The Gaithers And Southern Gospel

Author : Ryan P. Harper
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781496810939

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The Gaithers and Southern Gospel by Ryan P. Harper Pdf

In The Gaithers and Southern Gospel, Ryan P. Harper examines songwriters Bill and Gloria Gaither's Homecoming video and concert series--a gospel music franchise that, since its beginning in 1991, has outperformed all Christian and much secular popular music on the American music market. The Homecomings represent "southern gospel." Typically that means a musical style popular among white evangelical Christians in the American South and Midwest, and it sometimes overlaps in style, theme, and audience with country music. The Homecomings" nostalgic orientation--their celebration of "traditional" kinds of American Christian life--harmonize well with southern gospel music, past and present. But amidst the backward gazes, the Homecomings also portend and manifest change. The Gaithers" deliberate racial integration of their stages, their careful articulation of a relatively inclusive evangelical theology, and their experiments with an array of musical forms demonstrate that the Homecoming is neither simplistically nostalgic, nor solely "southern." Harper reveals how the Gaithers negotiate a tension between traditional and changing community norms as they seek simultaneously to maintain and expand their audience as well as to initiate and respond to shifts within their fan base. Pulling from his field work at Homecoming concerts, behind the scenes with the Gaithers, and with numerous Homecoming fans, Harper reveals the Homecoming world to be a dynamic, complicated constellation in the formation of American religious identity.

Author : Ryan Paul Harper
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1404962913

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A sort of homecoming by Ryan Paul Harper Pdf

Author : Bill Gaither,Jerry B. Jenkins
Publisher : Zondervan Publishing Company
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0310213258

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Homecoming by Bill Gaither,Jerry B. Jenkins Pdf

With the comfortable warmth of a fireside chat, renowned gospel musician Bill Gaither invites us to relax with old friends such as The Happy Goodmans, The Cathedrals, Jake Hess, The Speer Family, The Blackwood Brothers, and others to hear stories of southern gospel music as seen through the eyes of its performers. A heartwarming journey from the 1930s to today.

Author : George Thomas Kurian,Mark A. Lamport
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 2849 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781442244320

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Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States by George Thomas Kurian,Mark A. Lamport Pdf

From the Founding Fathers through the present, Christianity has exercised powerful influence in the United States—from its role in shaping politics and social institutions to its hand in inspiring art and culture. The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States outlines the myriad roles Christianity has played and continues to play. This masterful five-volume reference work includes biographies of major figures in the Christian church in the United States, influential religious documents and Supreme Court decisions, and information on theology and theologians, denominations, faith-based organizations, immigration, art—from decorative arts and film to music and literature—evangelism and crusades, the significant role of women, racial issues, civil religion, and more. The first volume opens with introductory essays that provide snapshots of Christianity in the U.S. from pre-colonial times to the present, as well as a statistical profile and a timeline of key dates and events. Entries are organized from A to Z. The final volume closes with essays exploring impressions of Christianity in the United States from other faiths and other parts of the world, as well as a select yet comprehensive bibliography. Appendices help readers locate entries by thematic section and author, and a comprehensive index further aids navigation.

Author : Jeffrey Lee Brothers
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2003-07
Category : Christian rock music
ISBN : 9781410732941

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Hot Hits by Jeffrey Lee Brothers Pdf

Til Death explores the conflict that male and females experience in relationships, especially marriage. Part one examines the theological and moral aspects of male/female relationships. Part two is a love story where differing moral values clash and its consequences.

Author : Bill Gaither,Gloria Gaither
Publisher : Gospel Songs of Bill & Gloria
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1980-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 0793505445

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The Gospel Songs of Bill and Gloria Gaither by Bill Gaither,Gloria Gaither Pdf

(E-Z Play Today). 67 favorites in all, including: Abide in Me * Because He Lives * Get All Excited * He Touched Me * I Walked Today Where Jesus Walks * I've Been to Calvary * Jesus, I Believe What You Said * Precious Jesus * The Family of God * Next Time We Meet * This Is the Day That the Lord Hath Made * Upon This Rock.

Author : Douglas Harrison
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780252094095

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Then Sings My Soul by Douglas Harrison Pdf

In this ambitious book on southern gospel music, Douglas Harrison reexamines the music's historical emergence and its function as a modern cultural phenomenon. Rather than a single rhetoric focusing on the afterlife as compensation for worldly sacrifice, Harrison presents southern gospel as a network of interconnected messages that evangelical Christians use to make individual sense of both Protestant theological doctrines and their own lived experiences. Harrison explores how listeners and consumers of southern gospel integrate its lyrics and music into their own religious experience, building up individual--and potentially subversive--meanings beneath a surface of evangelical consensus. Reassessing the contributions of such figures as Aldine Kieffer, James D. Vaughan, and Bill and Gloria Gaither, Then Sings My Soul traces an alternative history of southern gospel in the twentieth century, one that emphasizes the music's interaction with broader shifts in American life beyond the narrow confines of southern gospel's borders. His discussion includes the "gay-gospel paradox"--the experience of non-heterosexuals in gospel music--as a cipher for fundamentalism's conflict with the postmodern world.

Author : Gloria Gaither
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2003-02-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418577339

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Heaven by Gloria Gaither Pdf

What do you think Heaven will be like? How do you describe Heaven to your kids? What are you going to ask Jesus? Bill and Gloria Gaither gathered friends to discuss these questions and more about their eternal home. The responses were all that you might imagine...and more. Releasing simultaneously with a video of the same name, this companion book brims with laughter, tears, and a treasure chest of recollections and insights. Of course, you don't need to be reminded of the Gaithers' tremendous fan base. With over 8 million of their popular Homecoming videos sold, the potential for this comforting gift book is nothing short of heavenly. The Gaithers are constantly on best-seller lists with their videos and music. They have also sold well over 300,000 books.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 1714 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9781401676346

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The Gaither Homecoming Bible, NKJV by Anonim Pdf

The Gaither Homecoming Bible will make the Bible come alive for those seeking truth in the twenty-first century, even for those who think they already know it. For years, Bill and Gloria Gaither have reached millions of people across generations with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Their music of joy, thanksgiving, and praise ushers people into the presence of God so that He can do His wondrous work in their lives. Featuring inspirational and insightful Scripture devotions by the Gaithers and other favorite Homecoming artists; articles on beloved hymns, gospel songs, and Gaither classics and the inspiration behind them; original poetry by Gloria Gaither to enlighten and inspire; and quotes by greats of the faith, reflecting on the importance of music in the life of believers, this beautiful Bible featuring the New King James Version® (NKJV) is one that readers will treasure for years to come.

Author : Bill Gaither,Ken Abraham
Publisher : FaithWords
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780446550345

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It's More Than the Music by Bill Gaither,Ken Abraham Pdf

Bill Gaither shares the amazing story of his life revealing triumph and tragedies that everyone can learn from.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Music
ISBN : 0739076485

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Gaither Gospel Classics by Anonim Pdf

The gospel songs of Bill and Gloria Gaither have been cherished for generations. This collection features contemporary solo piano arrangements of their most popular melodies. Approximate performance times are included. Titles: Because He Lives * Come, Holy Spirit * The Family of God, with Jesus, We Just Want to Thank You * Gentle Shepherd * He Touched Me * I Will Serve Thee * Jesus Is Lord of All * The King Is Coming * The Longer I Serve Him * Something Beautiful * There's Something About That Name.

Author : Mark Ward Sr.
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781476667348

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The Lord's Radio by Mark Ward Sr. Pdf

Evangelical Christianity--the faith professed by one in four Americans--exerts an enormous influence in American society. Believed by some to have originated as a reaction to the social revolution of the 1960s, evangelicalism as a distinct subculture in fact dates to the advent of radio. The evangelical faithful flocked to the airwaves, developing a nationwide mass culture as listeners across denominational lines heard the same popular preachers and music. Evangelicals left behind the fundamentalism of the early 20th century as broadcast ministries laid the foundation for the culturally engaged New Christian Right of the late 20th century. This historical ethnography presents the era's major radio evangelists and songwriters in the own words, drawing on their writings and recordings, as well as songbooks, liner notes and "song story" anthologies of the period.

Author : Don Cusic
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9798216065562

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Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music by Don Cusic Pdf

The first comprehensive overview of contemporary inspirational music, covering its historical roots and dramatic growth into one of America's most vital music genres. The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music: Pop, Rock, and Worship is the first comprehensive reference work on a form of American music that is far more popular than nonfans may realize. It fills a major gap in the literature on American music and Christian culture, looking at this increasingly popular genre in the context of the overall history of religious music in the United States. With over 200 entries, The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music covers important performers and industry figures, songs and albums, concerts and festivals, the rise of Christian radio and television, and other issues related to the growth of inspirational music. Scholars and fans alike will find a wealth of revealing information and insightful coverage illustrating the influence of gospel on modern American music with musicians such as Elvis, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and U2.The work also examines the use of fundamental rock, pop, and rap music templates in the service of songs of faith.

Author : Edith L. Blumhofer
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467467582

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Songs I Love to Sing by Edith L. Blumhofer Pdf

Learn the surprising history shared by some of today’s most popular hymns. How did “How Great Thou Art,” an obscure Swedish hymn, get covered by Elvis? How did “Just as I Am” save Johnny Cash? How did dc Talk sanctify ’90s pop rock? In short: the Billy Graham crusades. Music animated these evangelistic extravaganzas, all of it carefully orchestrated by the “chord of three”: celebrated preacher Billy Graham, Gospel Music Hall of Fame baritone George Beverly Shea, and choral conductor and emcee Clifford Barrows. And the crusades went on to change the larger face of American music, influencing iconic popular artists in the second half of the twentieth century. The crusade songbook also took root in churches, its use spreading beyond evangelical soil into mainline Protestant and Catholic congregations. In Songs I Love to Sing, Edith L. Blumhofer narrates the “biographies” of some of the most beloved songs in modern hymnody with verve and affection. Move beyond mere nostalgia. Discover the fascinating stories behind the soundtrack of American Christianity.

Author : Bill Gaither,Gloria Gaither
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005-08-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781458458117

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The Greatest Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither (Songbook) by Bill Gaither,Gloria Gaither Pdf

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). This folio celebrates the Gaithers' long career in Christian music with 30 of their best-loved songs, including: Abide in Me * Because He Lives * He Started the Whole World Singing * I Am Loved * I Will Praise Him * The King Is Coming * Something Beautiful * There's Something About That Name * Upon This Rock * We'll Be There * Worthy the Lamb * and more.