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CR activitiesGuy Penrod leaves Gaither Vocal Band to go solo
AFTER MORE than 14 years as the lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band, Guy Penrod has announced he will be going solo. Said Penrod, "My years with the Gaither Vocal Band have been among the most glorious of my life. Now, though, with the Band continuing in strength and me tackling the new challenge of a solo career, we can all serve our God even more powerfully in the days to come."
Also leaving the Gaither
Vocal Band is Marshall Hall who has sung baritone with the group
since 2004. The new line up for the GVB (now for the first time a
five-man group) sees the return of some of the group's best loved
alumni. Effective immediately, the new line up will be Bill Gaither,
David Phelps, Wes Hampton, Michael English and Mark Lowry. Mark Lowry
will complete all his previously scheduled solo engagements through
April 2009 and will appear with the Gaither Vocal Band at every available
opportunity during this transition, beginning with the Gaither
Caribbean Cruise on 22nd February. 
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THIS IS TERRIBLE! A DISASTER! I really hate to see Penrod go. He's been with the group since 1994 if I'm not mistaken, and in my mind really made the group so much better. I'm glad to see Mark Lowry come back because I think he's got a great voice and a great since of humor to fit it. But I can't say that I'm all that excited to see Michael English coming back. No offence to him or anyone, but I just don't think that he is the best singer that they could have gotten, and also considering his past, which actually I shouldn't give thought to. I'm sure the Lord has forgiven and forgotten, and so should I. I wish the best for the new GVB lineup, and I still hope that I get to play piano for these guys one day, before the group changes again.
Yes, it will be different without Guy, but that is not a bad thing! Change is good for everyone, and Guy needs to be on his own, where his gifts can truly shine. As for Michael English--I have followed his career and have loved him from the start. NO ONE has a right to judge him because of his past because we all are sinners and fall short. Thank God, Michael is recovered and back where he belongs!
How unfair for you to even consider Michael English's past...His voice, although probably one of the best next to Larnelle Harris and David Phelps, could be a okay thing to consider, but his mistakes are off limits to anyone but God. If HE is forgiving, and can cast our misdeeds into the sea of forgetfulness, who are you to judge. Read your Bible and re-visit your salvation. Jesus died for all of our sins...Michael, and none of the rest of us are exempt.
guy penrods departure is sad news to this gaither fan, guy penrod has been a steady rudder in the gaither family in more ways than one, he has the Holy Spirit all over him as he sings, Howard, Vestal, Jake, Brock, Rex, J.D., these great giants are in Heaven and guy was still a reason to not miss the gaither family on a visit. guy penrod you will be missed.
I just saw the new Gaither Vocal Band in Ottawa and it is fantastic! Unfortunately Mark Lowrey could not be there, but Michael English was incredible and so was having David Phelps back. As always, Wes Hampton and Bill were great. It was a glorious night and honored the Lord. Thanks be to a God who does not judge us on our pasts after we have been washed in the blood of the Lamb!
Guy Penrod, in his humble understated way, has been the power in the GVB - Bill is the organization and other have great voices but no one came replace the character and Godliness Guy has demonstrated again and again. There were no advertisements, no online promotions but the grapevine finally prompted me to call the Music City Centre at Branson, MO - Guy Penrod, alive and well and in concert there on August 30, 2009. If you are truly a fan of his and want to show your support, get thee to Branson!!!
really guy penrod sings good yes i agree, but GVB existed b4 he came n m sure it can still exist n do well after his depature. As 4 English, hes a gr8 guy hu was mann enuff 2 recognise n take punishment for his actions. WHO ARE WE TO SAY HE DOESNT DESERVE TO SING IN THE GROUP?
its b2en him n HIS GOD...let the poor guy be
I think the gvb will lose out with michael english and losing GUY PENROD I HOPE THE BEST FOR HIM but the GVB wont be the same
I seem to be the last one to know that Guy has left the Gaither Group, believe it or not, its been wonderful to watch you all guys, the amazing work you all do and of course Guy and his long hair was like icing on the cake, but, God has got a wonderful plan for each one of us and I can already see Guy blessing us in his solo career and I also believe, the Group as it stands today is all that God wants for today and we will still see even greater things that we never dreamt of Our God is a great designer/architecture. Me and my family love your ALL.