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An evening of Christian Country Music with SUSIE MCENTIRE and ED GARY.

Country music’s strong tie to “family connections” and “Gospel music” is unquestioned. The Prescott Opry is pleased to be able to present TWO Artists whose ties to both "Family" and "Gospel Music" are undeniable.

Susie McEntire, sister of Reba McEntire, is well respected in her own right as an exceptional performer and motivational speaker. A renowned recording artist in the Christian Country Music field, Susie currently appears each Sunday morning on theCowboy Church seen on local Cableone’s channel 394 at 9:00 AM and again at 9:30 AM. Or, you may visit her web site: www.susiemcentire.com

Susie is nominated for a lifetime achievement award and Vocal Duo award for 2014 by the ICMA.

Here are other credits she has earned:

2007: Country Gospel Connection Choice Awards - Female Vocalist of the Year

2006: GMA Award Nomination (formerly Dove Awards) for Country Album of the Year/Count It All Joy

2005: Female Vocalist of the Year Nomination/ ICMA (formerly the CCMA)
Preliminary Nominee for Female Vocalist, Country Project, Southern Gospel project, Southern Gospel song, and Country Christian song/Grammy Awards

1999: Christian Country Recorded Song of the Year Nomination, Whispers In My Heart / Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Award
Female Vocalist of the Year Nomination and Pioneer Award Nomination / Christian Country Music Association (CCMA)

1998: Christian Country Artist of the Year Nomination / GMA Dove Award

1997: Christian Country Artist of the Year Nomination / The Nashville Network (TNN) Music City News Award

1996: Christian Country Artist of the Year / Gospel Voice Magazine Diamond Award
Christian Country Album of the Year Nomination, Come As You Are / GMA Dove Award
Christian Country Artist of the Year Nomination / TNN Music City News Award

1995: Christian Country Artist of the Year / Gospel Voice Magazine Diamond Award
Country Song of the Year Nomination, For Pete’s Sake / GMA Dove Award
Female Vocalist of the Year / CCMA
Christian Country Artist of the Year Nomination / TNN Music City News Award

1994: CCMA Vanguard Award / CCMA
Female Vocalist of the Year / CCMA
Christian Country Artist of the Year and Performance Excellence Album of the Year, No Limit / Gospel Voice Magazine Diamond Awards
New Artist of the Year Nomination, Country Song of the Year Nomination, Country Album of the Year Nomination, Real Love / GMA Dove Awards
Christian Country Artist of the Year Nomination / TNN Music City News Award

1993: Entertainer of the Year / International Country Gospel Music Association
Favorite Female Artist of the Year and Favorite Album of the Year, No Limit / Christian Country Research Bulletin Reader’s
Christian Country Female Artist of the Year / Cashbox Magazine
Christian Country Female Artist of the Year Nomination / CCMA

1992: Country Gospel Artist of the Year / Gospel Voice Magazine Reader’s Awards
Female Vocalist of the Year and Video of the Year, “So It Goes (With Everything But Love)” / International Country Gospel Music Association

Ed Gary, General Manager of the Prescott Opry, was raised in Nashville at the knee of his Dad, Earl Forrest Holcombe, who was the Grand Ole Opry’s Chaplin for many years. Ed's Gospel CD reaches deep into his roots, taking you back to your own childhood recollections of Sunday services that filled you will great celebratory gospel songs and made you who you are today.

The Prescott Opry is pleased to bring these two powerhouse performers to the beautifully restored Elks Theater & Center for the Performing Arts for an evening of family friendly, truly inspiring music that will rejuvenate your soul!

For tickets: (928) 777-1370 or order on line.