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The Greatest Gift Concert
Friday, December 16, 2011, 7:00 PM
Belhaven University, Center for the arts
The Greatest Gift is hailed as the best musical event of the Christmas season in the Jackson area. This “crossroads” Christmas concert brings together entertainers with Mississippi roots and success well beyond our borders, styling Christmas music to their genres.
The evening is wrapped like a big Christmas present with a finale performed by the Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet. Something for everyone’s taste, and every musical morsel enjoyed by all…from Blues to Country to Gospel to Jazz to Traditional…this evening is inspirational and unforgettable.
Artist signing will follow the event. Entertainers include:
| Sam Haskell - Master of Ceremonies |
Former worldwide head of television for the William Morris Agency in Hollywood and author of the best-selling memoir, Promises I Made My Mother |
| Dorothy Moore Blues Singer & Author |
Best known for 1976 Grammy nominated "Misty Blue", charted number one R&B |
| The Williams Brothers - Gospel / Soul Trio |
Together since 1960, nominated for a Grammy in 2009. They have performed with Stevie Wonder, Yolanda Adams and Luther Vandross |
| Mary Haskell - Actress/Entertainer/Singer | Actress in The Christmas Child (by Max Lucado), Sisters and Seventh Heaven. She has 3 music CD's including Power of the Cross |
Bridget Taylor - |
Well known for writing "The Blessing" for parents who have lost a child. She travels the country performing and speaking at women's conferences |
| Guy Hovis - former featured singer of The Lawrence Welk show | Still performs all over the country and can be seen on MPB's "Marvin Hamlisch Special" |
| Will North - Actor / Singer / Writer |
As a member of Equity, SAG, and AFTRA, Will has performed over 80 roles in theatres across the country. In addition to his extensive work on stage, Will recently released his debut country album “American Southern Boy” (available on iTunes, etc.), and he is a published songwriter and a member of ASCAP. |
Georgia Thomas |
This brown-eyed, deep-fried, southern belle is also a dedicated mom, strong in her convictions, stronger in her faith. |
Kristian Dambrino
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This former Miss Mississippi is best known for her recording of her song Pearlington’s Prayer. Her performances have helped raise $15 million in hurricane relief aid. She is currently working as a Production Artist with Brentwood Communications and in studio writing and recording an EP for release in early 2012. |
| Mississippi Metropolitan Ballet Company (MMB) | Accepted as a performing member of the Southeast Regional Ballet Association, a division of Regional Dance America, MMB is the only member company in Mississippi. They will dance the finale of the event. |