Biography
LakeSide
LakeSide is an acoustic gospel group, located in Madisonville, TN. We desire to spread the good news of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Our music provides a blend of Southern, Country, and Bluegrass Gospel music. We compose our music in manner that it will touch the youth just as much as the adults. We provide a mix of acoustic instrumentation and smooth harmonies to present the good news of Jesus Christ to each audience!
LakeSide started playing in churches throughout East Tennessee in 1995 as a family group called "The Gospel Bluegrass Boys." In 2007, because of some member changes, the group adopted the name “LakeSide.” This is a group of individuals committed to their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. They desire to share their personal testimonies and songs to all who will listen. They love to tell others what the Lord has done for them and have a great time in doing it!
“Our prayer is for the Lord’s will to be completed in each of our lives. We hope you are blessed through our testimonies and music. Please review our websiite schedule, store and latest posts. Thank you! – LakeSide
Greg Blankenship
I play mandolin and sing lead/harmony vocals for LakeSide. I love to sing and play in this group because we all view it as a ministry to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. I have played bluegrass music since I was 10 years old with my brother and friends. My primary instrument has always been the mandolin, because no one else played it, but I do love the mandolin. I am married to my wonderful wife “Ann” and we have two children “Megan” and “Lucas.” My wife and I are members of Vonore Baptist Church. My family is great; they are the ones that truly sacrifice for me to participate in this ministry. I love the Lord and my family, and only hope that I will be able to continue the ministry provided by LakeSide. The sole purpose of this ministry is to spread the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ in song and in testimonies! Email: greg.blankenship@yahoo.com
Jackie Cummings
I play bass and sing lead/ harmony vocals for LAKESIDE. This is the first gospel Bluegrass group I’ve played with. I’ve played music for over 20 years with various groups, from Nashville to Atlanta. I was 12 years of age when I gave my life to Jesus Christ, and things of the world lead me astray. But, in 2010 I was at a point in my life that something wasn’t right and one night Jesus changed the path I was on and turned me back to HIM. It is a great honor to share the same path of life with these guys of LakeSide, with their love for the Lord. I am 50 years young and have a loving wife (Kim) of 11 years who shares the same passion for our Lord and Savior. We are from Tunnel Hill, Georgia and attend Bethesda Baptist Church. Email: johnkimcummings@charter.net
Lucas Blankenship
I play the Cajun, or as we call it, “the Bluegrass Box” and sing lead/harmony vocals for LakeSide. I love being part of a group where we can use our talents and try to provide inspiration to others. Since My Dad has led LakeSide for over 26 years, it has been a part of my entire life. It is exciting to truly be part of the band, so I am trying to help in any area I can. I appreciate each one of the members and count it a blessing to be part of the group. I want to be helpful to others and do what I can to bring the message of Jesus in song and music! I was saved at age 13 and am a member of Vonore Baptist Church and play bass in the Youth Worship Team. I hope with my testimony and songs, I can be an influence in someone accepting Christ.