NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Gaither
Music Group) - On April 21, Gaither
Music Group will release The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel
Journey on DVD and CD, which will be available in stores, online, and broadcast on television networks worldwide. Hosted by Bill Gaither and filmed before an intimate audience of friends and fellow-artists at Gaither Studios, this DVD release features more than 90 minutes of live performances by the Oak Ridge Boys singing their best-loved gospel favorites, combined with vintage footage and photos of their 36-year journey together.
Bill Gaither describes the motivation behind this new release, stating, "Over the years, the Oak Ridge Boys have taken gospel music into places I, and most other gospel artists, would have never been invited. This celebration of their gospel journey was more than just a fun opportunity to hear their gospel favorites ... it was about honoring their deep commitment to their gospel roots. I applaud that; and through this DVD I believe countless listeners will enjoy seeing four hearts that truly beat for music with a message."
Oak Ridge Boy, Joe Bonsall, also comments, "This is the most exciting time I've ever experienced with the Oak Ridge Boys. I can remember sitting and watching Gaither Homecoming videos on television and being so blessed. Then on my 50th birthday, we were invited to sit in the audience for the Cathedrals Farewell Celebration and I couldn't believe it ... and when we were called to the stage to sing, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven! Now, more than 10 years after that video was released, we consider Bill and Gloria and many of our other heroes to be friends. Being in their studio, standing in the places where so many legends have stood, to create a video documenting our gospel journey was definitely a full-circle moment for the Oak Ridge Boys."
The Oak Ridge Boys: A Gospel Journey is distributed by EMI and will be available in stores on April 21, or on www.gaither.com April 8, 2009. Television airings begin April 16 and continue throughout the following week on a variety of television networks, including: Daystar, The Gospel Music Channel, GAC (Great American Country), TBN (Trinity Broadcasting), RFD, and others. For a full schedule of upcoming television listings visit www.gaither.com.
