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Sheila Bailey of Harrogate Tennessee and Peggy Inks of London
Kentucky tied for Female Soloist of the year. Male soloist of the
Year went to Fred Pauley of Harrogate Tennessee. Duet of the
Year went to The Singing Evangelists Chuck and Phyllis Gibson,
Of Somerset Kentucky. Trio of the year went to Radiant light,
The Bert Griffin Family of Corbin Kentucky, Song of the year
Went to Cindy Upchurch of Monticello, Kentucky for her song,
"Lets Praise Him". Radio Station of the year was awarded to
WGWM-AM of London Kentucky while the TV Station of the
Year went to WLJC-TV of Beattyville Kentucky. Congratulations
To the winners which were chosen by secret ballot, by the
Members of the ACMA.
For information on the American Christian Music Association you
May contact Jim Hyde at 606-242-3684 or by email at
jimhyde01@bellsouth.net
ERNIE FLETCHER GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF KENTUCKY VETERAN CENTERS THOMSON-HOOD VETERANS CENTER
100 VETERANS DRIVE WILMORE, KENTUCKY 40390
(859) 858-2814 www.kentucky.gov
BG (RET) LESLIE E. BEAVERS COMMISSIONER
July 20, 2004
RT. 5, Box 9360
GIBSON HILL ROAD
MONTICELLO, KY. 42633
ATT: CHUCK
The program that you and your group presented to our Veterans July 11th 2005 was truly a very special treat for our residents and staff. Just to know that you took the time to drive from Monticello, KY. To spend some of your valuable time with the Veterans here @ Thompson/Hood was a very thoughtful and we so appreciate “The Singing Evangelists” We are always attempting to provide new activities that will appeal to all our residents and your return visits will always be welcomed. So, Please remember us whenever your schedule will allow just call and we will be more than happy to have you come to entertain at the Thompson/Hood Veterans Center. Thank you again
Respectfully;
MICHELLE Q. EWING. CTRS ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
By Mary (Cupp) Wright
He preaches and sings, a great songwriter and shining light for our Lord Jesus Christ. She's filled with the Holy Ghost and trembles with joy.
Their mission........... "REACH THE LOST".
Bro. Chuck Gibson and his wonderful wife Phyllis, make up "The Singing Evangelist." Bro. Chuck finds much joy just to minister for the Lord. His second passion is to write songs and play the green acoustic guitar. He has recorded several songs and released several CD's. He is been on radio and TV shows and continues to help others with workshops and management tips.
However, his wife loves to get down as they say and just sing to the Lord. Sister Phyllis loves to be filled with the Holy Ghost and it shows every time you hear her sing at the many concerts throughout the country. When the power of the Holy Ghost fills her with his Spirit she trembles with joy and you can hear it in her voice as she gives her testimony.
We met at the 2002 Christmas dinner and from that day formed a wonderful friendship. These people have a way of making you smile, sometimes laugh and just feel good when you are around them. I believe God surely must have put them together for they are such a good match "so to speak." I never dreamed when they walked into the Marie Jeffrey's building that December day and announced they were new members that they would be such go-getters. Most of us join something new like this association and we kind of take our time, get a feel of everything, get use to the people, and then if we have not become bored or overwhelmed we start to wade in a little. Then if it feels good we may little by little wade on in and start to work. This couple jumped in headfirst and I guess it was like swim or drown, so they give it there all, and it works! ! !
In a short time they had started the Pulaski County Chapter and began recruiting new members. They also began to set up A.C.M.A. singings, which allowed a lot of us to get into areas we had not been before. This husband and wife team travel to where ever the doors are opened and if there are no doors open, they open doors of their own. Their mission is simple "REACH THE LOST'. They have the tools and don't mind to use them. Their name fits them well "The Singing Evangelist" . They will not only sing their way into your heart but will also preach the word and try their best to reach the lost in any way they can.They truly are wonderful people and a joy to minister with. I am very proud that Bro Chuck Gibson and his wife Phyllis is a big part of the ACMA. I know that they will continue to work knowing that time is short; world needs a light and we have this light in the two of them.
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Twenty years of music ministry is now part of the testimony behind this spiritually empowered duet known as “The Singing Evangelists” Chuck and Phyllis Gibson are actively involved in many facets of the Southern Gospel Music industry.
They are currently Pulaski County Chapter leaders of the A.C.M.A. (The American Christian Music Assoc.)
They also do their own publishing through Gibson Hill Music. Which was formed two years ago by singer, songwriter Evangelist: Chuck Gibson who spent three years in Nashville, “learning the business” from some of the top names in secular country music.
Brother Chuck has been preaching the gospel for the most of the twenty years of this anointed ministry, and has been very busy about his Fathers business!
He worked as a D.J. over W.O.B.O. 88.7 fm in his hometown of Batavia Oh. Where he produced two radio programs, Sunday morning sunrise, and Monday evening drive time program “traveling the highway home” He also hosted and helped to produce his own cable T.V. program called “ shekinah” which aired three times a week on Warner cable station#24 (the public access channel) and twice a week on T.K.R. cable channel #7 in Covington, Ky. “The Road To Glory land” was another program that Chuck helped to produce and host.
Up until the time he moved here from Ohio he had three projects previously released on sage grass records and glory land music and media. “The Best is Yet To Come” (which has now become part of “The Collection” The Singing Evangelist “best of” project) A twenty song C.D. and was recorded at Jordan recording studios, In Taylor Mill, Ky. And mastered in Nashville. Featuring such talent as Charles Novell on piano, Buddy Rich on steel guitar (now gone on to be with Jesus) and Billy Blackwood on the drums, and other great musicians such as Paul Thompson, Homer Todd and Dennis Hensley. He has also worked with Rusty York of Jewel recording studios (Jewel records) and Carroll Rawlings of the masters five. Then came “Chosen Soldiers” which featured two of Chuck’s daughters singing, the background vocals, and produced by Eddie Brumley.
Chuck moved to this area three years ago and fell in love with the beautiful lake Cumberland Region and a lovely Somerset lady filled with the Holy Spirit, and the fire of God’s love! The couple was soon after married and began a united effort to reach the lost at any cost. They have recently released their first project together “It’s Still Real Today” on the Gibson Hill label and is getting airplay on local stations everywhere!
They are currently working on a brand new project together “Let’s Get Busy” I sure do like that title don’t you? When asked where do you go from here? Chuck and Phyllis Gibson reply’ “wherever the leads us, we will follow, and if it is the Lord’s will that’s exactly what they will do”
Amen!!!
(Taken from the A.C.M.A. (American Christian Music Association) Newsletter 9/18/2003)