Kingsport concert features Karen Peck & New River
Published 8:44 am Friday, June 22, 2018
An unforgettable evening of gospel music will be presented Thursday, June 28, at 7 p.m. at Robinson Middle School, 1517 Jesse St., Kingsport, across from Fort Henry Mall.
Gaither Homecoming artist and recent Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee, Karen Peck & New River, will be featured.
Karen Peck & New River is a five-time Grammy Award Nominated and six-time GMA Dove Award Winning Southern Gospel Group. They have had over 18 number one hits. Karen has garnered 11 Favorite Soprano Fan Awards from the readers of The Singing News Magazine, Southern Gospel Music’s leading fan and trade publication.
Their previous album, REVIVAL, has had two consecutive No. 1 songs with “Revival” and “Finish Well.” REVIVAL won the 2014 GMA Dove Award for Southern Gospel Song of the Year.
With appearances on The Grand Ole Opry, The Gaither Homecoming concerts, Opryland Theme Park, Dollywood and Six Flags Over Georgia, New River has firmly established their place at the forefront of Southern Gospel Music. Over the past decade, they have been featured on many television networks, with appearances on TBN’s Praise The Lord, the Grand Ole Opry Live and the popular Gaither Gospel Video Series.
Karen has been featured in two movies to date, “Joyful Noise” featuring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah, and the PureFlix film “Redeemed.”
Today the New River team consists vocally of Karen, Susan, Ricky Braddy and Kari Gooch. Additionally, Karen’s husband, Rickey, serves as the group’s road manager and sound technician. Karen and Rickey’s son, Matthew plays guitar with the group.
New River sets a new standard for musical perfection with rich vocal harmony that is shaded with the sophistication of southern Gospel, country and progressive musical sounds. Most importantly, New River are effective messengers presenting the Gospel, through Jesus Christ.
Free tickets will be given to police officers, firefighters, and first responders in appreciation for their service.
Tickets are available in several locations in Kingsport, Johnson City, Elizabethton, Bristol and Glade City. In Elizabethton, tickets are available at Bowers Florists and Gifts, 1410 W. G St. General admission tickets are available at all ticket outlets and Reserved Artist Circle tickets are available by contacting Lighthouse Productions.