Musical performers include Grammy Award winners, regional favorites, and a comedy duo. For KING & COUNTRY is an Australian band known for soaring melodies and driving rhythms. The duo, made up of brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, was named Billboard New Artists to Watch in 2012 after the band’s release of their first album, “Crave.” Their subsequent album, “Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong,” debuted at #1 on the iTunes Chart and won two Grammy Awards. In 2017, for KING & COUNTRY received another Grammy nomination for the song “Priceless,” the title track from their #1 indie film of the same name. http://forkingandcountry.com/
Kentucky-bred foursome 7eventh Time Down grew up playing music together and firmly believe a song has the power to impact lives. Band members Mikey Howard (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Cliff Williams (bass), Eric Van Zant (lead guitar), and Austin Miller (drums) have released five albums. Their hits include “God is on the Move,” “Lean On,” “Just Say Jesus,” and “Promises.” www.seventhTimeDown.com
Roger Williams & the All Mixed-Up Quartet (“the AMUQ”) bring their eclectic “all mixed up” sound to Hearts On Fire. They recorded their first national CD release, “Smile Everyday,” in 2010, using modern guitar leads, earthy mandolin fills, soulful vocals, and an occasional dash of 80s power rock for good measure. www.theamuq.com
Rounding out the entertainment is the clean, wholesome humor of Bean & Bailey. The duo of Jackson Bailey and Bradley Bean blends jokes, music, comedy, parodies, and inspirational stories into a side-splitting performance. www.beanandbailey.com
Tickets to Hearts On Fire Youth Conference are $35: http://www.charlestonwvciviccenter.com/events