AUGUST 14, 2010 @ 6 PM

Mike Upright

Mike Upright has been traveling the United States for 15 years singing songs of hope and inspiration to God’s people and sharing the Gospel with the lost. Dubbed by some as “The Southern Gentleman” of Gospel music Mike shares the message in his songs with a smooth vocal style that is very distinctive and easy to identify. However, as you will see, those who are fans of such classic country greats like Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins will notice the influence and will fall in love with Mike’s music! Mike lives in the mountains of North Carolina with his Wife, two daughters, his yeller dog “O’Malley” and three cats! Mike has appeared on TV shows such as TBN and FRONT PORCH GOSPEL, has charted many many songs in the nation’s top Gospel Music Magazine’s and his music can be heard on XM radio and Gospel Music stations throughout The United States,Canada, Mexico, The Netherlands and the list goes on! Mike sings in Churches, festivals,and Auditoriums throughout the year and welcomes you to call him for a booking if you feel his singing ministry will be a blessing to you and those you love!

Hart Creek

Hart Creek is a traditional family style bluegrass music. They make there home in the Bristol area. With the rich heritage of christian bluegrass music flowing from there hearts, I'm sure they will bless your soul. We are proud to have them performing this year at THE PROMISE LAND.

Cross 4 Crowns

Group founder and baritone Allen Leath has been singing gospel music for over 25 years. Being involved in music in some fashion for most of his life, Allen enjoys playing the guitar, piano, banjo, among other instruments, and implements them into a Cross 4 Crowns concert on a regular basis. He still lives in the East Tennessee town he grew up in, Mascot, with wife Tabatha and son Deric. Allen is a member at Corryton Church in Corryton, TN. From Knoxville, TN, bass singer Justin Terry joined Cross 4 Crowns in January, 2006. At 25 years of age, Justin has already been turning heads in southern gospel with a distinct bass sound that is way beyond his years. Daywind record producer Marty Funderburk says "Justin is already one of the best bass singers I've ever heard." Cross 4 Crowns is Justin’s first professional singing opportunity. When you hear him, you'll be hard-pressed to believe he's only been singing for 5 years. Justin is a member at South Knoxville Church of God in Knoxville, TN. Marcus Faulknor, from Cartersville, GA sings tenor for the group. Marcus joined C4C in April 2009 after singing 2 years with a Georgia based trio, Master Peace. He also sang for some 7 years with Jericho, a progressive quartet under the direction of Dewayne Burke, of Singing Americans notoriety. Marcus added choir director to his resume, filling the position at a Dalton, GA church between his time with Jericho and Master Peace. Coming from a family of singers, his father was actually a professional bass singer! He attends Dalton Church of God in Dalton, GA. Marcus is the proud husband to wife, Dana. They have 3 daughters; Erin, 21, Alexis, 12 and London, 2. Joining the group to sing lead in August of 2007, Davis “Davy” McCammon, Jr. is one of the finest lead singers in gospel music. Singing in church most of his life, Davy began to branch out his singing ministry when he joined HisOwn from his hometown, Maryville, TN. Davy enjoyed a 6 year stint with HisOwn where he shared the stage with some of Southern Gospels most recognized groups. His smooth, yet powerful voice is winning over gospel music fans all across the country. Davy is a member at Calvary Baptist in Alcoa, TN.

The Bollingers

The Bollingers were formed in January of 2008; however they are no strangers to Southern Gospel Music.Chris Bollinger received his first paid position playing the piano for "The Arnolds" out of Tulsa, OK at the age of sixteen. Later, he moved to Boone, NC in 1986, at the age of seventeen and joined "The Greenes" playing the drums, where he enjoyed playing with Tim, Tony, Everette, and Kim Greene. He later moved to the piano and was there through several changes including Amy Lambert and Milena Parks. In 1995, he met Debbie Robinson from Lebanon, VA. At that time Debbie was singing with her family. Chris and Debbie were married in August of 1995. After the birth of their first child, Chris decided to come off the road and began singing with Debbie and her family. They now have two children and make their home in Lebanon, VA. After years of singing on the local scene with their family; Chris and Debbie felt it was time to go out and do what they know God has laid out for them to do. God definitely had a plan when he put these talents together. Chris and Debbie is very excited about what God has in store for this ministry.