The Florida Boys begin a Tennessee adventure as regulars at Smoky Mountain Showplace Theatre in Pigeon Forge. From left are Charlie Waller, Chip Cooper, Dustin Bearden and Buddy Burton.

There is nothing quite like the sound of tradition, the excitement of hearing music that has touched people’s hearts for decades, and the thrill of sharing the musical experience that defines Southern gospel — The Florida Boys.

Continuing a 60-year legacy, lead singer Charlie Waller is bringing the Florida Boys gospel quartet to the Smoky Mountain Showplace Theatre, 140 Showplace Boulevard, in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., where they will perform six nights a week.

“We are so excited to be able to bring our show to Pigeon Forge on a regular basis,” Waller said. “This is a tremendous opportunity for a quartet to get a chance to entertain for the receptive audiences that visit the Smokies.”

Waller said the performance will be an innovative, entertaining mix featuring the talents of baritone singer: Buddy Burton, bass singer Chip Cooper, and tenor singer Dustin Bearden.

While the original members of the seasoned group retired from the road last year, a new chapter was born under Waller’s leadership and the name and classic songs continue.

“We are not just sleeping on our laurels here,” Waller said of the group. “We are going to bring folks a little bit of everything, hand clappers, tear jerkers, and songs that will leave a smile on their faces and joy in their hearts. How else can you leave them when you are singing about Jesus?”

Waller credits Ron Blackwood as being instrumental in helping him to strike a deal with theater owners Bob Deason and Sherry Bowman.

The group’s latest release is entitled “I Give You…..” which features a variety of Florida Boys songs such as “My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me,” “After All,” “The Master Locksmith,” and “I Must Tell Jesus” and the show will include some of the greatest classics of the Southern gospel genre.

Preserving the industry and its legacy is a top priority for Waller, he said.

He now also serves the industry as executive director of the Southern Gospel Music Association that operates the SGMA Hall of Fame and Museum at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge.

Adding to Waller’s colorful approach to show production is Gospel Music Hall of Fame member Burton, with 38 years in music working with acts such as the Smitty Gatlin Trio, J.D. Sumner and the Stamps…(Elvis’ back-up group), Hovie Lister and the Statesmen…(Elvis’ favorite quartet), the Masters V, and Charlie Waller’s Grand Ole Gospel Reunion Quartet; Cooper, who brings 33-years of experience to the stage with groups like the Goodnewsmen, Pine Ridge Boys, Tar-Heel State and the Mystery Men; and Bearden, 24, who is already a seasoned professional working with Providence, New Vision Quartet, Narrow Way Quartet, and Alliance.

More information about the group can be found at www.thefloridaboys.net.

The debut performance is Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Shows at the theater are Monday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $22 for adults and $11 for children 12 and under. Discounts are available for groups and tour buses. For more information, call (877) 333-9330.