Sweet Sound of Country this past Friday night, May 4, 2024, opened with the dynamic foursome of Lamar Cook, Trevor Boyett, Eben Banks, and Richie Waters with “Sail Away.”
The event was held at the Glennville City Auditorium and co-directed by Kim Tatum and Melissa Cook.
The evening continued with a selection of audience favorites that included gospel and country songs.
Leah Rucker is a favorite with audiences, and she certainly did not disappoint her fans with “I Will Always Love You,” “In My Daughter’s Eyes,” “Nothing But the Blood,” and a duet with her 19-year-old daughter, Natalie Rucker, “Leave the Pieces.”
Lacy Hooks Hudson, who made her debut as a high school student on the Tattnall Productions stage, sang “Heart Like a Truck,” “No Place that Far,” “Something in the Water,” and a duet with Lamar Cook, “Golden Ring.”
Lamar is always welcome on any stage in Glennville, and he loves singing as much as the audience loves to hear him sing. “Crystal Chandelier” and “Wine Me Up” were two of his best.
Richie Waters’ “I Love a Rainy Night” was appreciated by the audience as well as “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” and “Designated Drinker,” the latter that he sang with Trevor Boyett.
Trevor’s solo included “She’s Acting Single,” and his six-year-old son, Brantley, sang “I’m Watching You” with him.
Scott Rogers, although a resident of Statesboro now, is originally from Glennville. He sang “Believe,” “Hillbilly Shoes,” “When I Get Where I'm Going," as well as a duet with Leah Rucker, “It’s Your Love.”
Joe Banks and his deep voice were perfect for “Good Woman Blues” and “1959.”
Joe’s son, Eben Banks, sang “No Reason Now” and “Homecoming 1963.”
Natalie Rucker, with this her first time on the Sweet Sound of Country stage, sang “Picture to Burn,” and, hopefully, she will return next year to entertain.
The comedy skits were hilarious, and Lamar excels in these segments of the show, although he “cracks himself up” during the skits. Kay-Lyn Boyett and Stuart Bland had the audience laughing with “Don’t Sit in My Pew.”
Emma Waters, reigning Miss Tifton who will be competing for Miss Georgia in June, sang “Girls Lie, Too,” “Better Things to Do,” and “Victory in Jesus,” all audience pleasers.
“Just a Little Talk with Jesus” featured Joe Banks, Lamar Cook, Ken Tatum, and Richie Waters, which appealed to the spectators.
Co-Directors Kim Tatum and Melissa Cook extend their thanks to those who assisted in various capacities: Sindy Strickland and Strickland’s Pharmacy, ticket pre-sales; Lulynn Mitchell; Taylor Blitch; Gene Mitchell; Dhruvil Patel; Dawson Cromer; Jenson Bland; Adam Bland; Jordan Whitlow; Valorie Banks; and Dylan Mulligan. Kim and Melissa also thank all the participants and to those who purchased tickets for this delightful evening of entertainment.
