Gospel Music FanFair Returns to Somerset, Kentucky for 11th Annual Event

(Kennedy, AL / January 19, 2015)

Wilds & Associates is gearing up for another exciting week of family fun, Christian fellowship and live Gospel music at the 2015 Gospel Music FanFair slated for May 18-23, 2015.

Returning to Somerset, Kentucky, the 11th annual event will be held in the Center for Rural Development’s beautiful state-of-the-art performance theatre. The prestigious Center is located in the heart of the beautiful Lake Cumberland. The theatre is the “crown jewel and showpiece’ of The Center, where some of the top names in music have performed including the world-renowned National Symphony Orchestra.

On-site parking and plenty of nearby hotel accommodations will ensure convenience to artists, vendors, and fans. And in addition to all the outdoor fun of Lake Cumberland, Somerset offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants and attractions suitable for the entire family.

Gospel music fans will enjoy the best in Southern, Bluegrass, Inspiration, Urban, and Country Gospel music with live performances from more than 100 of today’s favorite artists. Daily events throughout the week include morning worship services, daily showcases, afternoon matinees, and the 2015 Gospel Music Fan Awards.

Presented by Christian Voice Magazine, the annual Gospel Music Fan Awards were established to honor the legends, acknowledge accomplishments and recognize fan favorites within the Gospel music industry. Gospel Music Fan Award recipients are decided upon solely by Gospel music fans and enthusiasts through a two-ballot voting process. Open nominations are currently being accepted. Log on to www.christianvoicemagazine.com or www.gospelmusicfanfair.com to cast your vote.

General admission is free, so make your plans now to attend the 11th Annual Gospel Music FanFair. For hotel reservations or for more information, call Wilds & Associates at 205-662-4826 or visit www.gospelmusicfanfair.com.

Nominations Now Being Accepted for Christian Voice Magazine’s 2014 Gospel Music Fan Awards

(Kennedy, AL / February 4, 2014)

Christian Voice Magazine has merged their awards programs formerly known as the Southern Gospel Music Fan Awards and the Country Gospel Music Fan Awards. The change was made to coincide with the new six-day Gospel Music FanFair event being held this spring in Somerset, KY and to accommodate a broader spectrum of Gospel music sub-genres.

The name of the awards program has been officially changed to the Christian Voice Magazine Gospel Music Fan Awards. The program remains 100% fan-based, but Gospel music fans can now vote for their favorites from multiple progressive and traditional conservative sub-genres including Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, Christian Country, Bluegrass Gospel, Inspirational, Urban Gospel, and Worship.

Voting has begun with the open nomination ballot where fans can list their choices in 25 categories. The second and final ballot listing the top ten nominees in each category will be published March 17, 2014.

Awards will be given as winners are announced at the 2014 Christian Voice Gospel Music Fan Awards program on May 17, 2014, during the 10th annual Gospel Music FanFair at the Center for Rural Development in Somerset, KY.

Visit www.christianvoicemagazine.com for voting rules and to access the online nomination ballot.

Wilds & Associates Announces Positive Changes for 2014 Gospel Music Event

(Kennedy, AL / October 2, 2013)

In 2005, Southern Gospel Music FanFair launched its inaugural event in Chattanooga, Tenneessee. The event moved to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 2009. The following year, Wilds & Associates launched the Country Gospel Music FanFest, adding even more variety for Gospel music fans.

With great anticipation of their 10th anniversary event, Wilds & Associates has announced exciting changes coming in 2014.

SGM FanFair and CGM FanFest are being combined into one event. Beginning with their 2014 season, Gospel music fans can now enjoy a variety of traditional and progressive Southern, Country, Bluegrass, Inspirational and Urban Gospel music all under one roof.

This will also mean a name change for the annual, six-day event. Encompassing the various sub-genres, the event name has been officially changed to Gospel Music FanFair.

As a result of the name change, a new website is currently under development at www.gospelmusicfanfair.com. The new site will offer all the information about the 2014 event, including an artist appearance itinerary for attendees, exhibit booth information for artists and vendors, daily scheduled activities, ticket information and much more.

The event will continue to feature morning worship services, afternoon matinees, daily showcases, evening concerts and a newly revamped fan awards show. (Details concerning the new Gospel Music Fan Awards are forthcoming.)

The biggest change, perhaps, is the location of the newly reorganized event. The new Gospel Music FanFair will premier at the state-of-the-art theatre of the Center for Rural Development in Somerset, Kentucky. The prestigious Center is located in the heart of the beautiful Lake Cumberland. The theatre is the “crown jewel and showpeice’ of The Center, where some of the top names in music have performed including the world-renowned National Symphony Orchestra.

On-site parking and plenty of nearby hotel accommodations will ensure convenience to artists, vendors, and fans. And in addition to all the outdoor fun of Lake Cumberland, Somerset offers a wide variety of shops, restaurants and attractions suitable for the entire family.

The Gospel Music FanFair is scheduled to take place May 12-17, 2014.

Randall Wilds, CEO of Wilds & Associates, states, “We believe these changes will result in a very positive experience for attendees. Everyone is cordially invited to join us for this special 10th anniversary event as we continue the tradition of Gospel music, fellowship and family fun - creating wonderful memories for years to come.”

For more information, visit the new website at www.gospelmusicfanfair.com or call Wilds & Associates at 205-662-4826.