon Clinton Watson, formerly of The Son-Lights quartet, now deceased, and Rev. Willis, the only living original member of The Griffin Gospel Singers, will be honored by Glory to God Ministries and Pope Broadcasting, hosts of the celebration which will be held in Griffin City Park from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and at the Griffin Auditorium beginning at 7 p.m. "For over 40 years, these two African-Americans have made an impact in traditional quartet gospel and opened doors for other African-American gospel acts," a spokesperson said. A "Praise in the Park Celebration" beginning at 10 a.m. in Griffin City Park will feature free food, gospel entertainment, gospel rappers, and praise dancers and singers. The celebration in the auditorium beginning at 7 will feature Grammy nominee Lee Williams and The Spiritual QCs from Tupelo, Miss.; Bishop Dreyfus Smith and the Wings of Faith Mass Choir from Atlanta; Gospel Stairways from Griffin; The True believers from Jackson, Miss.; Deliverance from Newnan; and the Rev. Charles McCain, formerly of the gospel Keynotes. For more information, contact Joe Pope at 770-253-8499. |
