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Houston Home Journal Fair Guide, Oct. 6, 1999 Page 2B Grits opens for Monica Oct. 15 Grammatical Revolutions in The Spirit puts hip-hop in gospel music By Torey Jolley Home Joubnai. St*ff Opening for Monica on Oct. 15 will be Grits, Grits, which stands ior Grammatical Revolutions in The Spirit, ofiers overtly non-con frontational and God-inspired ▼wi Jm. JOHN BERRY Georgia Native on Stage John Berry opens for Yearwood Od. 9 By Tohey Jolley . Home Journal Stmt It is fitting that Georgia native and country artist Trisha Yearwood is a headline act for the 10th anniversary of the Georgia National Fair. Joining her will be another top country artist, who also happens to be from Georgia. The opening act for Trisha Yearwood is John Berry. Raised in Atlanta, Berry began performing at age 13. 'Hearing John Denver is what started me playing a guitar,' said Berry. Singing came even earlier He remembers singing The Little Drummer Boy' in third grade at a FTA meeting. Berry moved to Music City in 1992 and landed a record deal with Capitol Nashville. His plat mum, self-titled 1993 debut spawned a number of hits includ ing *Kiss Me in the Car,' Tou and Only You,' and 'What's in it for Me.' But with Tour Love Amazes Me,' Berry hit the big time. The single soared to number 1 and established him in the country world. By 1995, Berry was shar ing stages with Reba McEntire, Clint Black, and Trisha Yearwood. *1 think I am singing better than I ever had before,' said Berry. Berry will open the Oct. 9 con certs at 7:30 p.m. in the Reaves Arena. messages in their music. They put a little hip-hop in gospel. Grits' music has a sound which resembles that of The Nance, The Pharcyde, and the earlier work of A Tribe Called Quest. Their drum tracks, according to a Gotee Records spokesman, are crisper than those of the typical rap song, accompanying the heavy usage of pianos, blues guitars and key boards. Their awards include a Nammy Award Winner-Rap Album of the Year for 1997 with their album Factors of the Seven, Rap/Hip Hop/ Dance Song of the Year in 1998 with their song 'Plagiarism,' Rap Song of the Year 1997 for 'People Noticin' Me,' Rap Album of the Year 199 G with Mental Releases, and Rap Song of the Year 1996 with 'Set I ' y ' • • I f I f V | L' T / The Georgia National Fair is 10 years old! Celebrate with us by bringing this money-saving coupon to the Georgia National Restaurant (behind Reaves Arena) any day during the fair. eATERING^ COX p- Stacy Rhodes Michelle Williamson 401 Larry Walker Parkway _ Perry, Georgia 31069 XfflA Phone (912) 988-1228 * Fax (912)988-6575 We are proud to serve as the on-site food and beverage caterer for the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter Ya Mind.' They have performed with artists such as Dutkast, Goodie Mob, Ice Cube, and De La Soul. Grits have also been musical guests for the Billy Graham Pre- Crusades. Gotee Records A&R Director Mike McGlaflin said, Their new record 'Grammatical Revolution' puts Grits in Hip-Hops 'A' league. I can seriously only think of a few acts that are on their creative level.' The group consists of Teron 'Bonahde' Carter, Stacey 'Coffee' Jones, DJs Ric Torm' Robbins and Knowdaverbs. Catch the Grits concert Oct. 15 in Reaves Arena at 8 p.m. Following Grits will be Monica. Tickets are $24.50 and includes fair entrance. mg * jjflH GRITS TO OPEN EVENING FOR MONICA OCT. 15 Name Stands For Grammatical Revolutions in The Spirit BECKHAM BROS. DISTRIBUTORS THANKS THE GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRGROUNDS & AGRICENTER FOR TEN WONDERFUL FAIRS! Special Photo