Well, that’s a bit of a mystery and always exciting. Lots of Christian Artists have stopped by (hundreds, actually…), some previously planned, with publicists, managers, spouses in tow. Others wander in unannounced, just wanting to see what their friends are up to in the museum. These artist visits often turn into a special time of storytelling and new friendships. And the reaction from other visitors who are reading a panel about The Winans family, and turn around just as CeCe Winans is walking by to record a podcast (Got It From My Momma, by Jennifer Vickery Smith) is always surprising and entertaining! 

Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles wandered in one day recently, just to poke around. Debbie and Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans, Sandi Patty, Bill and Gloria Gaither, Amy Grant, Donald Lawrence, Kim Boyce, Billy Blackwood, Point of Grace, Jonathan McReynolds, Ellie Holcomb, Dino, Brandon Heath, Wayne Watson, and so many others have also stopped by, representing all corners of Southern Gospel, CCM, Traditional and Contemporary Gospel and more. So many stories of lives dedicated to singing about the Kingdom!

Today was a bit unusual, even against a landscape of typically weird…

Rick Thomson, long-time drummer for the Sweet Comfort Band stopped by to drop off their new project- the first in a long time! SCB has a storied history dating back to the Jesus Music days. During the visit, Rick dials up Bryan Duncan for a FaceTime and a catch up (I’ve produced him at the Dove Awards and going back to CCM-TV in early 90’s!) History in our midst! 

Then a dog claws his way in thru our front doors. It’s a beautiful German Shepard support dog, towing artist/fan Brad Alsop from St. Louis on the taut leash. We have a stunning guitar in our exhibits, given to us by MercyMe. The guitar is made of Legos and looks crazy-cool! Brad built the working guitar while recovering from some serious surgeries and gave it to the band. They played it onstage at a show in Oklahoma, completing a dream for Brad (and starting one for MercyMe!) The Lego Guitar from MercyMe is one of the most commented-on items in the museum. It’s a very creative item made of everyday things we’ve all stepped on. And it has a very engaging story. That’s the sort of thing that fills our museum. Come see MercyMe’s/Brad’s guitar and let us know what you think. And tell us your story!