David Smith George Parchman

Southern Gospel meets Country Spiritual June 19

The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, in Brownsville, Tenn., announces a free summer concert Saturday, June 19, on the porch of the Sleepy John Estes home. “Southern Gospel meets Country Spiritual” will begin at 6 p.m., and features the sounds of David Smith and George Parchman.

Parchman, a Humboldt native who now lives in Jackson, best describes his music style as “ bluesy and witty, coupled with a spiritual overtone.” Attendees will recognize songs such as “In the Wake of a Hurricane” and “Steve.”

Known locally as the Singing Firefighter, Smith loves to sing the old southern gospel favorites like “How Great Thou Art” and “In the Garden,” mixed with more modern tunes such as “What Kinda Car.”

“We invite everyone to come out, grab a picnic at one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy an evening on the grounds of the Center,” says Heritage Center Director Sonia Outlaw-Clark.

The museums will be open during the event and each artist will be honored with a special display in the Center’s lobby. CDs will also be available for purchase.

This event is one the entire family will enjoy. There will be some bleacher seating and attendees are also encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. Popcorn and drinks will also be available.

For more information about the concert, contact Outlaw-Clark at 731-779-9000. The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center is located at I-40 and Exit 56, behind McDonald’s, and features three museums. Visit the Center’s website at www.westtnheritage.com.