TIM PARTON
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KEYS
Born: January 11, 1970
History in gospel music: The Parton Family, 1970-1982; The Gospelaires, 1983-1986; The Lesters, 1988-1993; The Speers, 1993-1995; other artists include Janet Pascal, The Mike Speck Trio, Gold City Quartet, Vestal Goodman, The Jim Brady Trio.
First Gospel concert ever attended: The Parton Trio, 1970; mandatory attendance.
Children: Grae Chandler Parton & Elijah Christopher Parton
Hobbies & pastimes: Coffee, Composing, Cooking, Hiking, Minimalism, Reading, Yardwork.
Awards & Commendations: Good Citizen award, 6th grade; Spelling Bee finalist, 7th grade;
Favorite southern gospel band, Gold City Band of Gold, 1998.
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 34:8
Favorite Quote: “God’s been good in my life; I feel blessed beyond my wildest dreams when I go to sleep each night.” Sue C. Smith & Belinda Smith
Favorite gift: Kawai grand piano from my parents for my 14th birthday
Most unique gift: 50 pairs of socks for my 50th birthday
Something most people don’t know about Tim: Tim was born in Kansas City, MO on the day the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl. That is the only thing Tim knows about football.