Gaithernet.com announced today that Marshall Hall will be joining the Gaither Vocal Band as the new Baritone. Hall will be replacing Russ Taff who recently announced his departure from the band. Hall made his first appearance on the Homecoming Video Series five years ago during a solo performance at a Memphis Homecoming. He will begin his first official weekend this weekend in Homecoming in Carbondale, Illinois, and Jackson, MS. Hall will also be available on GaitherNet during a live chat on Tuesday, March 9 at 8:30 p.m. Eastern / 7:30 Central!
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Written: 02/24/2004
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great replacement baritone for GVB. will be a wonderful asset to group
Marshall Hall ROCKS! His addition will definitely kick it up to the next level for the GVB. I believe more young people will be coming out to hear this lineup sing.
I really was Hoping to see Wesley Pritchard with GVB. But Congradulations to Marshall Hall
I agree with Brian. I think David and Marshall can add flare to the group and I think they will appeal to the younger audience. I know because I'm 19 myself and I like what Phelps adds to the GVB and I cant wait to hear Marshall with the group. Dare I ask if Gaither is going a bit contemporary???? JUST KIDDING. I know what that "c" word does to people here at this web site. Anyway, Congrats to Marshall and I cant wait to hear him with the group in November!
From what I've seen in the picture he certainly will fit the image Bill is trying to portray...contemporary !!
Unfortunely the contemporary image will in the long run hurt the Gaither Band and Homecoming. The last time in St Louis, different people commented it sure wasn't the same and they probably would not attend again.
For every person that said they wouldn't attend again, you can probably find just as many, if not more, who will continue attending. Plus they will continue bringing in new listeners. I don't care what style of music the Vocal Band puts out, they're singing for the Lord and they have awesome voices. Looking forward to a new GVB project.
I thought like others the choice would be Wesley Pritchard--he would have been an outstanding choice. I haven't heard enough of Marshall Hall to make a comment on his voice, but Gaither must feel that he can blend well in their sound and that he has the range to sing under Phelps and Penrod--a must for any GVB baritone. I don't think this is a move to contemporary for GVB--they know where their bread is buttered and that is in Southern Gospel. I'll reserve further comment until I get to hear them live or if they record anything with him soon.
I was hoping for Wesley but hope Marsh works out well. I love the Vocal Band but I too am concerned that this is leaning more to contemporary. I am true Southern Gospel like ome contemporary but my first love is SGM. The dress is leaning more toward contemporary in my opinion. This just reflects how I feel,don't want to ruffle any feathers.
Wish I'd placed a bet on this, I sure would have cashed in big time!!
I'm very happy with Marshall Hall as their choice. And, come on, folks. The GVB is exactly textbook Southern Gospel, anyway. I don't think of them and The McKameys in the same context. I, for one, hope they continue to set the standard for blowing the doors off of so many misconceptions made in connection with Southern Gospel. Hopefully, they'll push the envelope and get even closer to CCM.
I mean "isn't exactly textbook..."
Oh forgot, "Worthy is the Lamb" is on the Freedom Band project.
I agree!! Best line up ever for the GVB!
Congratulations Marshall!
Never heard Marshall, but congratulations and hope to hear more great things from the GVB soon!! :laugh:
I think Marshall is a great addition to GVB ... Wesley is a friend of mine but I think he looks and sounds more southern than the other guys do . Marshall has a great voice and alot of education in music ..I think he will need it singing baritone with GVB ..Their AWESOME !!!!!!!! Contemporary or Southern ...HONESTLY , I liked it better when they did both ...OH YEA !!!!
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Some of you are making these comments about the GVB possibly moving toward CCM as if they had never been there before. The GVB was one of the groups that defined CCM until they started doing the Homecoming stuff. The "Passing the Faith Along" and the "One By One" recordings are still my favorites.
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit
- Galatians 5:25.
Well, I heard Marshall with the GVB on Valentines day in Dallas. They sounded great! I didn't know that they had selected Marshall, but I was extremely pleased with their new sound! It was also kind of nice because Marshall hadn't yet learned all of their songs, so we got yp hear Mark fill in on some of their older songs. Anyway, I think Marshall is a great selection. David and Guy have such strong, powerful voices, but Marshall can definately hold his own against them! As to whether they sound more SGM or CCM, as a younger person who enjoys both styles, I say it doesn't matter. The message that is in the song is what counts.
Whoops! My fingers typed the wrong keys! I meant to say we got TO hear Mark......
I think that the GVB should sing more "Southern" Gospel. Think about it...all of his videos surround southern gospel, yet when Russ started with them, they went more to country gospel, and CCM. There was still a hint of Southern Gospel, but not as much as I expected. I hope that Marshall Hall LOVES Southern Gosepl and will pick a few songs that represent it. But at the same time, they can't sing all the fun ones because Bill can't really go that low, and doesn't have that rough voice that bass singers have. Who knows...maybe somthing will happen.
Let me say that as a GVB fan and someone who has sung his entire life and is very intune with vocals, I feel that Marshall Hall will be a good addition to the vocal band. Yes, Wesley may blend better - but I was questioning Russ being in the group but the more I heard them with him (live) the better I enjoyed the sound. I heard GVB in Indy on 2-6-04..this was the very first performance Marshall was with them. His first audition if you will. At first I wasn't sure, but as they went on it got better. Marsh sang Daystar and did a great job. Add in their the awesome talents of David & Guy and you have a group that is top notch!
I am aure the sound that we have become accustomed to with GVB will continue. Bill surrounds himself with good, talented singers...maybe not SG, but nonetheless, good talent. If you define SG as the sound of the Statesmen/Blackwoods/Cathedrals 50's-60's quartet style, GVB is not SG...in sound or dress. I have no problem with GVB singing CC or anyone else...as long as they call it that. You can allow for differences in soulnd and style to a certain degree. But when you cannot tell the difference between CC presentation and SG it's went to far to be called either. There has been a lot of discussion the past several weeks over the changes and boundaries of real SG. I remember an old saying (as many of you do also) If it walks like a duck, looks like a duck...and so on. If it doesn't sound like SG, calling it SG doesn't make it so. As for Bill's mind, SG Reunions have been around longer than the Homecoming videos. Ask Charles Waller. Bill just marketed them differently. I wish the best for the GVB, but call it what it is.
DP,
I didn't say Bill invented SG reunions, I am just saying that he has a great mind and is very smart when it comes to putting a group together and putting a concert together. You are right, GVB is more MOR (middle of the road) then SG or CCM. They really always have been. But let's not forget a group that was different for their time when it came to quartet music...The Statesmen! How about the Imperials! Both of those groups broke the mold for "tradition" sound of the day, and I see GVB as a group that continues to raise the bar vocally for quartets everywhere, SG or CCM. I have never heard Bill call the Vocal Band pure SG either. As far as the way they are dressed, I know of no written law/rule in SG music that says everyone needs to be in a suite and a tie and look a like. The fact they wear something different shows their own personallites. Can you imagine Guy Penrod without his long coat or belt buckle?
By that statement, I meant that so many people associate Southern Gospel with groups like the McKamey's, Michael Combs, and the Inspirations. And, let's face it, the majority of the population cringe when they hear them. They don't know that within the parameters of Southern Gospel, there are groups like the Gaither Vocal Band. When they hear them, they're impressed. I used to be a major fan of SG. However, now I'm only a fan of a few groups (GVB being one). They continue to re-define the standard.
DP
Ivory - I do understand whay you are talking about with Singing News having the articles in it about dress. I am simply saying that there is NO reason to look at how someone is dressed and be critical of that person. God is more concerned with a person's heart than his/her dress.
You nailed it Andy. We are definetely in a world that wants to be entertained first. Although I do not listen to other forms of Gospel music outside of SG, I certainly agree there is a place for them. I've played the piano for a weekend quartet for close to 30 years now. It's not just SGM that's changing. Look at our churches. I just have this feeling that when our "image" becomes so important that it overshadows our total submission to God, it's a cautious area. And it works both ways. Could be we (myself included) become so "casual" with God that we forget His awesomeness and deserved reverence to give Him our best. Does that make sense? He desires us to come to him broken hearted for our sin, and ready for him to mold and change us. If he changes us to have long hair, so be it..we better have long hair!! lol Our willingness to allow him as the potter to mold us is the important thing. Everything else will follow. I may not agree with it, but God doesn't always consult me before He leads somone!! (that's probably a good thing!!)
Dress shouldn't be an issue, now should it (so shallow).
LOL !!!! DAVIDS HAIR ROCKS... this is the way I feel , I and was'nt going to say anything or open a can of worms ..It's not a BIG DEAL ..I think we are all different and we should be who we are not what soomeone tells us we can be ..Bill encourages the guys to be themselves ..I think that is the way it should be ...They are in a league of their own ...go to NQC and see who has the biggest crowd and who sells the most product ..mainly who is reaching the most people..I believe the guys live what their singing ...so I think, if we think about it , GOD does not care what kind of music we sing ...as long as it gives him PRAISE!!! AMEN
:oops: SORRY or the incorrect spelling I was'nt looking and meant to click preview needless to say did'nt..LOL
Does anyone here think that the GVB should sing more "Southern Gospel" songs?...Like...old time-ish...??...
I had the honor of hearing Marshall Hall sing in st. louis mo. i assume the second night that he sang he did a totally awesome job. music may change we may change but the message of god never changes. Try not to pick someone to death who is better who is worse. southern gospel music is my favorite music in the world but i know that the annoniting that was behind each and every southern gospel song is also the annointing behind all the songs for the GVB. I think, they are great and i know each and every one loves the lord with all of their heart. If every group who calls their selves gospel singers had the annointing,when they sing Like Guy, David & bill and now marshall there would be no one singing just for entertaining people. I do not care how they are dressed as long as you can see they are singing for Jesus Christ.
:thumbsup: well, i'm surprised at the choice. don't know the man. like so many others, i guessed wesley prichard. what do I know? gaither knows what he is doing. thought they may call me! maybe next time
Phil Foster
Boy, someone really opened a can of worms this time...What the big deal anyway??some of us like SGM as it should be sung and presented (sound and looks) and some of us like MOR/Contemporary(sound and looks)...some people like Gaither and then some like Charles Waller...
I heard Marshall Hall at the Gaither Homecoming in Dallas recently, but know nothing about him. Does anyone know of his background or where is he from? Did he ever sing with other groups?
I just finished reading the comments on the GVB and had to go back to the beginning of the article to find that the name of this site is 'Southern Gospel'. Don't be surprised if someone disagrees with other styles on a Southern Gospel site. I loved the sound of the GVB when they were Southern.
Amen js!
This is the deal...you don't see Steven Curtis Chapman going out and getting The Floida Boys to open a concert for him do you? So, if the GVB is going to surround themselves with Southern Gospel, then they need to sing and be more "Southern Gospel!"
GVB is VERY Southern Gospel. They haven't done anything contempory for years. I do not understand all this prejudice against GVB. They put out very solid SGM, that is unless you are of that 4 guys and a piano mindset, and that will KILL SGM.
Deon Unthank
SoGospelNews.com
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I agree with Deon
All I know about Marshall Hall I have learned from seeing him on the Gaither Videos......and I think a lot of the critical comments are coming from those in different age groups. Seems like older people tend to be more traditional in their likes, and are less likely to bond with the younger sound. I myself am 70 years old, and I love the GVB, and each of the members adds his own personal style. The finished product is terrific! Go, Marshall! Make your mark!
The GVB is hardly Southern Gospel. Look at their first album with Russ Taff. "The Lord Came Through," is nothing like southern gospel. "Forgive Me" sounds like a song you'd sing to someone that you just made mad or your girlfriend or something. Needless to say, they've come very far from southern gospel since Mark Lowrey left. And that's my final answer!
I went back through all of the messages and couldn't really find anything critical of GVB of themselves as a group, only when their sound ventures into another style of gospel (CCM). But that would be the same with any artist. I have asked the question several times..."What defines SG, the style or the performer?" Can an artist be declared SG simply by associating with known SG artists? My own answer to that would "no". Someone else's answer may be different. Many of BG videos and concerts now include CCM artists as regulars. That's ok. There certainly is nothing wrong in doing so. But to present them as SG is not quite right. I really only see these comments come along when groups like Diamond Rio, Bette Midler, maybe others are presented on this site as Southern Gospel. Maybe they are not actually presented as such, but it comes across as that. We traditionalists have been called "closed minded", "jealous", "cheap dressers", "killers of SG", etc.. Why? Don't know! When all of the long hair, stylish suits, necklaces, ear rings, sandals, suitcase bands, all of that new modern stuff begins to change due to changing fads, I'll venture to say the "4 guys and a piano" will still be spreading the gospel in churches!! But in the meanwhile...let GVB do their thing the way they feel is right.
SGF, it is Southern Gospel. Do you think that only 4 guys and a piano are what make up SG. Forgive Me is a beautiful song with a life changing message. I don't know what you're looking for unless it's for everything to be 3 chords and a cloud of dust. Southern Gospel has a very wide appeal, so don't try to stick in some little box that only the geriatric generation will enjoy.
Deon Unthank
SoGospelNews.com
My Blog
Some people are like Slinkys… Not really good for anything, but they
still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs - Author Unknown
Way to put it Ivory
Well really let's get real here, to say that when all the fads are gone and changed the "4 guys and a piano" will still be spreading the gospel" is a little "righteouss." When all the fads are gone and changed the GVB will still be spreading the gospel too, they just might look and sound a little different while doing it.
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OK, I will agree with Deon, Scott, and Audrey. God is using GVB in a big way.
I didn't say I didn't like the GVB, In fact I have many of their CD's. My problem is that they surround themselves with SG artists, (Gaither Homecoming) and aren't singing as much as they used to. Now, as a Christian I realize when a conversaion has gone on long enough, and we're getting mad...so...lets stop the fussing. We're not getting anywhere, and I hope my comment is the last comment that is on this subject.
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I'm not getting mad at anyone...just wanted to try and get my point across that they have never really been SG. Yes they surround themselves with SG artists and if you look at who Bill has around him it allows GVB to be more free withe their style.
Thank you Andy for your kind comment. Your understanding of my reasoning is greatly appreciated. I just thought the article had gone far enough...you know? There's a point where it needs to stop. But Andy, i would like you to reply to this message that you're reading. Thank you again for listening to me, and I hope everyone else understands where I come from too. Being only 17, I think I know quite about SG. The Plainsmen, Harvesters, Singing Americans, Goodmans, JD Sumner and the Stamps, the Current Stamps, The Cathedrals, I could go on forever. Those are the people that I llove and listen to. Some are not with us, but they are in my heart. Thank you Andy.
I think that Bill & Gloria Gaither are beyond the "immaturity" of labels as far as wheather or not it's SG or CCM, they do what THEY like and it appeals to more than just one field of music even country music fans and what does it really matter anyway, they are in a league of thier own, how can you classify the kind of music they do? who cares if it breaks some of our ideas of the cookie cutter mold of SG or CCM it's good stuff, if you don't like it then thats your bussiness, fashion changes, music changes but God stays the same.... the message stays the same... from what life has taught me about people they are predjudice against what they don't understand, it's different therefore I don't understand it, I don't like it, it must be bad....
SGF - what message are you talking about to reply too??
Andy: I was talking about the message I last wrote last.
SGF - I guess I'm not sure what it is you want me to reply to. If you are talking about what I think about those artists. I think they all have a place in SG.
I think so too. I guess i can't explain anymore what I'm talking about. But for and end note to this forum, I hope and pray that even though we all have our different opinions, that we all realize that God os God, and though the music may change, the mesage never will...Oh by the way, if anyone hasn't seen "The Passion of the Christ" they need to. It'll move you like no other.
Southern Gospel Music is four part harmony accompanied by no music or a brass band or, or , or. It is the voices that make Southern Gospel.
BOY! YOU GIVE FOLKS A FORUM AND THEY WILL ARGUE ABOUT ANYTHING! I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT DIFFERENCE IT MAKES WHAT THEY WHERE, WHETHER THEY ARE SG OR CCM, WHETHER ITS 4 GUYS AND A PIANO, WHETHER ITS ENTERTAINMENT OR MINISTRY, OR WHETHER WHAT THEY USE TO COMB THEIR HAIR. THIS IS ALL FUTILE. LAST TIME I LISTENED TO GARTH BROOKS THEY CALLED HIM COUNTRY BUT HE DIDN'T SOUND ANYTHING LIKE HANK WILLIAMS, SR. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT CLASSIFICATION THEY ARE. THE TRUTH IS I THINK THEY HAVE USED THEIR VERSATILITY AS A GROUP TO REACH MANY DIFFERENT AUDIENCES AND SPREAD THE GOSPEL. I HAVE ENJOYED SONGS FROM ALL ERAS OF GVB. THEY HAVE SHOWN THAT THEY CAN BE AT THE TOP OF THEIR GAME AT ANY GENRE OF MUSIC THEY'VE ATTEMPTED. I THINK IN REGARDS TO ALL THE COMMENTS ABOUT MARK LOWRY RE-JOINING. PUT THEM TO REST!! THAT DOOR IS CLOSED!!!! IT IS TIME TO EMBRACE MARSHALL HALL AS THE NEW GUY. HE IS GOING TO BE A FABULOUS ADDITION. THE SIMPLE FACT IS THAT THESE MEN LEAVE THEIR FAMILIES EVERY WEEK JUST LIKE ANY OTHER PRO GROUP TO DELIVER THE GOSPEL IN SONG. THEY SACRIFICE THIS TIME BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE IN WHAT THEY ARE DOING. SO ARGUE IF YOU MAY OVER THESE THINGS BUT AS FOR ME I CHOOSE TO APPLAUDE THEIR EFFORTS TO REACH A BROADER GROUP AND WILL DO MY BEST TO LIFT THEM UP. THEY DEFINITELY HAVE THE ABILITY TO WIN SOULS FOR GOD'S KINGDOM. I CAN TELL YOU THIS FIRST HAND BECAUSE I'M LIVING PROOF!!!!!!! KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON GVB
SORRY ABOUT THE GRAMMAR I MEANT TO SAY "WHAT THEY WEAR" AND "WHAT THEY USE TO COMB THEIR HAIR" OOOOPS :oops:
I DO NOT SEE ANYONE TALKING BAD ABOUT ANYONE ELSE. MY POINT IS JUST THAT WE SPEND SO MUCH TIME ANALYZING GROUPS AND GENRES THAT WE MISS OUT ON THE TRUE POWER OF A GROUPS MINISTRY. AND YES, 4 GUYS AND A PIANO ARE SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC. BUT WE ARE INCORRECT IF WE THINK THAT IS THE FOUNDATION OR WE SHOUL LIMIT SG TO JUST THIS MOLD. IT IS INCLUSIVE OF SO MUCH MORE. WE HAVE GROUPS LIKE THE SPEERS AND THE CHUCKWAGON GANG WHO HELPED DEFINE SOUTHERN GOSPEL LONG BEFORE THE 4 GUY AND A PIANO THING CAME AROUND AND OTHER GROUPS LIKE THE HAPPY GOODMANS, THE LEFEVRES, THE RAMBOS, AND COUNTLESS OTHERS WHO WERE TRUE "SOUTHERN GOSPEL" ARTISTS AND DID NOT FIT THE MOLD WHICH YOU SPOKE OF. I'M NOT TRYING TO BE DIFFICULT, I JUST THINK THAT TRYING TO LIMIT SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC TO ONE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OR DEFINITION IS LIKE TRYING TO FIT A REFRIGERATOR IN A SHOE BOX.
GospelDan- I don't think anyone was really getting into an arguement over this or ready to give up their salvation. As I said earlier this is just a fun way to give our opinions. Yes, I will be the first to admit I held some part in the discussion about GVB, not being SG, but I didn't think any of us said GVB was doing a bad job or was against Marsh or Russ, Mark, Bill, Guy or David.
I agree with Andy. GVB fans may have taken most of the "otherside" comments as a dislike for GVB. Not true. The 4 guys and a piano statements were from Deon's comments about that style of SG ruining (killing) SG. Most of our family groups and quartets WERE started in a home or church, around a piano. Today you have the business side where a current artist decides to start his/her own group. That's different. The Speers, Goodman's, Blackwoods, Crabb family, and yes The Gaither TRIO and others were started when a group of frineds and family members sang a song and thought..hey that sounded pretty good! Whether the accompaniment was guitar, piano or nothing at all. Most of our practicing was on the bus -acapello- and an occassional flat top guitar (there wasn't room for a piano!!)
Congratulations Marshall!
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Next to Mark Lowry I think Marshall Hall is going to be the best Vocal Band Member to date!! Congratulations Marshall...
Judy We couldn't agree more. We miss Mark Lowry so much but look forward to seeing how Marshall Hall does. Congratulations Marshall !
Yes we all miss Mark Lowry and Bill together and that can never be replaced but we think Marsh is a good choice. Was hoping for Wesley Pritchard but Marsh will be great with the group.
We met Marshall Hall on the Gaither Cruise and he was such a nice guy. Even though he and his wife were with Gaither's son - they just stayed in the background. How nice to meet a young man who knows his place and boy can he sing!! p.s. we miss Mark Lowry too!!
My wife was so crazy about Mark Lowry that we quit going to the concerts after he left.... but she has agreed to go with me to check out Marshall Hall. I think she is in for a surprise. Our friends who have seen him say he really does fit in with the group. If you get a chance check out some of Mark's solo concerts. They are great!!!!
Dr. Field ...Sounds like your wife thinks like mine does. She absolutely loves Mark Lowry. I showed her your e-mail and she agreed to go with me to the concert in Lubbock, Texas. Good Luck Marshall.
I first heard/saw Marshall Hall on Gaithers "God Bless America" DVD. He and Benjy Gaither did a great job on Carry Us On. I have been waiting to hear more from Marshall. He is going to be a great addition to the Vocal Band.
I loved Vestal Goodman dearly, Jake Hess, too, so I was a little tentative as I got ready to go to the Homecoming Concert this January in Dallas. I quickly learned that the Holy Spirit isn't dependant on anyone in order to show up and bless an audience, which is exactly what happened in Dallas...And Marshall Hall did an outstanding job with the GVB! Galen Creighton
i like alot of concert goers would have liked to see Mark Lowery back with the GVB. But he seems to be enjoying what he is doing solonsa and still being able to interact with the GVB as well as other groups. I heard Marshall Hall with the group in Feb in Dallas TX and believe me when I say everyone was in support of him if we coulfn't have Mark back. Any we all believe that Mark is doing what he is being lead to do by god. Marchall showed some nerves that night but wouldn't you? It we ewere all in aggreement, not knowing who the third person would be to try out with the GVB that Marshall Hall blended well with the group without overpowering any of them,, The only question that we railed among us had to do with Guy Penrod who seems to not have as many spots as in the past. Is he happy with this arrangment> I as well as many concert supporters from the fort worth/dallas area agree thet we feel comfortable with our support behind Marshall Hall
Oh I do so love pure Southern Gospel Music. There is nothing in the world like four part harmnoy.
Marsh Hall is AWESOME. I saw the Gaither Homecoming in Las Vegas last month and totally LOVED it. It was my first time at one of their concerts. I missed Mark Lowery on the Gaither movies but I think Marsh is a great choice. Go GVB and God bless you.
We agree Marshall Hall is Awseome. We were'nt prepared for him to be that fantistic!! We haven't even kept up with the Gaithers since Mark Lowry left and we just had such high hopes of a Mark Lowry return but decided to give Marsh a chance and he is great!! Mark please come to Canada sometime !! You are soooooo loved here!!
Saw GVB last night in Columbus, OH!
I'm a little out of the loop - I didn't realize that Russ had left the GVB until a couple of days ago. I've just learned that Marshall is the new baritone. I loved Mark and Russ, and am looking forward to hearing Marshall. At the end of the day, all of them are unbelievably talented, and anyone who has the chance to hear them is blessed. Period. I believe their hearts are in the right place, and regardless of what type of music they sing - they are singing about Jesus.
Congrats Marshall good luck with the GVB.
Just heard about Marsh Hall joining the GVB. An answered PRAYER!!! He has the most incredible voice I have ever heard - Mr. Gaither, thank you! I guess I'll be buying every dvd or cd that comes out from you all from now on.
Marshall Hall Rocks!!! I just seen him in concert on Saturday and OH MY!!! He makes the band sound even better then they already were!!!
I love the GVB. Their new cd- greatest hits comes out today 9/21 and I cannot wait to get it. They have 4 new songs with Marshall Hall. I am going to see them in October in Greenville, SC and am so very excited. How long does the homeocoming concert usually last?
I GREW UP WITH THW STATESMEN AND THE BLACKWOOD BROS., AND ALL THE OTHERS. OFTEN THIMES SOME OF THESE PEOPLE WOULD STAY AT OUR HOME.
Is there a way to contact Wesley Pritchard. I have seen him a lot on the Gaither's tapes and love his voice Also he carries the same name as my father and my grandfather.
O.K. guys...I'm no expert on musical notes, have not been to college and received any kind of degree concerning music but I do know my southern gospel sound and I have always loved it. My daddy sang with the Head Family, the Hart Family, and with my mom, brother, sister and myself. He played any kind of string instrument that fell into his hands and dearly loved all types of music but the one he raised his children on was southern gospel Southern gospel is like an old hymn, it nevers looses the power of a message that God laid on the heart of the writer and the performer. You cannot sing a song if you don't feel the song in your heart, no matter how hard you try. Gaither Vocal Band falls into both categories....the heartfelt soulful sound and words that you put together....God blessed you with this gift..don't turn it to the sounds of the world. I'm sorry but contempory does not suit you...stay with your original gift and God will continue to bless you and those you entertain with His Words in Song...Sincerely, Loretta
I've been seeing a lot of criticism about GVB and their lean toward Contemporary singers and clothes. I, for one, love this difference between them and the other million quartets. I've been many times to Homecoming concerts, and the GVB shines every time! I think their style draws younger people in to be sure, but everyone must agree that their sound is excellent! I would love to hear a little more of Bill on Bass (he does well when he can be heard). I love Guy and David, will miss Russ, and looking forward to Marsh. I fully trust in Bill's choosing and arranging abilities. God Bless their ministry, and I think we should all say a big thank you to Bill Gaither for his help in making SG more accessible to younger folk and in arenas around the country where there is very little SG, such as in Colorado or other non-southern states.
I love all christian music, as do most christians however, everyone has their favorite type of music. Advancing southern gospel to comtemporary would be taking away a type of music that has been a ministry that has led many sinners to Christ.
Great News! I was at the Orlando, Fl concert this past January. While there we learned that Guy Penrod finally had a baby girl named Lacey, and new tenor Wes Hampton was expecting a baby in a few days. He had a boy named Hudson. Anyways, to everyone's surprise, Marshall Hall announced that he and his wife are expecting a baby. I am so excited for them. Can't wait to see them at Family Fest in Gatlinburg, TN in May.
I have to be honest, I do not like the new GVB. The band was the best when it was Bill, Mark, David and Guy. They had a sound that was incredible and matched each other so incredible. As far as I am concerned there is no other tenor like David Phelps and Wes Hampton is trying to fill shoes that his feet are not big enough for. It is sad, but I was more fulfilled spiritually when listending to the old GVB.
Marshall Hall brings a spirit of joy and grace to the GVB family. He is bright, talented, and God blessed. I recently heard the GVB in concert at the Bryce Jordon Center in State College, PA. He is a sincere and dedicated Christian that together with the other Christ centered GVB members uplift Christ and His glory.
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