The Bates Family, Tim and LaDonna Bates , along with Heather Meade, 1985 - present, will be the featured artists this week on The Gospel Jubilee.

The Bates Family, Mcsherrystown, Pa., their love for God and people along with the fresh sounds of today's southern gospel mixed with a little country
and praise & worship, have garnered them fans of all ages up and down the eastern seaboard.

Tim Bates was shot in the chest when he was 4-years-old.  The bullet severed an artery in his heart, powder burned his lungs and damaged his voice box.
The doctors said that if he lived through it, he would never talk above a whisper.  Today, Tim is regarded as having one of the strongest voices in the
gospel music field.
He has also been blessed with the gift of songwriting, having the opportunity to write with some of America's most talented writers, and having the privilege
of some of today's gospel music artists record his material.
Tim is also an evangelist, holding conferences, youth camps, along with their extensive touring schedule.

LaDonna Bates is Tim's wife, and knows her way around when it comes to ministry.  Her infectious and bubbly personality will cause you to feel like you
have known her forever.
Her smooth vocals and sincere delivery is the trademark of this gospel music veteran.  LaDonna's heart  is the young people of today.
"I want to offer a clear and direct answer to what our young kids face in America today, We never had it as bad as they do in today's times.  They need
to hear that Jesus loves them and will be there when the road gets hard." 

Heather Meade, a native of Kentucky who now resides in Front Royal, VA. is the third vocalist for the group.  She brings with her a strong country sounding
influence that audiences everywhere are loving.
Her fun personality and quick wit will have you smiling all the time.  Heather is married and has two children.  It is her desire to share the love of
God in the highest quality and win as many people for the cause of Christ as possible.

Laykin Bates is 7-years-old and is the daughter of Tim and LaDonna.  She has a spunky attitude and loves giving hugs!!  She typically sings a song or two
during the night, but rest assured in no time at all she will be up there with mommy and daddy showing them a thing or two ( so she says).


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Playlist:

01. The Whisnants - King Jesus is coming

02. The Hoppers - O it thrills me

03. Sherry Anne - Wade in the water

04. The Bates Family - We win

05. The Bates Family - Rejoice

06. The Cathedrals - We shall see Jesus

07. The Kingdom Heirs - Wasted years

08. Betty Jean Robinson - Where He leads me I will follow

09. The Rob Mills Family - I remember the day

10. Rusty Goodman - Let your fingers do the walking

11. Sunday Drive - Living in the middle of His will

12. The Bates Family - All that heaven holds

13. The Bates Family - Dinner with the King

14. The Bibletones - Riding on the clouds

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