IF YOU GOWhat: Gaither Homecoming.When: 6 p.m. Saturday.Where: McKenzie Arena, 720 E. Fourth St.Admission: $19.50, $24.50, $34.50 and $72.50.Phone: 266-MOCS.Website: www.utc.edu/Administration/McKenzieArena/event.php.
Bill Gaither says he’s gathered an all-star lineup for his Homecoming concert in McKenzie Arena this weekend.
“Saturday night, we’ve got some of the top names in gospel music,” said the seven-time Grammy winner in a phone interview. “The Isaacs are one of the greatest bluegrass gospel groups going right now. Many of the secular groups are asking The Isaacs to come in and sing background for them. The Martins have great family harmony.”
But the big draw to the Homecoming faithful is the Gaither Vocal Band. Known as much for its humorous banter as for its lush harmony, the quintet is always a crowd favorite.
Gaither said in its 30 years, the Gaither Vocal Band has only had 16 singers rotate through it. The GVB’s star-studded lineup Saturday night will feature Gaither, Michael English, David Phelps, Wes Hampton and the irrepressible Mark Lowry.