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May 3rd 2003

Stephen Creasy Productions Presents

"Southern Gospel Music Explosion"

Selmer, Tennessee

7:00pm

Selmer Community Center

FEATURING

J.C., DOT & Jamie

"The Country Gospel Singers"

             Both J. C. and Dot were born in Henderson County and have lived there nearly all their lives. J. C. was one of 11 children born to Jim Frank and Linnie Hays. His family were farmers. As a child, J. C. attended school at Roberts Elementary School and high school at Lexington High. The family attended church at Manes [Mazies] Chapel at Natchez Trace Park.

            Both J. C. and Dot were raised on the farm, picking cotton and singing as they picked.

            In 1947, J. C. and Dot met at a church revival and he says it was love at first sight. That day was the beginning of a "life time journey of love and singing the Lord’s music." they were married in 1948.

            Deeply religious, they found their voices blended beautifully together and so began their gospel career.

            In 1950, they were blessed with a son, Ronald Arthur, and in 1953 with a second son, Donald Patrick.

            In 1954, J. C. and Dot were joined by Dot’s sister, Lucille Roberts and her husband, James, to form the "Family Four" quartet. They remained as a quartet for several years, singing all over Tennessee and Kentucky, never missing a benefit or a chance to praise the Lord through his music. In 1959, J. C. and Dot decided to go on their own with their music, so the two of them began performing as "J. C. and Dot Hays Gospel Duo." In 1960, they recorded their let single "Just Me and My Lord" and "Infidel’s Daughter." This recording had a tremendous public response, and so they began working on their 1st album which was released in 1979. It was entitled "It’s Not An Easy Road". Once again response was terrific and they say it "sold like crazy at all our concerts." Their popularity began to soar and the telephone never quit ringing with requests for tapes and concert dates.

            It was during these years that J. C. and Dot became good friends with "The Chuck Wagon Gang" and the two groups were often featured together. Their second album, "In The Garden Of My Heart" was released in 1989 and immediately took off on radio stations from Canada to Florida. Once again they were receiving requests, the phone kept ringing and letters came pouring in to their delight. They had a unique style that people enjoyed hearing.

            In 1979, J. C. and Dot began to kept the Gospel Hour every Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. on WDXL radio, 1490 AM. To date, they are still singing on that hour and the requests are so great that they carry over from week to week. They have continued their gospel crusade with much success. They wanted to do more with their music, so it game about they searched to enhance and broaden the boundaries of their music. With determination and the help of the Lord, they began to plot out their future. It was about this time that a friend was having lunch with them and began to inquire why they had not done more with their music. The reply was, "We’re not sure where to begin." The friend then asked, "why not let me see what I can do."

Also Featuring!!!

The Labourers from Lexington, Tennessee

With special guest

The Masters'

The Masters' were organized in April 1982. Since that time they have regularly performed in churches, auditoriums, schools and ball fields in several states, as well as on live radio and television programs. They have been privileged to share the stage with some of the biggest names in Southern Gospel Music.

In April, 2000 they were honored to be a featured artist in the U.S. Gospel News which is distributed around the world. This has gained the group exposure into foreign countries with request for recorded material and invitations to perform.

Present members of the group are Sara Thomas, Glen Plunk, Claire and Ricky Plunk. Their latest release, “Sing About Heaven,” was recorded with Heartline Productions of Greenfield, TN and released in June 2001. This is the eleventh project to be released by this group.

The Masters' are in constant demand throughout the South. Most every week you’ll find them boarding their custom coach to travel and sing the music they love and know best. After 20 years, their desire is still to be of service to God every opportunity possible.

 

The Masters'

Judy Hudson from Jackson, Tennessee!

During the last 23 years, throughout the mid-south, Judy has been siging for Christ. This is truly what I feel God has called me to do. Hoping to instill in others what God has instilled in me. Trying to be a witness for Christ to a hurting world. I hope that you enjoy my part of the "Gospel Music Explosion" in Selmer on May 3rd.