NASHVILLE, TN (January 24, 2025) — In a heartwarming celebration of faith and fellowship, Bill and Gloria Gaither gathered with 200 friends, new and old, just outside Franklin, Tennessee, to create a new collection of beloved hymns and gospel songs. Joined by gospel music legends like Sandi Patti, Jason Crabb, Mark Lowry, The Oak Ridge Boys, the Gaither Vocal Band, Lynda Randle, and Autumn Nelon Streetman, alongside celebrated contemporary artists like Selah, Chris Blue, Joseph Habedank, and many others, the event united generations of gospel music talent. This powerful musical gathering reflects the enduring impact these timeless melodies have had on countless lives, inspiring heartfelt worship and community. Sweet Hymns of Fellowship is set to release on January 24, 2025, digitally, CD, and video as part of the Gaither Gospel Series.

In this extraordinary gathering, voices united in praise, lifting songs such as “Love Lifted Me,” “I Surrender All,” and “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” The experience, steeped in fellowship and the presence of the Holy Spirit, is an invitation for listeners to join the chorus and draw strength as one body in Christ. 

"Pulling together 200 artists for this project was no small feat, but it was worth every effort to create something so extraordinary,” shared Bill Gaither. “This moment is about more than music—it’s a celebration of history, legacy, and the timeless power of hymns that connect us all." 

Over the course of their legendary careers, Bill and Gloria Gaither have penned more than 700 songs, earned eight Grammy Awards, over 40 Gospel Music Association (GMA) DOVE Awards, and been named GMA Songwriter of the Year eight times. Inductees of both the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Gaithers continue to inspire generations through their music, ministry, and leadership. Most recently, the couple received the prestigious Jackie Patillo Leadership Award at the 2024 GMA DOVE Awards, recognizing their remarkable legacy in the gospel music community. 

Sweet Hymns of Fellowship will also be featured as a television special, debuting on TBN on February 1, 2025, and airing on RFD-TV and other networks. Get the full TV schedule online at Gaither.com.

Stream and purchase the new album and the companion DVD here.

Track Listing for Sweet Hymns of Fellowship 

1. Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome

2. Love Lifted Me 

3. In The Garden 

4. Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior 

5. I’d Rather Have Jesus 

6. Satisfied (Hallelujah, I Have Found Him)

7. Sweet Hour of Prayer 

8. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

9. How Beautiful Heaven Must Be 

10. He Leadeth Me

11. The Old Rugged Cross 

12. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

13. Nearer, My God to Thee 

14. Goodness Of God 

15. I Surrender All

16. I See a Crimson Stream 

17. At The Cross

About Gaither Music Group:  

One of the largest independent Christian music companies in the world and a household name for millions of fans, Gaither Music Group (part of Sun Label Group, which encompasses Gaither Music, Sun Records, Green Hill, emeraldwave by Green Hill and Rural Rhythm), in partnership with Primary Wave Music Publishing, is known worldwide for its award-winning and top-selling recordings including the Gaither Gospel Series, of which 133 products have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum.  

These recordings, which encompass more than 200 video copyrights, showcase gospel music pioneers; many of the finest performers in the gospel and country genres; up-and-coming acts; and country artists including The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Isaacs and others.  

The Gaither Music Group brand has partnered with established artists including The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, Sandi Patty, Gloria Gaynor, Steven Curtis Chapman and a host of acclaimed talent from various fields of music. Gaither Music Group has garnered sales of more than 40 million DVDs and CDs, including such PBS stalwarts as Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador, the only authorized video autobiography of Reverend Billy Graham; The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash; and three Elvis Presley projects, including He Touched Me and The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, in conjunction with the Elvis Presley Estate.  

Gaither Music Group developed a strategic partnership with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® in 2008; and its alliances with Capitol Christian Music Group, Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, Universal Music Group and Time Life Music remain bedrocks for the company. Most recently, the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel crossed the 4 billion life-to-date streaming benchmark and hosts more than 3.6 million subscribers. 

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