ABOUT THE FESTIVAL LINEUP

This week is the Car Show. It has been renamed the Pat Reed Memorial Car Show which is a fitting tribute to Pat. I remember several conversations with Pat and he loved the car show more than people realized. Often, Pat felt lonely carrying the load, but he never lost faith in Belmont. Somebody once said, "There is no limit to what can be accomplished if you don't care who gets the credit." And I never saw Pat breaking his arm patting himself on the back.
I hope with such good folks as Anson and Rayanne, the Kidstown volunteers, and the Car Club that Anson belongs to, the tradition of selfless giving and work will continue. Some of my fondest memories of my late Dad was going to the Car show and letting him tell me stories of a car that did this, or a car that would do that. He looked foward to the show every year, and other than church, enjoyed it as much as any thing in his life.

The Pine Ridge Boys: 12:00 pm The Pine Ridge Boys will take the stage for a reunion concert. If you are younger than 50, then you are too young to remember the days when the Pine Ridge Boys was a huge draw around these parts. They had their own weekly TV show on channel 9. Brian Sparks, Nolan Wells, Leon Shotts, and Dolan Taylor still remain from the original group. My dad, Bufard Wells was in the group and was always very fond of the memories he had with the boys. From all reports, these guys are having a ball.

The Sparks Family: 2:00 pm I think that the Sparks Family are as good now as they have ever been. With Scott Nunley in the group, they have experienced a resurgence and seem to have more energy than ever. I think Scott has been a real blessing to the Sparks Family and seems to be having a real blast himself.

Brent Colley: 6:00 pm This is one you don't want to miss. Brent is a Belmont native who has really came a long ways. Brent graduated from Belmont in 1991 (I think) and attended college at Northeast and finished at Blue Mountain College with a degree in music something or other. He grew up in the Fairview Holy Church of Christ as I did. He was influenced by the music of that church as most folks who went there was. But Brent took it so much farther. He currently serves as the music minister at Lakeview Baptist Church in Selmer Tn. But I have told him several times that he should be singing professionally, but he won't even consider giving up his church ministry. Belmont has produced some great talents, Mac MacAnnally, Judy Humphries, Katie Cashion Crane, Chris Stokes, and others to name a few. And I believe that if you listen to Brent, you will agree that Brent is someone Belmont should be very proud of.

David Deaton: 4:00 pm David has a easy style of music that is enjoyable to listen to. David can't be explained, just enjoyed. Don't miss out on David.

First Baptist Puppet Team: 11:00 am Make sure the kids are around for this performance. The puppet team is fun for all ages.

Mt Zion drama team: 10:30 am This group always gives a powerful performance, and presents a powerful message as well.

Lt. Governor Candidate Phil Bryant: 11:30 am Belmont will recieve some attention as Mr Bryant comes to Belmont to speak. A statewide candidate coming to Belmont is always a honor.

Rex Huffman and friends: 1:00 No one enjoys himself more than Rex while singing. It is always a pleasure to hear Rex and always a joy to watch him perform.

also performing will be Laken Poole, Anna Butler, Pat Johnson (rising Country Star), Heavons Anthem, and more.



THIS JUST IN...............KATIE CASHION CRANE WILL BE ONSTAGE AT 5:30 PM