Southern gospel artist Ivan Parker will sing Sunday, June 4, at Pope Avenue Baptist Church, 301 Pope St., in Athens, Tenn. The free program starts at 6 p.m.
A North Carolina preacher’s kid, Parker is a seven-time Singing News’ Favorite Male Vocalist, who traveled with award-winning Gold City quartet for more than a decade before embarking on a solo career in 1994.
During his years with Gold City, the group achieved 19 Top 10 hits, as well as a 1993 Dove Award for Southern Gospel Song of the Year by the Gospel Music Association. Parker was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 1993.
In 1995, he joined Bill and Gloria Gaither on their “Homecoming” tours. He appeared in 32 Gaither “Homecoming” videos from 1995-2009, and has recorded 17 solo albums.
Those who can’t make his Athens show can catch him in Chatsworth, Ga., on Saturday, July 1. He’ll present a solo concert at Homeland Baptist Church, 472 Treadwell Road, at 6 p.m. For ticket information: 706-695-5871.