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THE BEST OF BRANSON SILVER DOLLAR CITY'S SOUTHERN GOSPEL PICNIC TO FEATURE DOVE AWARD WINNERS AND GRAMMY-NOMINATED ARTISTS The Ozark hills fill with joyful harmonies during Silver Dollar City's Southern Gospel Picnic, featuring the nation's most notable Southern Gospel groups throughout the day, plus nightly performances in Echo Hollow Amphitheater. Parkwide, stages radiate energy with sing-along, toe-tapping performances. Dove award winners and Grammy nominees alike gather for a spectacular showcase of Southern Gospel music – with uplifting sounds filling the stages from August 25- September 5. Prominent Gospel artists The Martins, Gold City and The Isaacs are a few of the many talented artists performing at Southern Gospel Nights, a nightly event held at the 4,000-seat Echo Hollow Amphitheatre. Grammy-nominated artist Ernie Haase & Signature Sound kicks off the first night of the eleven-night special, followed by America's Favorite Family, The Hoppers. All Southern Gospel Nights concerts begin at 6:00 pm; seating starts at 4:00 pm. This season, special Sunday worship services feature Dr. Dennis Swanberg, an encouraging speaker, humorist and comedian based out of Texas, and Mark Mathes of Crossway Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri. Worship services will be held on the morning of August 28 with Dr. Swanberg and September 3rd and 4th with Mark Mathes. The House of Chicken & Fixin's returns with savory picnic-style foods including an all-you-care-to-eat finger-lickin' feast featuring an array of gourmet cuisine. Southern- style fried chicken with firecracker and honey barbecue, plus "fixin's" ranging from Tuscan green beans & potatoes, chicken pot pie, chicken and wild rice casserole, to fresh blackberry cobbler. Visit SilverDollarCity.com or call 800-831-4386 for more information. Jeff and Sheri Easter The Martins Karen Peck and New River The Hoppers Triumphant-Quartet BRANSONBULLETIN THE FUN NEVER STOPS IN BRANSON! FAMILY FUN IN BRANSON — Branson has a vast variety of different family friendly activities and attractions that everyone in your whole family will love! You'll never have to listen to your kids complain about being bored if you bring them to Branson. From Wonderworks, the larger-than-life upside down house and interactive museum to putting your hand in 32 degree icy water and seeing how long you can withstand the freezing waters at the Titanic Museum, or even splashing around in the lake and jumping on water trampolines at Table Rock State park. There's all sorts of things to keep both the adults and children entertained at all times. LIVE SHOWS IN BRANSON — Known for incredible live entertainment, Branson has more than 100 shows that span all genres and interests. For more than 60 years, live shows (and encores, of course!) have been a staple of Branson vacations. Morning, afternoon and night, Branson offers a variety of entertainment options for every member of the family, including comedy shows, dinner shows, shows for kids and even shows on boats. Check out ExploreBranson.com for upcoming shows to create your personal lineup. The Duttons BRANSON'S TRIBUTE TO MEL TILLIS — In honor of what would have been the country music legend's 90th birthday, Branson's Tribute to Mel Tillis will take place at 5 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 8 at the Copeland Theater located at The Shoppes at Branson Meadows. Concert performers will include Mel Tillis Jr., Clay Cooper, Doug Gabriel, Billy Yates, Brandon Mabe, The Sons, Splinter Middleton, CJ Newsom, Tammy Brandell Carter & Tonya Wainscott, Rick McEwen, Stevie Lee Woods, Logan Allen, Trey Dees, The Blackwoods and All Hands on Deck; all performing some of Tillis' greatest hits. In recognition of Tillis, who performed from the Branson stage with his world-famous band the Statesiders for decades, the city of Branson is proclaiming Aug. 8, as Mel Tillis Statesiders Day in Branson. 40 WHAT'S UP! AUGUST 7-13, 2022