The Deborah Allen & Friends Sunday Gospel Matinee will return to the historic Franklin Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 11, bringing together an eclectic group of performers for an afternoon celebrating gospel music, faith, family and song. More Entertainment News
Doors open at 2 p.m., with the performance beginning at 3 p.m. at the Franklin Theatre, located at 419 Main St. in downtown Franklin.
Award-winning singer, songwriter, and entertainer Deborah Allen will host the event, joined by Grammy Award-winning country artist John Berry; brothers Jesse and Noah Bellamy; internationally acclaimed Irish singer Chloë Agnew, an original member of Celtic Woman; and regularly featured performers The Morris Family.
The Morris Family will perform selections of its own while also providing family harmonies throughout the show.
Launched in May 2026, the Sunday Gospel Matinee series gives established artists an opportunity to step away from their traditional concert sets and share the spiritual music, personal stories and songs that have influenced their lives. Each installment features a different combination of performers and musical styles.
Allen is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer and performer whose career spans country, pop and contemporary music. Her best-known songs include “Baby I Lied,” “I’ve Been Wrong Before” and “Rock Me.”
Berry is known for country hits including “Your Love Amazes Me,” “Standing on the Edge of Goodbye,” “She’s Taken a Shine” and “I Think About It All the Time.” Faith, family and hope have remained recurring themes throughout his career.
Jesse and Noah Bellamy are the sons of David Bellamy of the Bellamy Brothers. The siblings are carrying their family’s musical legacy forward while developing a contemporary sound rooted in country music.
Agnew gained international recognition as an original member of Celtic Woman. Her solo work incorporates Celtic, classical, contemporary and inspirational music.
Tickets and additional information are available through the Franklin Theatre here.
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