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An Evening with Michael English and Special Guests The Hoppers
An Evening with Michael English and Special Guests The Hoppers Sunday August 9, 2015 6:00 pm Doors Open at 5:00 pm Warsaw Performing Arts Center 1 Tiger Lane Warsaw, IN 46580
"More than a concert"
MICHAEL ENGLISH
Multiple Time Grammy & Dove Award Winner
Formerly Lead Singer for Gaither Vocal Band The Singing Americans The Goodmans
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame
Author and Solo Artist
Host of "The Michael English Show" on TBN
Official Website
www.michaelenglishmusic.com
MICHAEL ENGLISH
Grammy Award Winner and 13 Time Dove Award Winner
As a Christian music artist, Michael English sold a tremendous amount of records, had an array of number one hits on the radio charts and won nearly every Dove Award known to man, including "Artist of the Year" and "Best Male Vocalist" during the course of his career. But 16 years ago, Michael English fell from the pinnacle of the Christian music world. Public shame, divorce, broken relationships, drug addiction, an affair and homelessness took his career to a screeching halt. Soon enough, his addiction to painkillers led to the demise of all things Christian in his life.
In Michael's autobiography, The Prodigal Comes Home: My Story of Failure and God's Story of Redemption (Thomas Nelson, Inc), he gives readers an honest look at the painful path that led him away from God and his family, but more importantly, he shows how God, with grace and mercy, rescued Michael and redeemed his shattered life.
"When the lowest thing that could possibly happen happens; don't give up, because you might be missing a blessing down the road," says English. "When I started driving my own life, as though God were like some kind of global positioning system that I could choose to follow or ignore, I turned down dead ends and dark alleys, thinking they were going to lead me somewhere."
In 2009, Michael's life came full circle as he returned to the Gaither Vocal Band as their lead singer. After a successful five year run with the GVB, Michael felt called to return to a full time solo career at the end of 2013.
This move will give Michael more time to dedicate to his solo tour, sharing his testimony, recording and producing.
Michael's personal journey is one that encourages people in their Christian walk and inspires many as they find their way home.
The Hoppers-America's Favorite Family
Multi-award winning family group The Hoppers have been singing to global audiences for over 55 years with appearances ranging from presidential religious inaugural ceremonies and New York's Carnegie Hall to singing conventions and church platforms. They have performed throughout the United States as well as in Israel, Europe and Africa. Their unique blend of harmonies and song choices have created a legacy of musical excellence embraced by leading pastors and event organizers. Known as America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music, they are favorites on the Gaither Homecoming videos and tours, and their recordings frequently land at the top of the BILLBOARD sales charts and The Singing News radio charts.
Comprised today of family members Claude & Connie, son Dean and his wife, Kim, and son Mike Hopper, The Hoppers were formed in 1957 in the rural-farm town of Madison, NC, and have grown continuously for decades, touching countless lives around the world. A cancer survivor, Connie has been honored with the prestigious Marvin Norcross Award, in addition to numerous industry and fan honors; and she has been inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Sons Dean and Mike have continued the family legacy with their musical talents and business abilities; and Kim, Dean's wife, hails from her own nationally acclaimed musical family, The Greenes. She is noted for the excitement she brings to any live performance, and her unmistakable, rafter-ringing soprano vocals have taken The Hoppers to new heights for many years.
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LocationWarsaw Performing Arts Center (View)
1 Tiger Lane
Warsaw, IN 46580
United States
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Kid Friendly: Yes! |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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