Lawson Bates, a family friend of the Duggars and the fourth oldest of Gil and Kelly Bates' 19
children, recently released his first CD, "Freedom Sure Ain't Free."
The
CD includes songs from a wide range of musical styles, including
southern gospel, bluegrass, patriotic, and western yodeling, and features
some of Nashville’s most accomplished artists.
Lawson
has graciously offered three free downloads of his CD as a giveaway for
our readers. Follow the directions on the Rafflecopter widget below to
enter to win.
"Freedom Sure Ain't Free" is Duggar-approved. Click here to watch a video of Josie Duggar singing and playing guitar to "Happiness is the Lord," one of the songs on Lawson's CD.
(Note: Many readers have said that this particular video cannot be viewed on their smartphones.)
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Do you have to be in America to enter? I'm from the UK and am thinking of entering.
ReplyDeleteWe have seen all of the United Bates episodes.
ReplyDeleteYes!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have seen United Bates of America episodes on this blog, I've watched all the 19 Kids and Counting episodes that are on Netflix, but they don't update very often.
Sounds interesting!
ReplyDeleteNo.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have seen there episodes
ReplyDeleteI grew up on and enjoy bluegrass gospel music. I also love watching the Duggars and Bates families as the children grow up. Thank you for the chance to win a CD!
ReplyDeletei have only seen clips of the show, but it looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love his music! Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteYes, I watched the "The United Bates of America" :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVED the two episodes I could find of the Bates' show....Love them just as much as I do the Duggars! especially the married couples. :) Their "I Love You Day" is possibly my favorite tv show episode ever. The family has so much love, for God, for each other, and for others.... love them all so much....! <3
ReplyDeleteHe is a very talent young man.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway ! I own all of the United Bates of America episodes : )
ReplyDeleteYes, I've watched them all.
ReplyDeleteYes
ReplyDeleteGod has given Lawson a wonderful gift. I'd love to win his cd.
ReplyDeleteI've seen 2 or 3 episodes. I wish they were still doing their show.
ReplyDeleteI've seen all episodes!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen them all but working on it
ReplyDeleteI've only seen two episodes.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMaybe Lawson will start courting one of the Duggar girls. Like Jinger or Jana. That would be so cool!
ReplyDeleteI watched all the Bates videos that were posted on the Duggar site. Wish there were more.
ReplyDeleteIt was sure nice to see United Bates of America, i wish the show would have lasted.TLC timed it all wrong, it should have been on the off season of the Duggars not following the show. It was probably too much for some viewers to have back to back similar families.I just noticed a vast difference between JimB and Gil....for instance when a baby needs changing in the Bates family the girls bring the baby to Gil to change the diapers, and when a baby in the Duggars family needs changing JimBob gives the baby to one of the girls.Gill is alittle more hands on in that department.They both are superb fathers in their own special way.I am so envious:-):-):-):-) These families make me so happy and have been such a positive influence in my families life.I truly love them all.:-):-)
ReplyDeleteWow! This is an amazing giveaway! Lawson is very talented! It is so wonderful to see him using his gifts for The Lord! :)
ReplyDeleteThe Bates seem like a wonderful family who really love God!
ReplyDeleteI've seen a few episodes of United Bates of America....I really enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI really love how Lawson is really out and about, he travels alot.Those Bates kids are really social and into social media alot.:-)
ReplyDeleteI've watched some united Bate sof America!
ReplyDeleteyeah, i watched episodes of the bates family and i loved them! I would be very happy if i could win a cd!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting another giveaway! I hope I win!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVED LOVED LOVED that show!! and so very sad its not on any longer
ReplyDeleteNo, but I appreciate Lawson's dedication to his music and Gods glory!
ReplyDeleteSome of it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful family and so talented musically!
ReplyDeleteI've seen them all :)
ReplyDeleteI don't see many in these mega families joining the military. Freedom isn't free.
ReplyDeleteI love the Bates family and follow their blog. Such a lovely family
ReplyDeleteSuch a gifted guy he is. :)
ReplyDelete-Alison Turner
yes, seen all of the united bates of america shows! love them!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes I love watching United Bates of America! Wish they had continued to make more episodes.
ReplyDeletecan not wait to see what the Lord has instore fopr the Bates!! love them just like the Duggars!
ReplyDelete@Vikki
ReplyDeleteHi Vikki,
The giveaway is open to all readers, regardless of where you live. :)
~Lily and Ellie
I have seen some of the shows. Maybe someday if I make it to TN I can attend their church on a Sunday. Thanks for the donation.
ReplyDeleteI love the bates and dugger family very big fan.
ReplyDeleteI have watched all of the Bateses shows! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI've seen clips of United Bates of America only because the whole episodes aren't shown in the UK. (@duggarfan2)
ReplyDelete<3 the duggars
ReplyDeleteYes! Loved watching those episodes of the Bates' show! What a wonderful and fun family :) Rebecca
ReplyDeleteLoved watching the Bates's. Would love it if their show continued, especially now that several of their kids are married.
ReplyDeleteI've seen a few of the Bates' episodes. They are such a wonderful family, just like the Duggars!
ReplyDeleteNo, we've never seen United Bates of America.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Lily & Ellie for this giveaway that is open to all readers everywhere! I am trying to see if I can win even if I don't have facebook or twitter...
ReplyDeleteI have not seen United Bates of America but really want to... I pray for the Duggar and Bates families every day with my family and friends. I hope I win this! God Bless!!
God bless you. This is a great idea. :) Would love to have this CD!
ReplyDeleteTrying to follow on Pinterest but can't seem to find the Duggarsblog board to follow.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to hear more of this music! Sounds like a great CD!
ReplyDeleteNo I don't believe I've seen United Bates of America. But I've always enjoyed the Bates family blog and hearing them speak! Their testimony of living wholeheartedly for Jesus is a real encouragement!!
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen United Bates, but have heard them speak live!! What a blessing and inspiration they are!
ReplyDeleteI may have watched a few of the United Bates episodes....not sure. But I've definitely enjoyed hearing them speak, live and on video!! And Erin's hymn arrangements on piano are just fabulous!! As a pianist myself, I really enjoy hearing arrangement ideas that honor the Lord!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this wonderful giveaway!! Would you consider doing a giveaway on Erin's CD's in the future? Just an idea :)
ReplyDeleteYES, I'VE SEEN THE EPISODES.
ReplyDeleteKATIE J.
I saw all of the episodes of the Bates' show...I wish it had stayed on air!
ReplyDeleteYes I have seen all of 'em :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Alisha
www.alishainprogress.blogspot.com
I have not seen any of the UBA episodes.
ReplyDeleteI wanna win!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved "The United Bates of America!" It was so much fun seeing more of the Bates family. They need more episodes!
ReplyDeleteI watched his music video and would enjoy hearing the rest of the song on his CD!
ReplyDeleteI have not seen any of "United Bates". I would love to though!
ReplyDelete@Kathryn Lester
ReplyDeleteHi Kathryn,
Here's the link to our Pinterest page: http://www.pinterest.com/duggarsblog/
~Lily and Ellie
Sadly I've only been able to see a few clips of the Bates family show but really want to see all of them if I can find them somehow!! :D
ReplyDelete~Bekah Wall
Yes, I've watched two episodes of "United Bates of America"...they are such a sweet, godly family!! I have to agree with the others that said they wished they had stayed on the air! I LOVED watching them!!! And, I would love to get one of Lawson's cds! :) Thank y'all for doing this!
ReplyDeleteI've watched several of the Bates' videos on Youtube, so I may have watched one of their United Bates clips...not sure. Definitely enjoy watching Erin's piano videos!! Thanks for this giveaway!!
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