This Hope, Contemporary Christian
Monday night      
www.thishope.com

Formed in the harsh environment of the Alaskan frontier, This Hope discovered a unifying bond in music and ministry that has spanned well over a decade. Since moving to the Atlanta area in 1997, they have traveled extensively throughout the United States, ministering in over 150 local churches each year. Their passion to share the grace of God has also led them to places such as Spain, Cuba, the Canary Islands, Romania and Ukraine. These five men offer up God-centered songs that speak to various cultures and generations. Their heart is to encourage believers and to see lives changed through the Gospel.

NC Baptist Singers and Orchestra
Monday night
www.worshipnc.org

Throughout the year this group travels to churches across the state in order to help share about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This year the NC Baptist Singers and Orchestra made "Tell Me the Story of Jesus” their concert theme. Their concert is designed to share the life, ministry, death, resurrection and victorious return of Jesus Christ. Selected anthems are diverse, both musically and textually, and represent a broad spectrum of the world of music in the worship life of North Carolina Baptist churches.

Darin and Brooke Aldridge, Christian Bluegrass
Tuesday morning
www.darinaldridge.com

Darin and Brooke Aldridge have been called one of the best new acoustic duos to come out of the Southeast in the last quarter century. Bluegrass Unlimited, always a tough critic, reviewed their CD and found it “set a new standard of excellence in bluegrass gospel.” Audiences throughout the Southeast have been inspired by their musicianship and message. Powerful vocals, harmony only family can blend, and perfect instrumentation combine to deliver a most memorable acoustic music experience. Darin came up with Charlie Waller and the Country Gentlemen. He was not only a performer and singer but also produced several award-winning albums with Waller, including 2005 bluegrass CD of the year, “Songs of the American Spirit.” 

Nathan Tasker, Contemporary Christian
Tuesday afternoon
www.fishers.com/nathan

In 2005 Nathan Tasker was honored as Pacific Songwriter of the Year. In 2006 he was named Artist of the Year and awarded Song of The Year by the Australian Christian Music Charts. Having risen to the top of Australian contemporary Christian music, with six top ten radio singles, including three consecutive number ones, Nathan has had opportunity to minister abroad, from the United States to the United Kingdom. His current album, Must Be More, was produced in Nashville, Tenn., by a team heralded as top of the industry. This includes producer Charlie Peacock (Switchfoot, Nicole Nordeman, Audio Adrenaline), along with feature artists Steve Mason (Jars of Clay) and Matt Slocum (Sixpence None the Richer).

Hickory Grove Church Choir and Orchestra
Tuesday night
www.hgbcfamily.org/musicandworship

The Hickory Grove Church Choir and Orchestra, led by Doug Crawley pictured left, includes ordinary people from all walks of life who are called by God to make His praise glorious. Everyone in this group has one thing in common: a love for Jesus Christ and a desire to worship and praise Him. The choir and orchestra provide musical leadership for Sunday morning and evening worship at Hickory Grove, and they also reach out to the community though concerts, pageants and other special events throughout the year.

The Harvesters, Southern Gospel
Wednesday morning
www.harvestersquartet.com

The Harvesters’ Quartet was organized in 1953, in Charlotte, N.C. Over the years the Harvesters became one of the top gospel groups in the nation. They disbanded for a time and were later reorganized by Bill Hefner, who sang with the group until he ran and was elected to the U.S. Congress, representing the 8th District of North Carolina. The Harvesters seek to strengthen their faith and that of all concert attendees, whom they refer to as their “Christian family,” as they share the joy and hope of God’s plan of salvation. The focus of their ministry is firmly established in the joy of accepting Jesus Christ as one’s personal Savior while delivering His Word of salvation and encouragement.