If you are looking for some great Fourth of July entertainment, On July 1st, you can bring your blanket or folding chairs and celebrate our Independence together with some great tunes, as one of my former students, Drake Jennings will be performing at JaxFest, Jacksonville High School football stadium, Friday evening, July 1st, at 6:45 P.M.!!!  Fun for the whole family!!!  Stick around as right after the show, the City of Jacksonville will blow up a lot of fireworks for your enjoyment!!!  He hopes to see YOU there!!!!

       

     This week I would like to spotlight Drake Jennings.  In fifth grade, I had no doubt Drake would grow up to be some type of performer with a great message.  While in my class I remember a passion project where Drake dressed up like a historic character and entertained a whole group of students as well as parents. His knowledge of the facts of history and beyond were amazing!  He welcomed questions from anyone, as he stood in confidence and enjoyed every minute.  I was so proud of him!

     I know his parents have encouraged his talents, because he traveled to different places dressing and performing as Elvis, and was even on the cover of a magazine, because he was so great!  His music career has really taken off.

     A couple of months ago he went up to Huntsville to play with the Healed By The Blood Praise Band and said it was a wonderful experience!  He and his band recorded and filmed this for the "Alabama Gospel Roots" show on PBS.  This performance is posted on Drake’s Facebook page, and the  performance starts at around the 36 minute mark in the video. Also, his band went to Bessemer about 3 weeks ago to film for the 100th episode of "Alabama Gospel Roots" and he will post more about that when he receives the information. 

     I am so proud of Drake, and I know he is making a positive difference in so many people’s lives with his message in song.  He has always been so talented, but he is also a wonderful and kind person.  I’m so glad Drake continues to entertain us and make our world better!

     I hope you will be able to go out and support him and his band tonight at the Jacksonville High School football stadium!  I’m sure you won’t be disappointed! Congrats, Drake!