Gospel benefit concert scheduled in Gray to support holiday youth initiative

The Kingsport Times News reported that a free gospel music and fundraising concert will take place on Sunday, Oct. 18, in Gray. The event, named Gospel Community Night, is organized to raise support for the Good Samaritan Hope for the Holidays program, which assists local children. [1]

According to the Kingsport Times News, the concert will feature a wide lineup of musicians. Performers include the Banjoneses, East Tennessee State University Bluegrass Academic Director Nate Olson, and Abby Boone of the Johnson City Symphony. Additional acts include Curt Matheson, Calvin Price from Counter Clay, Heather Rupe, and the men's chorus from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. [1]

The Kingsport Times News added that the gathering is jointly hosted by Eden's Vista and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The concert will take place at the Eden's Vista & Heaven's Orchard venue in Gray to gather assistance for the holiday youth initiative. [1]

A benefit concert is a musical performance staged for a charitable purpose or community cause. Public concerts as organized community gatherings first emerged in the 17th century in England before spreading widely across Europe and North America. [9][11]