MARK LOWRY, THE MARTINS AND JASON CRABB KICK OFF MUSIC & MADNESS TOUR IN CHATTANOOGA TN

Tour Presented by Feed the Children Delights Audience

The Music & Madness Tour with Mark Lowry, The Martins and Jason Crabb kicked off on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at the historic Tivoli Theatre in downtown Chattanooga, TN. The packed house was delighted with an evening full of amazing music, a little madness and a whole lot of fun! Laugher, tears, shouts of joy and thunderous applause filled the theatre as the talented cast of artists filled the audiences hearts with joy! Multiple standing ovations were evidence that this tour is not to be missed!   Presented by Feed the Children in association with MUSE Concerts, the Music & Madness tour continues through the fall. VIP, Gold Circle and General Admission tickets are available for each date on the tour. VIP Ticket holders receive a special commemorative laminated tour badge, a signed poster, and a special backstage Q&A with the artists. Ticket information can be found at www.museconcerts.com.  MUSIC & MADNESS with MARK LOWRY, THE MARTINS AND JASON CRABB TOUR DATES AUGUST  07 - Big Spring, TX 08 - Lake Charles, LA 09 - Alexandria, LA 21 - Johnson City, TN SEPTEMBER 19 - Virginia Beach, VA  20 - Cincinnati, OH OCTOBER  23 - Raleigh, NC (Jason Crabb not appearing) 25 - Springfield, MO 28 - Macon, GA (Jason Crabb not appearing) 30 - Savannah, GA 31 - Charleston, SC NOVEMBER 06 - Port Charlotte, FL 07 - Lakeland, FL 08 - Sarasota, FL (Jason Crabb not appearing) 09 - Gainesville, FL 14 - Tampa, FL 15 - Brooksville, FL 16 - Ocala, FL 20 - Dothan, AL 21 - Newnan, GA 22 - Jonesboro, GA

‘MUSIC & MADNESS’ TO FEATURE MARK LOWRY AND THE MARTINS

The Long-Awaited First Tour Together Kicks Off this Spring

(Nashville, TN) – It’s been talked about for years and is now finally coming to pass. Gospel music legends Mark Lowry and The Martins will hit the road together for the first time this spring with their Music & Madness tour.
Kicking off March 6th in Little Rock, Ark., the first leg of Music & Madness will cover 22 cities including stops in Des Moines (Iowa), Bowling Green (Ky.), Fayetteville (N.C.), Nashville and more.
“It’s a lifelong dream,” says Mark about touring with The Martins. “It’s going to be an exciting year, just getting to hear them sing every night.”
The history between Mark and sibling trio Joyce, Jonathan and Judy Martin spans more than two decades and can be traced back to a cassette tape The Martins gave him at a national convention in 1992. Mark and fellow Gaither Vocal Band-mate Michael English were so impressed, they insisted Gloria Gaither listen to an impromptu audition of the group, which they held in the women’s restroom. Gloria then told husband Bill and the rest is history as the Gaithers helped introduce The Martins to the world.
“I’m so excited about being on tour with Mark,” says Joyce, the eldest Martin. “We have for years talked about getting on the road together, but never had the opportunity, so it almost feels surreal. We’re going to just hit the road and have a good time.”
Sponsored by Feed the Children, Music & Madness will also feature renowned pianist Stan Whitmire, and according to Lowry, fans can expect a little bit of everything at the shows: “We’re going to mix it up. The Martins and I will be singing together. I’ll be kicking Jonathan out and singing with just the sisters on a couple songs. Whatever it takes to make the night a success, we’re going to do!”
Best known for his comedic storytelling and writing the Christmas classic, “Mary Did You Know?” Mark Lowry has been entertaining audiences since age 11. His life work includes a long list of recordings and DVDs reflecting a wide range of influences. In October 2013, Lowry announced his departure as the baritone of the Grammy-Award-winning Gaither Vocal Band to focus on his solo career.

ALLISON SPEER TO RECORD COMEDY DVD

Vocalist Shows Another Side in WooHoo, What A Ride! Taping on Thursday, September 19, 2013

(Nashville, Tenn.) – Gaither Homecoming artist Allison Speer will record her first comedy DVD, WooHoo, What A Ride!, on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the River Of Life church in Smyrna, TN. Doors will open at 6:00 and the taping will begin at 7:00 PM.

Speer says, “Happy are the people whose God is the Lord! I have been telling funny stories about my family for 20 years. Finally, I am putting all those stories and a few new hilarious songs together for one event. Wear your jeans and come out and join me in a night of laughter and fun.”

Allison married into the famous Speer Family and her husband, Brian Speer, is the son of Faye and the late Brock Speer. She is a featured performer on the world-famous Gaither Homecoming video series.

Admission to the video taping is free. For more information, visit www.allisonspeer.com or call 615.331.0900.