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Oct

2008

Guy Penrod Takes A Sabbatical From The Vocal Band

Gaither Music announced today that Gaither Vocal Band lead singer, Guy Penrod, will be taking a sabbatical from the Homecoming Tour for a few weeks. He has been singing and traveling full-time with the Gaither Vocal Band since 1994 and his faithfulness throughout that time is being honored with some much-deserved rest and personal time. Guy will spend these weeks resting, enjoying his family and recharging physically, emotionally and spiritually.

The Vocal Band will be assisted by distinguished GVB alumni Mark Lowry and David Phelps, as well as young vocal sensation, Jason Crabb, who will alternately cover Guy's vocal part during the next few weeks. As always, the Gaither organization is committed to creating an unparalleled concert experience for ticket holders and anticipates that these three gifted artists will contribute an extraordinary element to the Homecoming program during Guy's temporary absence.

"Guy has a tremendous following of friends and fans around the world who care about his well-being," Bill Gaither expressed, "So the Homecoming family extends our sincere thanks in advance for fans' support of this decision to give our friend some time off."

"Guy is more than a big voice on whom the Vocal Band relies heavily," he added. "He is first a father, husband and friend and honestly, this time of rest was my idea because I love him and I know that our busy lives rarely offer the opportunity to look after our own needs. I look at this sabbatical as a gift that will refresh Guy and help him keep his body and spirit strong for the years to come."

Reader Comments

Praying that Guy gets all the R&R;he needs & can come back refreshed & ready to go again.

God is good all the time & all the time God is good.

Elaine Harcourt

Commented by On 10/09/2008

If anyone deserved a break it's Guy!

Commented by Brad Moreland On 10/09/2008

Guy, you will be missed at the Concerts.
However will be Praying for you to rest and enjoy your family as well as spending time in your Bible and having some quite time with the God you love so much.

Love you,Praying for your health and for your precious family.

Commented by On 10/09/2008

Guy will definately be missed. I can't help but be cynical enough to wonder if there's more than meets the eye, here. I realize performers work hard on the road, but GVB does not keep a very full schedule. They only work 3 nights most weeks, always home for Sunday morning, and generally don't work much more than half the year.

Also, I've never heard of sabbaticals, other than in the academic and pastoral realms. Is this something new?

Commented by On 10/09/2008

Don'r know anything about the personal life of Guy but do know he CAN SING. Gaither has been blessed with men that make him look good and that is a good trait for him -- knowing how to pick great singers. Maybe sometimes John can do one of those History 101 articles on Guy Penrod. I have nothing but admiration and respect for Guy Penrod.
With all due respect to the other people filling in for him, talented as they are, Guy should not lose sleep about being replaced unless he wants to be replaced!

Commented by On 10/09/2008

I imagine he just needs a break, Ron. Traveling like that for so many years does get grueling I'm sure. He probably wants to spend some time with his family. Regardless, if wanted us to know the reason for his break, I'm sure he'd tell us.

Commented by On 10/10/2008

God Be with you Guy. Enjoy your family and may God Bless you beyond measure. Thanks for all of your blessings, Betty

Commented by On 10/10/2008

God bless you Guy for the blessings I've received through your music. Enjoy your time off with your boys and we'll look forward to hearing you again soon. Manuel and Jan

Exposure to The Son May Prevent Burning.

Commented by mcorton On 10/11/2008

May God richly bless this time you take to renew yourself. I pray that He will be especially close to you right now. We can't keep giving ourselves to others without putting something back in to renew our energies. Thank you for caring about the rest of us by caring for yourself. Your lucky wife and family now get you all to themselves! God Bless You and Yours, Guy. See you soon!

Commented by On 10/11/2008

There is a bit of skeptic in me as well. I pray for his personal health and the health of his family.Mark Lowry has called Guy Penrod the "Godliest man I know." Watching guy peform in concert with the Vocal Band or the full on Homecoming crew, he stands out....the large gentle man with wonderfual and unique voice. My wishes and prayers are for the story to be true as presented and Guy gets the rest and peace he needs.

Commented by On 10/12/2008

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