We hosted Southern Gospel soloist, Tommy Spencer, at my church, Highland Baptist, last night. I have heard Tommy sing numerous times and have enjoyed listening to him on WJBZ for many years. It was a pleasure to actually meet him face to face. Tommy is a great guy and a fantastic singer.
We enjoyed many of the songs he sang, which we still sing out of the old "red back" church hymnal, and we also enjoyed all of the ones that he wrote. He is a very gifted song writer. I'm not sure what my favorite tune was that he did, maybe Beulah Land because that's one of my all-time favorite songs and he does a really good job on it. Of course I loved his Tribute to Preacher Mull too, you watch a video of that song at the end of this post.
I wish more people would have turned out for the concert. It seems like pulling teeth anymore to get folks to come out to a gospel concert these days. It's not just at my church, I've attended several concerts at different venues, churches, auditoriums, gymns, outdoor settings, etc.. and I've seen a steady decline of attendance over the past 2 or 3 years. As a music minister and gospel music promoter, I have heard every excuse in the book from people as to why they didn't show up, it's pathetic really. Southern Gospel music fans are going to have to support the artists if we are going to keep this music that we love alive and well. Oh well, I guess I shouldn't let it bother me, I had a good time whether anyone else did or not and all I can say is that people missed a good concert.
If you would like to have Tommy Spencer sing at your church, go visit his website and contact him. I'm sure he will find time to accomodate you.
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