Memphis Homecoming (CD)

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Bill & Gloria Gaither
Gaither Vocal Band
Mark Lowry
Sandi Patty
Babbie Mason
George Younce
Allison Durham Speer
The Happy Goodmans
The Martins
Blackwood Brothers
James Blackwood
Jake Hess
Talley Trio
Jesse Dixon
Rex Nelon
Hovie Lister
Joy Gardner
Candy Christmas

Though the next concerts were not spontaneous events, they held on to the same genuine feel of that very first sing-along: just a group of singers having fun praising the Lord together.

It began as a spontaneous sing-along around the piano one night. Larry Gatlin, Eva Mae Lefevre and a small group of gospel greats—the Cathedrals, the Speers, the Goodman Family and the Blackwood Brothers—began singing just for fun. And though no one knew at the time, a wonderful new series of concerts, albums and videos was born.

Sitting on the sidelines, Bill Gaither had the footage taped for his own collection. (All the singers were his long-time gospel music heroes.) When the lengthy tape was edited down to its final 58-minute package, the result was more than a personal memento. That video was the first in a wildly successful, much-loved series Gathier termed “Homecoming.”

Though the next concerts were not spontaneous events, they held on to the same genuine feel of that very first sing-along: just a group of singers having fun praising the Lord together.