When:  Saturday, April 12th, 2003
Where: Panola College grounds and auditorium, Carthage, TX.
Tickets: Daytime-free, Evening Tribute Show featuring John Rex Reeves and The Jim Reeves Tribute Band, $15.00.
Purchase Tickets: Panola County Chamber of Commerce @ 903-693-6634 (Visa and MC accepted) or Rick Dison @ 903-693-4264 or KGAS Radio @ 903-693-6668
Ticket orders by mail - to and made payable to: The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, 300 W. Panola, Carthage, TX 75633

Lodging- Holiday Inn Express@903-694-9075
Best Western @903-694-2809
 

The day kicks off on the college grounds at 10:00 a.m. with an open mike KGAS broadcast featuring live bands, booths, arts and crafts. From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., fans will be able to enter and enjoy the 2nd Annual Jim Reeves Sound a Like Contest** with the winner receiving a plaque and the opportunity to sing on the evening Jim Reeves Tribute Show.

The evening show begins at 6:00 p.m. and will last approximately 2 1/2 hours. The Hayriders kick off the show and will also feature the "Best of The John Rex Reeves Pickin' Party." The featured act is Julia Kay Laskowski whowill be along to sing some Patsy Cline. The show stars John Rex Reeves, Jim's only family member to pursue a career in country music. He will be assisted by the Jim Reeves Tribute Band headed up by one of Nashville's finest musicians, Doyle Grisham.

This is a great opportunity for fans to come celebrate the legacy and greatness of Gentleman Jim Reeves in his home county. Come early and visit Jim's display in the new Texas Country Music Hall of Fame and also drive down the road a short distance to visit Jim's memorial and gravesite.

For more info about booths or displays during the day please contact the Hall of Fame @ 903-693-6634.

**Jim Reeves Sound a like Rules- Bring a "sing-a-long or karoake" CD to sing with or accompany yourself solo. Please contact us ahead of time at any of the numbers above or email (scottreeves@johnrexreeves.com )to sign up. Walk ups will be accepted the day of the contest only if there is room available. There will be 3 judges who shall remain anonymous. This contest is really about having fun and the opportunity to share your talent and love of Jim Reeves with other fans. Please come and enjoy yourself. We look forward to having you.