Happy Fourth of July!
The old saying is true: When it rains it pours. This is one of our busiest times of the year and we have so much to tell you! Before I go eat my obligatory Fourth of July hamburger, let me catch you up on all the things we have going on.
If you’re part of our www.TalleyTree-O.com website, you know all about our new recording that we’re working on now. We’re recording some of our favorite songs that we’ve always wanted to sing, like “Amazing Grace” and “How Big Is God.” It will also include some older Talley favorites that we still get requests for, such as “Oh What A Reason” and “The Promise.” I think this album will be one of your favorites so keep your eyes and ears open…we’ll keep you updated on its release.
I am so excited to announce the biggest endeavor of my career. I have just finished my first book titled Songs In The Night. This book shares my experiences in the hardest time of my life and the things God taught me during that time. The book is a collection of my personal Bible studies and journal entries and I believe God has some truly great things in store for this project. I also am working on a solo recording to go with the book, also titled Songs In The Night. Along with the book and recording, I am also building a new website! I am more excited about this project than anything I’ve ever done and I can’t wait to share my heart with you through it. Of course I’ll let you know when everything is ready for you!
This upcoming week is one of our favorites all year: the Steve Hurst School of Music. We open the school every year with the first concert on Sunday night. We have been involved in this school for the past 16 years and I cannot adequately describe the experience to you. Not only do vocal, piano and songwriting students and organized groups receive excellent training for music ministry, but we have seen God do incredible things at this school every year, and especially in my own life. It was at the Steve Hurst School where I first understood that God placed a call on my life and I believe that I wouldn’t be where I am today had it not been for that experience. We’ll tell you all about the school when we get back and if you’d like to come next year, we’ll hook you up with all the info you’ll need.
Dad is producing recordings right now for the Talley Trio, Tribute Quartet and also for the youngest member of the Collingsworth Family, Olivia Collingsworth. This is one of his busiest times of the year for recording as well, and lately he’s been in the studio nearly every day that we’re not on the road. So today I think Mom has insisted we all go out to the pool and relax!
The Gatlinburg Gathering is just around the corner! You’ve still got some time to get your tickets. Remember this: Labor Day Weekend, September 4-6, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. You’ll enjoy 5-6 of the top gospel artists in the country every night, such as The Hoppers, The Talley Trio, The Greenes, Ivan Parker, The Pfeifers, The Booth Brothers, The Perrys, and Triumphant Quartet. Each night you will also hear a gospel message presented by some of the most exciting and inspiring speakers in America. We’ll also feature a conference just for the ladies! It will feature music and Bible study provided by myself, my mom Debra, Candy Pfeifer, Susan Whisnant, TaRanda Greene, Mary Jane Carter and Jason Crabb. If you’re ready for a mountain retreat, log onto www.abrahamproductions.net or call 1-888-238-6858 to reserve your seats. We’ll see you there!
We are also planning a Crystal Caribbean Gospel Music Cruise for next March! Many of the artists and speakers mentioned above will be boarding the Carnival Fascination March 6-11, 2010, departing from Jacksonville, Florida, and sailing south to the Bahamas. You’ll be able to enjoy all the ship’s amenities as well as gospel concerts and church services for our group each night in a private theater. We’re also planning one of our “Just Us Ladies” conferences for the cruise. And here’s the best part:
The special price for the maiden voyage is only $699 per person. Seriously. We’re not kidding.
And we want you to go with us! If you want information on the cruise, reply back to this email, give us your contact information and we’ll send you a brochure in the mail. It’s gonna be a good time!
Don’t forget, you can always read our tour schedule, order products and be a part of our ministry through our websites:
www.talleytrio.com
www.talleytree-o.com
The hamburgers are done. Enjoy your families and the important things in life! God bless-
Lauren Talley
The Talley Trio