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Branson Gospel Music Convention Announces Additional Partnerships

New additions to concert lineups announced!

BRANSON, Mo. – YMR Productions is pleased to announce partnerships with local Branson-area establishments as the inaugural Branson Gospel Music Convention dates draw near.

One such partnership is with Southern Gospel radio station KWFC-FM 89.1 radio. The station will be awarding concert passes to listeners.  

Dave Taylor with KWFC said, “We're so excited to be the local media partner for the Branson Gospel Music Convention. It's a great honor to have a part in an event that is centered on ministry with a desire to see hearts and souls changed for Christ.”

KWFC-FM is a 100,000 watt radio station broadcasting to over a half-million people in southern Missouri, northern Arkansas and eastern portions of Kansas and Oklahoma. Based in Springfield, Missouri, KWFC is the largest Christian radio station in the region.  

Branson Gospel Music Convention has also partnered with Christian Book Outlet, one of Missouri and Arkansas' bestselling retailers of Christian gifts and books. Christian Book Outlets will make tickets available for purchase in its stores. Those who purchase tickets through their retail locations will be eligible to win prize packages to attractions in Silver Dollar City. Christian Book Outlet will also be a part of the convention exhibition.  

"We are excited to make tickets more conveniently available to those in the Branson area," says Kelly Burton, Program Director for Branson Gospel Music Convention. "CBO is a pleasure to work with, and we're pleased to partner with a company who believes in excellence for the cause of Christ."  

The Branson Gospel Music Convention also announces its partnership with Morningside - Home of the Jim Bakker Show. Participants of Branson Gospel Music Convention will be featured in a Morningside concert event on Friday, July 10, including performances from Lulu Roman, Marcey Wall, The Wilsons, and The Goodwins. During the convention week, the Jim Bakker Show will feature the Chuck Wagon Gang, Ron Blackwood of the Blackwood Quartet, McMillian and Life, and Rod Burton, soloist and co-founder of the convention.   

Kelly continues, "The staff of the Jim Bakker Show has shared our enthusiasm for the convention and continues to be instrumental to spreading the word. We are happy they will be featuring some of our headlining and regional groups in keeping with the spirit of Branson Gospel Music Convention."  

A full concert line-up for Branson Gospel Music Convetion has been announced and is available on the website, http://www.bransonGMC.com. New performers and events are still being added, and artists scheduled to appear include Blackwood Quartet, Chuck Wagon Gang, Florida Boys, The Stamps, The Paynes, Kirk Talley, Kenny Bishop, Crossway, Young Harmony, 2nd Generation, Beyond the Ashes, Rod Burton, Shannon Bunch, The Nelons, Wendy Word + forgiven, McMillan & Life, Sunday Edition, The Shireys, and the newly added Eric Hinson of the Original Hinson Family, Lulu Roman and Branson favorite Barbara Fairchild.

Tickets are currently on sale for Branson Gospel Music Convention. More information on the Branson Gospel Music Convention can be found at http://www.bransongmc.com .

The inaugural Branson Gospel Music Convention will take place at the Branson Convention Center on July 14-17, 2009.