February 2007 (Branson, Missouri) -

Legendary gospel and country singer, Barbara Fairchild, recently announced that she would be returning to Branson in November and December to present her gospel matinee show at The Baldknobbers Theater. Barbara has been entertaining since she was 5 years old. The phrase "to see her is to love her," is really true of Barbara. Her sincere love for people and bubbly personality makes everyone around her feel good. Barbara’s career in country music accelerated in 1973, she was nominated for a Grammy when her song, "The Teddy Bear Song" reached # 1 on the charts. She has had many hits following "The Teddy Bear Song" including "Baby Doll" and "Kid Stuff".

Since 1991 Barbara has been recognized in the southern gospel music field with songs such as "Could You Walk A Mile," "Turn Right And Go Straight," "Apples Of Gold," and "Uncommon Love." She was also a member of the gospel group, "Heirloom" along with Candy Hemphill Christmas, Sherri Easter and Tonya Goodman Sykes. On August 12, 2003 she realized a long time dream to record a gospel album,"Love Never Fails" with her best friends in country music, Connie Smith and Sharon White. In January of 2006 Barbara released her latest hymns album with Daywind Music entitled, "He Kept On Loving Me."

Barbara has been an important member of the Branson community since 1992 when she moved here to perform in the Mel Tillis Show. In 1993, she started producing and performing in her own show where she performed for the past 11 years. Barbara and her husband Roy now tour throughout the year performing at churches, concerts and other venues throughout the United States. For several years she has been a spokesperson for Feed The Children, a sponsor for the Foster Grandparents Organization and is a member of "Concerned Women Of America."

Together Barbara and Roy are a dynamic couple who have a powerful impact on the people they meet. They have a message to share that inspires and encourages others everywhere they go. The 3:00 PM Gospel matinee show will begin November 6 and run through December 6, 2007.