Myrtle Beach Convention Center

Mark Lowry
Christian comedian Mark Lowry was raised in Houston, where as a child he regularly performed in local theatrical productions; still, he never considered a career in entertainment until a business major at Liberty University, where he joined an evangelistic team....

Russ Taff
Taff first gained recognition as lead vocalist for The Imperials (1977-1981), but quickly gained a reputation as one of Christian music's most powerful and versatile artists, one whose music could hold its own against the best mainstream acts....

Buddy Greene
Rootsy Southern gospel artist Buddy Greene brings a wide variety of traditional American influences to his music, from country and bluegrass to folk and blues. In addition to his prowess as a songwriter and singer, Greene's virtuosity on the harmonica has made him an in-demand session guest for quite a few fellow Southern gospel practitioners....

The Browns
During the '50s and '60s, the vocal harmonies of the Browns gave the lie to those who would stereotype country music as a raw product distinguished more by pure feeling than by art; perhaps the single word that best describes their music is "polished....

Gaither Vocal Band
One of the premier religious harmony groups, the Gaither Vocal Band was formed by contemporary gospel legend Bill Gaither in 1981 with Gary McSpadden, Lee Young and Steve Green. The group has recorded for Star Song, Benson, and Chordant, receiving many Dove Awards and several Grammy nominations....