Bill Gaither introduces Lee at the Bill Gaither Golf Classic

Lee wows them at the Bill Gaither Golf Classic

Lee performs at the Bill Gaither Homecoming Concert in Jacksonville, Florida, January 27, 2006.
 

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On July 11, 2004, Lee played his I Love a Piano Concert in Alexandria, Indiana for The Bill Gaither Golf Classic VIP dinner. The dinner was the night before the charity tournament, and included Bill & Gloria Gaither, tournament golfers and some of Bill & Gloria’s Homecoming Friends. Dinner and the concert were in Studio C in Gaither Studios, where some of the Homecoming videos were taped. Lee closed his concert by having everyone sing his song “May the Road Rise to Meet You”, with Dianne doing the narration. Lee says, "I've never had a better audience!"

The next evening, July 12, after the tournament, Gaither treated tournament golfers and friends to an impromptu concert outside under a tent near the studio. Included in the concert were the Gaither Vocal Band, Anthony Burger,

several of the Homecoming Friends, and Lee played his brand new arrangement of "I'll Fly Away". Lee & Dianne said they loved being there and that Bill & Gloria and everyone there really made them feel so at home and welcome. In September 2004, Lee & Dianne traveled back to Indiana where Bill produced a concert with Homecoming harmonica wizard Buddy Greene, Kevin Williams (guitar), Bill & Gloria, and Lee.

(l to r) Lee, Dianne, Bill and Gloria Gaither

The setting was Jonathan Byrd's Cafeteria in Greenwood, Indiana. The crowd feasted on a delicious buffet, then feasted on the music. They were a wonderful audience. On January 22, 2005, and January 27, 2006, Bill Gaither brought his Homecoming Concerts to the Jacksonville Arena in Lee's hometown. He invited Lee to play I'll Fly Away, and there were 10,000+ and 9,111 at the two concerts. He was thrilled to get standing ovations both times from the Homecoming Friends and audience.

 

 

 

 

 

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