Sponsored by Anchor Artists Agency, with hearts to serve, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Joy Whitlock ventures out on "Traveling Troubadours- More Than A Show " a tour dedicated to reach the lost. Whitlock will be traveling beside sixth season’s American Idol contestant Sean Michel and new husband and wife duo Carolina Story as they take their ministry to churches, homeless shelters, hospitals and more across the country. The tour kicks off in Batesville, AR on April 7 and will carry through the spring drawing to a close in Texarkana, TX on May 3.
Looking at it from the perspective of “how would Jesus Tour?” the “musicianaires” are approaching this tour as a chance to really show God’s love with their words and actions. With a storyteller-like feel, the artists will be speaking into the stories of the songs and connecting with those who are listening.
"The Traveling Troubadours is a chance to do something unheard of. It is a chance to give more than just a performance,” says Whitlock. “We are all excited to be a part of these beginnings."
Easily recognized by his long hair and beard, Sean Michel made a lasting impression with his soulful vocal style on season six of the Fox Network’s hit television show American Idol. Since American Idol, Michel continues to gain a growing following worldwide.
Also joining Michel and Whitlock is new duo Carolina Story. With a mission to love, husband and wife Emily and Ben Roberts continue on their musical journey, doing all things in hopes that all who hear their music are inspired. They will be singing songs off their latest release “When The River Met The Sea.”
For more information on Traveling Troubadours- More Than A Show, please visit www.anchorartistagency.com.
** New artist Joy Whitlock is headlining the Testify tour as it kicks off June 28 at Cornerstone Festival in Bushnell, IL. The acoustic tour will also introduce audiences to indie duo Carolina Story who are also launching a “Spare Change” campaign to help in sending aide to needy children in Africa. For tour dates please see below.
**Whitlock received raving reviews for debut album God And A Girl, which released last fall on INO/Ardent Records’. Since then, she has been busy writing music and entertaining audiences across the country. Formerly having toured with mentor Todd Agnew, Whitlock is ready to head back on the road where she will be performing songs from her debut that reveal the struggles she has encountered and how she conquered them through Christ. Carolina Story is comprised of husband & wife duo Emily and Ben Roberts. The Memphis-based band just released their debut album.
** For more information on Joy Whitlock go to: www.joywhitlock.com and for Carolina Story go to: http://www.myspace.com/carolinastorymusic.
Testify Tour Dates (dates subject to change)
06/28/09 Bushnell, Ill Cornerstone Festival (The Anchor Stage)
06/29/09 Bushnell, Ill Cornerstone Festival (Sean Michels Stage)
07/01/09 Bushnell, Ill Cornerstone Festival (Sean Michels Stage)
07/02/09 Kansas City, MO Gashland Presbyterian Church
O7/03/09 Lawton, Ok TBA
07/04/09 Lawton, Ok I Love America Celebration--Elmer Thomas Park
07/05/09 Lennox, SD Lennox City Park
07/08/09 Little Rock, AR Juanitas
07/09/09 Pine Bluff, AR TBA
07/12/09 Bryant, AR Brand New Church
07/15/09 Nashville, TN The Anchor Fellowship
07/16/09 Murfreesboro, TN World Outreach Church
07/17/09 Kingston Springs, TN Red Tree Coffee
07/18/09 Jackson, TN Town Central Associated Building
08/01/09 Macon, GA The 567 Cafe
08/02/09 Athens, GA TBA
