Ron Foster's Southern Gospel Jubilee

Every Sunday Morning from 5-9:00am, you can hear all of your favorite Southern Gospel artists on the Sunday Morning Gospel Jubilee with Ron Foster. He plays only the BEST in Southern Gospel Music. You'll hear songs from The Hoppers, The Perrys, Gold City, Gaither Vocal Trio, Legacy Five, The Dove Brothers, The Isaacs and many many more! AND NOW, you can come right here for all the latest Southern Gospel news, events, the Top 10, Ron's Pick Hit and more on the Southern Gospel Jubilee. We will be updating frequently so keep coming back for more Gospel Jubilee!

For Jason Crabb, longtime powerhouse lead vocalist for The Crabb Family, that has never been a question.

With a soulful, unforgettable voice like his, the ‘right thing’ was always a given. He was born to sing. Baptized in a God-given talent pool, weaned on the hymnal and mentored by Bill Gaither himself, Jason Crabb hit the road at age 14 and, alongside his family, has pursued his calling full-throttle ever since.

He’s performed at Carnegie Hall, become a ‘fan favorite’ at the Grand Ole Opry, appeared regularly on the Gaither Homecoming Series videos, and was honored to sing for the Rev. Billy Graham’s farewell crusade in New York City. His voice has echoed in churches great and small at home in the U.S. and around the world.

But in 2007, the Grammy nominated, 10-time Dove Award winner, felt the winds of change blow in, and he knew it was time to pursue a new path. Solo.

Learn more at www.jasoncrabb.com.

NEW L5 TENOR STARTS NEW YEARS EVE... The latest Legacy Five newsletter to fans says Frank Seamans is going to be with the group until December 8th.  Scott Fowler says: "Our new tenor...whomever it ends up being, will start with Legacy Five on New Year's Eve in Morristown, Tennessee for our annual concert at Gerald Wolfe's home church, First Baptist."  Fowler also reports that they continue to get lots of demo's from tenors applying for the job. Visit: www.legacyfive.com.

RESTORATION HOPE... "We plan to meet the needs of those hurting, broken, hungry, naked, and longing for a friend." Tentative dates for Restoration Hope: City Fest events include dates in Louisville, Ky.. Knoxville, Tn.. and Florence, Alabama.  According to a recent press release.. Aaron and Amanda Crabb Ministries has formed a new non-profit ministry, Restoration Hope, with the purpose of  "..bringing hope to people in cities across the country."  The ministry website says that for the City Fest events,.. volunteers from all over the country and from the local churches will help each city. Aaron adds, "The body of Christ has to be unified with all racial barriers and denominational walls broken down to reach our world. The first part of the weekend there will be a time of inner healing for all volunteers. There are so many people wounded in the body of Christ our goal is to make sure they are restored so God can use them to reach the unsaved. The second part of the weekend will be hands on ministry and outreach." At each City Fest event.. Aaron & Amanda.. and the volunteers.. we will come to serve those in the city by offering a free concert, groceries, gas cards, and gifts of all magnitudes. The website also says: "Especially at this economical state in our country, what better time to bring hope to people who literally do not know how they will pay their bills, feed their children or find a job. People are desperate and are looking for something to believe in and we have the privilege to offer that hope and let them know that the Kingdom of God does not run off of the world's system." For more information visit: www.restorationhope.net

GAITHER HOMECOMING TOUR - EUROPEAN SCHEDULE October 9th marked the first of date for the 2009 Gaither European Homecoming Tour. The tour will make stops in: Wetzlar, Germany; Rotterdam, Netherlands; Basel, Switzerland; Athens, Greece; Berlin, Germany; Oslo, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; Mullsjö, Sweden; Debrecen, Hungary; Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK); Glasgow, Scotland (UK); London, England (UK). Visit: www.gaither.com

Ron Foster's Top 10

1. If You Knew Him - Perrys

www.perrysministries.com

2. It Pays to Pray - Greater Vision

3. My Hope is in the Lord - Talley Trio

4. Safe on the Other Side - Mark Trammell Trio

5. I Am Redeemed - The Greenes

6. The Son Came Down - Inspirations

7. He Locked the Gates - Kingdom Heirs

8. A Little Good News - Dove Brothers

9. Dry Bones - Austins Bridge

10. I've Never Been this Homesick Before - New Ground

Ron Foster's Pick Hit:

Walk on Water - Jason Crabb

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If the question involves a Southern Gospel artist or song, Ron Foster will have the answer. That's not bragging . . . that's just a fact. Ron has loved Southern Gospel music for as long as he can remember, and most of his fond childhood memories have something to do with said music. Growing up the son of a minster, Ron still remembers how thrilling it was when a quartet would come to his church for a Saturday night or Sunday afternoon concert. While most teenagers were listening to rock or country music during the 70's, Ron was listening to such groups as The Cathedrals, The Chuck Wagon Gang, and The Inspirations.

Ron has not only always enjoyed listening to Southern Gospel music, he's also enjoyed a successful solo ministry performing it as well. During the early 90's, Ron traveled throughout the southeast performing in churches and auditoriums. It was during this time that he met recording artist and songwriter Tim Greene of The Greenes. Ron chose Tim as his producer when he decided to record a cd, and his national release, "His Majesty Sings", was a song written by Tim. It was also during this time that Ron began serving various churches as music minister, a position he still enjoys today.

Ron's career in radio began in the mid 90's when he was hired as a part-time on air personality at a small independently owned station with a Southern Gospel only format. After spending a few years with that station, Ron landed at a larger station serving again as an on air personality playing Southern Gospel music. But changes were again coming, and Ron's home for the past six years has been at WZZK. It's been during this time that Ron's vast knowledge of the industry has been nationally recognized in that he has been twice nominated as "DJ of the Year" by the Singing News Magazine.

Ron Emceed the WZZK Jasper Summer Sing.

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