2025 - Steven Curtis Chapman
Chapman headlines Union's 27th annual Scholarship Banquet
A concert by Christian recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman and a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Union University's EDGE program highlighted the 27th annual Union Scholarship Banquet Nov. 5 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
In his concert, Chapman sang some of his songs that have become favorites among Christian music fans since his career started in the 1980s, such as “Speechless,” “The Great Adventure,” “I Will Be Here,” “My Redeemer is Faithful and True” and “Cinderella.” Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history, with 60 Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, an American Music Award and a historic 50 No. 1 singles. He has sold more than 16 million albums.
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2024 - The Gettys
Getty duo headlines Union's 26th annual Scholarship Banquet
A Christmas concert by hymn writers and recording artists Keith and Kristyn Getty highlighted the 26th annual Union University Scholarship Banquet Dec. 3 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, with about 1,200 people in attendance.
The Gettys, who hail from Northern Ireland, are the founding leaders of the Getty Music organization and have written hymns, such as "In Christ Alone," that are sung by millions of Christians in churches across the world each week.
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2023 - CeCe Winans
Winans highlights Union's 25th annual Scholarship Banquet
Union University celebrated its 25th annual Scholarship Banquet Oct. 25 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson with a concert by Christian recording artist CeCe Winans.
With more than 1,500 donors, students and community members in attendance, the 2023 Scholarship Banquet was the largest event to date.
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2022 - Danny Gokey & Natalie Grant
Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey perform a special Christmas concert for Union's 24th annual Scholarship Banquet
Award-winning musicians, Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey, kicked off the holiday season with a Christmas concert at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Nov. 29. Over 1,300 donors, students and community members attended the 24th annual Scholarship Banquet to raise support for student scholarships at Union University.
Before their concert, Grant and Gokey joined Union President Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver on stage for an interview, where they discussed Christmas memories, pursuing a career in the music industry and coping with grief.
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