By Lorraine Walker The 2018 Creekside Gospel Music Convention is going to be an exciting event with great music, seminars and showcases for all who enjoy good gospel music. Creekside runs from Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Tickets are free but must be reserved at creeksidegospelmusicconvention.com. Dr. Jerry and Jan Goff will be at Creekside all week and will host many of the events. Dr. Goff has announced that Arthur Rice, lead singer of the Kingdom Heirs, will be honored on Monday, Oct. 29. “Dr. Goff Honors Arthur Rice” will feature stories, songs and people from Rice’s history in gospel music. Rice has been with the Kingdom Heirs for over 20 years, during which time he has received numerous awards and nominations. Before the Heirs, he honed his skills with Squire Parsons and the Kingsmen Quartet. All of this experience plus a charismatic personality has made Rice one of the bestloved lead singers today. Family and friends are invited to join the Creekside audience as he is saluted by Dr. Goff and other gospel music personalities. Creekside 2018 will feature a great variety of gospel music artists to satisfy every musical taste. Musical guests will include family groups, classic quartets, bluegrass and country-style bands. Chart-topping artists such as the Jordan Family Band, the Hyssongs, Mark209, the Williamsons, the Dunaways, the Pine Ridge Boys and other great artists are scheduled to appear.
First time attendee, Randa Jordan of the Jordan Family Band, says, “We are looking so forward to being a part of this event at Creekside this year. What a great lineup of amazing artists this year and JFB is thrilled to get to stand alongside them on stage. Praying that many hearts will be touched by the gospel through song.”
“One great event that I was able to experience was Creekside Gospel Music Convention held in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee,” mentioned Larry Stewart of the Pine Ridge Boys recently. “This convention has something for everyone, especially gospel music fans. A highlight of the week for me was midnight prayer. Midnight prayer is an event that is held Monday through Wednesday, held for anyone in attendance of the convention. This Spirit-filled prayer service was nothing like I had ever experienced before. Lives were touched, hearts were blessed and the empty were filled. What an amaz-
