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February 26, 2021 • Vol. 2, Issue 55
Presley’s Country Jubilee starts 54th year of incredible entertainment
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By Gary J. Groman, Independent Writer When the curtain goes up for Presleys’ Country Jubilee on March 12, 2021, it marks the beginning of the 54th consecutive year of the Presley family entertaining Branson audiences. Their format, combining a quality mix of gospel, patriotic, popular and country music with hilarious comedy, has entertained millions of Branson visitors over the years and given both Presley and the Presley Theatre, the first theatre on
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Gary “Herkimer” Presley and his son Eric “Cecil” Presley performing one of their hilarious stunts. (Special to Branson Globe)
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Benefit held for local Army veteran undergoing cancer treatments By Cindy Thomas, Staff Writer Friends of local Army veteran Brenda Meadows gathered at the Clay Cooper Theater on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21, for a benefit show to help with Meadows’ cancer treatment costs.
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Local entertainers donating their time and talent included The Haygoods, Matt Gumm, Jason and Desta Pritchett, Dean Z, Clay Cooper, Kari Garrison, and Brenda’s daughter Krista Meadows. A silent auction, coordinated
by daughter Meredith Meadows, featured many local gift and entertainment packages. Kelly Smith, host of KOLR 10’s “Ozarks Live,” served as emcee, assisted by Krista, who gave an update on her mother’s health and thanked
each performer. “Friends are priceless,” said Brenda, who watched the show from home in accordance with COVID-19 precautions for persons with health challenges. SEE MEADOWS, PAGE 15
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