The Tennessee-based ìBlackwood Legacyî gospel group, featuring former ìBlackwood Brothers Quartetî lead singer and Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductee Rick Price, will perform at the Falcon Baptist Church May 6 at 6 p.m. Admission is free.During the Great Depression, the Blackwood Brothers were at the height of their fame with gospel classics and spiritual standards. The vocal group amassed nine Grammy awards and 27 Dove awards during their career, which spanned decades. The group was inducted into the Gospel Music and Grammy Hall of Fame.As the original Blackwood Brothers retired, various singers took their place. In 1977, Rick Price joined the group. Eventually, the original group dissolved, and, after much soul searching, Price created the ìBlackwood Legacy,î a tribute to the world-renowned ministry he was involved with for many years.Price has gathered some of the most talented and sought-after gospel singers on the scene today. Their concerts blend the best of the old favorites with newer southern gospel favorites and original hits. Performing with Price is Don E. Thomas, formerly of the popular ìFlorida Boys Quartet,î and Luke Yates, one of gospel musicís newest and most astounding pianists. While the group maintains the style that made the Blackwood Brothers famous, performing favorites like ìHow Great Thou Artî and ìBeulah Land,î theyíve also incorporated a contemporary sound that reaches old and young alike. Over the past six years they have performed more than 240 dates per year throughout the United States. Theyíve also performed on TBNís ìUnfolding Majestyî as well as other Christian broadcasts.The Falcon Baptist Church is located at 11095 Eggar Dr. in Falcon. For more information on this event, contact the church at 719-761-3845. For details on the Blackwood Legacy group, visit www.blackwoodlegacy.com.
