Two of gospel music's finest bass singers - David Hester and Gerald Williams.

At the Thursday night Jam Session, many groups were mixed up, making for some very fun performances.  Here is the newly formed "Sawrie & Williams" featuring Jerry Martin, Jonathan Sawrie, Scoot Shelnut, Gerald Williams, and Andrew Ishee.

The Florida Boys fortunately chose to keep their date with GOGR following their retirement.  Joining with Les, Glen, Derrell, and Tommy Atwood was Gerald Williams, who filled in for an ailing Billy Todd.

Southern Sound returned this year with a revamped lineup and a tremendous new sound.

L-R: Mike Young, Ben Harris, Trevor Haley, Alan Brewster, Brian Hanson at the piano

Hall-of-Famer Eddie Wallace shares more of his funny stories with the reunion audience.

Joshua Pope continues to grow, both physically and musically, as one of gospel music's finest young performers.

The Chuck Wagon Gang presented an extra treat as Shaye Truax returned for an special appearance with the group at the reunion, following her recent decision to take some time off the road.

L-R: Stan Hill, Shaye Truax, Julie Hudson, Dave Emery

The Dixie Echoes returned to the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion after a three-year absence, and thrilled the audience all 3 nights with their traditional quartet styles.

L-R: Dallas Rogers, Randy Shelnut,
Scoot Shelnut, Tracy Crouch,
Stewart Varnado at the piano

The audience was both delighted and relieved to see legendary bass singer Joel Duncan doing well and in remission following a round of chemotherapy.

Among the many special guests who appeared at this year's reunion was legendary promoter Bob Brumley.

Back by popular demand, the Un-original Masters Five again relived the memories of Rosie, James, Jake, JD, and Hovie.

L-R: John Rulapaugh, Andrew Ishee, Ben Harris, Harold Gilley, Jonathan Sawrie at the piano

The Masters Five put the finishing touches on "Have You Talked to the Man Upstairs".

The Florida Boys

L-R: Tommy Atwood, Les Beasley, Glen Allred, Gerald Williams, Derrell Stewart at the piano

Derrell Stewart deep in thought.

The Dove Brothers have been riding high from the success of their recent #1 hit, "I Can Pray".

L-R: Jerry Martin, McCray Dove, Eric Dove, David Hester, Jerry Kelso at the piano

Late Nite Jammin'
Josh Garner, Jonathan Sawrie, Scoot Shelnut, Gerald Williams, and Andrew Ishee teamed up to perform the Plainsmen classic "Standing By the River" and possibly received the most enthusiastic response of the weekend.