The Gospel Music Encounter / Branson

Gospel Music’s most unusual event, packed with seven unique showcase concerts. Sing Unto The Lord Concerts is delighted that you have chosen to visit this site for information about The Gospel Music Encounter, taking place Wednesday through Friday, March 10–12, 2027, at the beautiful Thousand Hills Resort in Branson, Missouri. We warmly invite you to explore the site, become familiar with all that this special event offers, and then secure your spot—either by paying in full or by submitting the non-refundable per-person deposit. We are confident you’ll be glad you did! This event is truly “Gospel Music’s Most Unusual Three-Day Experience.” Set in one of America’s favorite vacation destinations, The Gospel Music Encounter promises something special for everyone. The Thousand Hills Resort, proudly voted the 2025 Best of Branson Winner, provides comfortable lodging, within minutes of outstanding dining, shopping, and scenic attractions. Add world-class Christian music and ministry showcases, and you have an unforgettable, irresistible getaway. Once you arrive and settle in, you’re free to enjoy as many—or as few—concert showcases as you like. Review the lineup and select what speaks to you, or better yet, take in every event so you don’t miss a moment of the excitement. Wednesday Evening The Encounter begins at 6:00 PM with a special concert featuring the music ministries of Stan Cook and Larry Carter, who will then join together to present “Melodies & Memories: Remembering The McGruders.” Thursday – Day Two Thursday is packed with excitement from start to finish. Enjoy a late breakfast and plan for a late lunch, because from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Devin and Camille Cunningham will host a family harmony showcase featuring the Simmons Family, Devin & Camille Cunningham, Kenny & Donna Johnson, the Pace Family, and the Barber Family. At 6:00 PM, the Inhabit the Praise Tour Concert takes the stage, featuring Devin & Camille Cunningham, Chosen Few, Better Halves, and The Men of Acts. This diverse showcase highlights multiple gospel styles, including praise and worship, country gospel, Southern gospel, and church-style music. From 10:30 PM to Midnight, the Heritage Celebration Band hosts the late-night Encounter Encore—a relaxed, unscripted gathering where attendees can enjoy “Stump the Band,” sign up to perform with the band, or participate in Encounter Karaoke, singing solos or joining favorite Encounter artists. Friday – Day Three Friday begins at 8:30 AM with the breakfast showcase “Mic Drops and Miracle Moments,” hosted by the Way Back When Boys. Audiences will enjoy a one-day-only quartet made up of four men who previously sang with national groups. Select Encounter artists will join them on stage, sharing hilarious road stories and powerful testimonies of God’s favor and miracles during their traveling ministry years. From 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, the Better Together Tour Concert features two outstanding all-male quartets—The Apostolic Boys and The Men of Acts—celebrating traditional four-part harmony. Each group will present their ministry before uniting for a dynamic second half, combining voices to deliver classic and creative quartet favorites. Guest artists The Way Back When Boys will also join this showcase. At 6:00 PM, the Encounter concludes with the Grand Finale: The Sing Unto the Lord Concert. For two and a half hours, every Encounter artist will be seated together on one stage, accompanied by the live Heritage Celebration Band, presenting beloved hymns of faith from the Sing Unto the Lord hymnal in a powerful, camp-meeting-style celebration.