Providing the entertainment for the evening will be the southern gospel group,
Pure Gold, as well as Wade Hammond and Lauren Hammond McPherson.
Pure Gold, who started about 26 years ago, unofficially retired three years ago,
but are making a return appearance for the Fourth of July celebration. The
three original members, Loyd and Polly Fowler and Brenda Long, along with lead
singer Shannon Knight and Karl Weems on piano will be performing some of their
older songs like “Movin”, “Gloryroad”, “Swing Down, Chariot” and “Winging My Way Back Home.”
Wade Hammond, who has been seen on TBN, The Miracle Channel and Family Net will
also take the stage at the celebration. He has ministered at the U.S. Marine
base in Parris Island, S.C. and at the Cowboy Church with Johnny Cash’s sister, Jo Anne Cash Yates, in Nashville, Tenn. Hammond has also recorded with
some of the Gaither Homecoming Friends. He was voted favorite artist for the
past three years by the Northeast Gospel Network, as well as voted favorite
album.
Wade and his wife, Kathy, live in Hoover and attend Gardendale First Baptist
Church. They have five children and five grandchildren.
Joining Hammond will be his daughter, Lauren, who resides in Fort Deposit with
her husband and daughter. Lauren is a very gifted vocalist and her music can be
heard on Christian radio stations.
Make plans now to spend the Fourth of July at Guthrie Smith Park. There will be
fun, fellowship, food and entertainment for everyone. There will also be a
spectacular fireworks display at dark.
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