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A Community Gospel Celebration
MountainPraise
Benefiting Dolly Parton’s Children’s Hospital
SaturdayAugust 8
One unforgettable evening of faith, music, and hope—right here in Claiborne County.
Featuring national recording artistKevin SpencerVisit Kevin’s website ↗
Save the Date
SaturdayAugust 8
Come early. Come hungry. Stay for an unforgettable evening.Doors Open
Food trucks begin serving
Local Gospel Groups
The singing begins
Kevin Spencer
Takes the stage
Where we’ll gatherClaiborne County High School
815 Davis Drive · New Tazewell, TN 37825
Suggested donation$10at the door
Food & beverages
Good music. Good food. One great evening.
Doors open at 4:00 PM, giving you plenty of time to grab something delicious, visit with friends, and settle in before the singing begins at 5:00 PM.
Bring the family and come hungry.
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Brothers BBQ
Arrive early and enjoy barbecue before an unforgettable night of Southern Gospel music.Visit on Facebook ↗Meet the artists
Stories of faith behind the music.
Get to know the featured voices and local ministries joining together for one remarkable night.
Featured artist
Kevin Spencer
National recording artist
Kevin Spencer has shared Southern Gospel music since childhood, first singing with his family, The Spencers, at age three. After forming Kevin Spencer and Friends in 1992, he built an international solo ministry known for heartfelt songs including “The Blood Is Still There,” “So Much to Thank Him For,” and “I Heard About a Stone.”
His music and testimony keep the focus on encouragement, faith, and lives changed through the Gospel.
Learn more about Kevin ↗Listen before the concert
Watch Kevin Spencer
Experience Kevin’s music and ministry, then join us live at Mountain Praise on August 8.
Also featuring
Local gospel artists
01Men on a Mission & Friends
Featured local gospel artist
Men on a Mission & Friends bring the warmth of local gospel fellowship to the Mountain Praise stage. Their ministry-minded approach and familiar harmonies reflect the heart of this celebration: friends and neighbors joining together to share faith through song.
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02Old-Time Ring
Featured local gospel artist
Old-Time Ring is a regional bluegrass-gospel group featuring Bethany Miracle, Joe Russell, Brandon Miracle, Daniel Miracle, and Billy Cox. With guitar-led arrangements, acoustic roots, and a love for worship, the group carries the joyful sound of East Tennessee gospel music.
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03Pure Heart
Featured local gospel artist
Pure Heart brings a welcoming blend of voices and acoustic instruments to Mountain Praise. Their local, family-style presentation reflects the simple power of gospel music: songs of faith, testimony, and encouragement shared from the heart.
Church choirs
Our churches lift one voice.
Featured choir
Little Barren Missionary Baptist Church Choir
Little Barren Missionary Baptist Church is a New Tazewell congregation with deep roots in the local community. Its choir represents generations of church-centered worship and the enduring Missionary Baptist singing tradition of East Tennessee.
5163 Highway 33 South · New Tazewell, TNVisit on Facebook ↗
Featured choir
Dogwood Heights Missionary Baptist Church Choir
Dogwood Heights Missionary Baptist Church serves the Tazewell community through worship, Bible study, fellowship, and outreach. Its choir joins Mountain Praise as a living expression of the church’s community-centered ministry and love of congregational gospel music.
255 Dogwood Heights Drive · Tazewell, TNVisit on Facebook ↗Faith in action
Why we’re gathering
Every song carries hope.
Mountain Praise is more than a concert. It is our community coming together to help children and families receiving care at Dolly Parton’s Children’s Hospital.
Your presence, your generosity, and every voice raised that evening help turn music into meaningful support.
Be part of the night →One night.One community.One mission.
Community partners
Thank you to our sponsors.
Their generosity helps bring Mountain Praise to life and supports a cause that matters to families across East Tennessee.
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Plan your evening.
01How much is admission?+
There is a suggested $10 donation at the door. Your generosity helps this community fundraiser support Dolly Parton’s Children’s Hospital.
02What time should I arrive?+
Doors open at 4:00 PM. Arriving early gives you time to find your seat before local gospel groups begin at 5:00 PM.
03Is this a family-friendly event?+
Yes. Mountain Praise is a community gospel celebration, and families of all ages are welcome.
04Where is the concert?+
Claiborne County High School, 815 Davis Drive, New Tazewell, Tennessee 37825.
05Who is performing?+
National recording artist Kevin Spencer will be joined by Men on a Mission & Friends, Old-Time Ring, Pure Heart, Little Barren Missionary Baptist Church Choir, and Dogwood Heights Missionary Baptist Church Choir.
06Will food and drinks be available?+
Yes. Sweet Sisters Lemonade and Brothers BBQ will be serving at the event. Come early and hungry so you have time to eat before the singing begins at 5:00 PM.
Saturday, August 8
Let’s fill the house.
Bring your family, invite your church, and join Claiborne County for an evening of worship that makes a difference.
Doors 4:00 PMSinging 5:00 PMKevin Spencer 6:00 PM
Get DirectionsSuggested $10 donation at the door