Comments on: GVB Ballads CD: Coming Sept. 8

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:30:26 +0000

You’re Welcome Gaithergirl. It’s all good. I get the same way. A singer might absolutely own a song but I have to remember that someone else wrote it and technically it belongs to them. And in this case Gaither wrote these songs so I guess he can do whatever he wants with them. lol. I’m glad you know someone who is going! I hope Guy has an album out for them to pick up for you!
I also hope you are warming up to this new GVB. It takes a while I know especially when you are attached to a certain member. I remember my family wasn’t too keen on Mark or David leaving but eventually fell in love with this last group.
They’re recording tomorrow and according to Lowry’s website he’s going to stream it live for everyone to watch. You might want to check it out.

By: Meagan W.

Meagan W. — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:33:03 +0000

Leadsinger – thanks so much for the link to the Joy in My Heart/Nashville Homecoming projects. They look like they are going to be wonderful! How touching and bittersweet it will be to see Eva Mae and Mylon LeFevre singing “Without Him.”

Also, you were inquiring about the discontinuation of the Spring Hill Shout! Hymns CD release. I looked at the website link you gave, and actually, I own this exact CD. I know I purchased it back in 2007, because it was when I was living back in Illinois and I got it at a Family Christian store. I just now pulled it out too look at it, and oddly enough, there is no year listed anywhere here on the CD, CD case, or booklet. It is strictly a compilation project. In the booklet, it lists the artist’s project each track came from.

Here is a link to the CD on Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Shout-Hymns-Various-Artists/dp/B00092ZLEO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1244917493&sr=8-2

It shows the CD as being discontinued from the manufacturer, but you can purchase it through Amazon via a third-part seller.

Sorry I couldn’t find any more info! Hope this helps!

By: gaithergirl

gaithergirl — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:46:34 +0000

Thanks Katie, you are right. I guess sometimes I get way to defensive! Guy was there for so long I guess sometimes I forget other people were there first! LOL! I will not be able to attend either concert, but I know someone who might just pick me up a copy! Have a great day!

By: Leadsinger

Leadsinger — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:42:51 +0000

http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/products/detail.aspx?iid=979651

By: Leadsinger

Leadsinger — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:41:50 +0000

Also does anyone know why this video/cd was canceled by Gaither…http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/products/detail.aspx?iid=979651

It was supposed to have been released last year…

By: Leadsinger

Leadsinger — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:24:06 +0000

Megan here ya go I notice that Gaither has some groups on the Nashville Homecoming that he has not had for awhile… Groups like Legacy 5, The Perrys Greenes etc… http://www.emicmgdistribution.com/products/detail.aspx?iid=1052909

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 06:08:27 +0000

I meant “Knowing You’ll be There” not “Through”. Lol. That song was on my mind for some reason.

By: Katie

Katie — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 05:05:13 +0000

You’re welcome Gaithergirl! Actually Guy might have his CD available at his solo concerts before it’s actually available in stores. I noticed when I was on the front page of that site that Mark Lowry’s CD is coming to stores in July, and he’s been selling it on his website and at concerts since January. Signature Sound also has a CD out that they’re only selling at concerts during the present time. So if you plan on attending a concert he might actually have an album ready to purchase.

Also in response to your question about the GVB album. I think they’re simply using the Gaither’s best ballads. I don’t think it has anything to do with Guy. Most of the songs on it were sung by the Gaither Trio and the Vocal Band way before Guy came along. Songs like The King is Coming, These are They, and It is Finished were led by Michael English before Penrod. Granted I’ve always thought Guy’s verse on “Worthy the Lamb” was about as powerful as you can get but lest we forget that there are 3 soloists on that song not just one. It may seem like they’re deliberately doing songs that Guy put his fingerprints on but I can assure you someone else had their fingerprints on them before him and they will afterwards. I think it would be different if they were doing a signature song of his like “The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference” or “Through”. I honestly think Gaither’s only intention is to make an album with all of their hits together especially now with 5 members . I’m sure Bill is eager to hear how the songs sound with an extra voice. I’m actually surprised “Let Freedom Ring” isn’t on it. So I wouldn’t worry about any kind of statement about Guy. I don’t think they’re in this business to make any kind of statement about anyone except Christ and our salvation through Him. Hope this resolves your question and puts you a little at ease.

By: Meagan W.

Meagan W. — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:13:41 +0000

I am sure they are not trying to make a statement about Guy. Come on now…

I’m sure it seems like they are “Guy” songs only because he was with the GVB for so long. They did a LOT of music during his years with them. They’re not like that, I am certain.

By: gaithergirl

gaithergirl — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:37:39 +0000

Nine out of twelve songs on the new GVB C.D. are songs Guy sang for years, including “Worthy the Lamb”. This had his fingerprints all over it. Are they trying to make some statement
about Guy?