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Fighting Domestic Violence- Cowboy Style! Healing Hearts 2nd Annual Benefit


Submitted by Mary Clemons-Mann
Healing Hearts Ministry

August 5, 2008

Healing Hearts Ministry’s (HHM) Second Annual Benefit Concert Planning is well under way and this show is sure to top the last! September 27th, the doors open at 5:30. The show starts at 6:30. Come see the Terrell Performing Arts Center (400 Poetry Rd, Terrell) transform into a scene from the old west. Adult tickets are $15.00 in advance and $18.00 at the door. Children 10 & under are $5.00. All proceeds from this benefit will go to help support HHM’s new transitional housing program for domestic violence victims in Kaufman County. This is sure to be a night of great music, comedy and laughter.

“The Cowboy Aint Dead Yet!” is a one man, one act musical comedy about the most fascinating character to ever ride across the pages of history, the American Cowboy” Joe Texas, portrayed by R.J. Vandygriff, sets out to dispel the rumor the cowboy is a dying breed. Through songs, stories and poems of the west, Joe will share with you the real story of the cowboy, not the Hollywood version.. It’s a “cowboy thang” and much more. Audiences of all ages from all walks of life agree this show is a WINNER and a refreshing change.

"R.J. Vandygriff is one part Gene Autry, one part Will Rogers, and one part Zig Ziglar". Quotes the Dallas Morning News. Robert Joe Vandygriff describes himself as a brokedown-no-count-broncridin', can't-catch-team-ropin', burntout honky-tonk singin', no actin', half***-wanna be cowboy. He grew up ridin' horses and strumming an ol' guitar in Roxton, Texas. He competed in Saddlebronc and Bareback in the sport of rodeo as well as working as a rodeo clown and bullfighter.

Few Christian Country artists are more renowned, rewarded, and respected than Susie McEntire Luchsinger. In addition to numerous awards and nominations from TNN, GMA, CCMA, she has been named “Christian Country Artist of the Year” several times. She has also scored no less than four #1 singles on the Positive Country charts over the last few years. However, more than her fame, it is her faithfulness and genuine love for others that impresses anyone who has ever met her.

Raised on an Oklahoma ranch, immersed in Country music with sisters Alice and Reba and brother Pake McEntire, Susie has been singing all her life. Her zeal for music came, however, when she dedicated her talents to the Lord.

Also on stage, is Mary Clemons-Mann, co-founder of Healing Hearts Ministry and survivor of 15 years of domestic violence. Mary’s soulful country voice is sure to catch your heart as she shares her heart through her music.

You don’t have to be a cowboy to enjoy this show! The old-west theme will be carried throughout the whole show and is sure to be great entertainment for the whole family. For more information you can contact the staff at Healing Hearts at: 972-551-2700. Tickets are on sale now at the Healing Hearts office or Farmer’s Insurance in Terrell.