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Bill Gaither Celebrates 90th Birthday with Historic Homecoming Gathering on I Go to the Rock, Out Today

More Than 250 Gospel Artists Unite for Landmark Gaither Music Group Album and Television Special


Bill Gaither Celebrates 90th Birthday with Historic Homecoming Gathering on I Go to the Rock, Out Today


2026/03/27.BillGaitherCelebrates90thBirthdaywithHistoricHomecomingGathering.asp
NEWS SOURCE: The Press House
March 27, 2026

NASHVILLE (March 27, 2026) – Today, on the eve of Bill Gaither’s 90th birthday, Gaither Music Group releases I Go to the Rock, a powerful new Homecoming recording that captures a remarkable gathering of more than 250 artists brought together by Bill and his wife, Gloria, last fall for one of the largest Homecoming tapings in the Gaithers’ storied history. Filmed during an all-day event at TBN Studios in Hendersonville, Tennessee, the performances are now available on CD and DVD.

Hosted by GRAMMY-winning Gospel icons Bill and Gloria Gaither, I Go to the Rock celebrates the enduring message of faith and hope at the heart of Gospel music. The recording brings together songs and voices that have shaped generations, reflecting the spirit of the Homecoming gatherings that continue to connect artists and audiences today.

“To stand shoulder to shoulder in praise and song with over 250 artists was awe-inspiring,” said Bill Gaither. “Vocal performances included Gospel pioneers who helped build this family of singers and musicians, along with new vocal talent delivering this music and message to the next generation. It was a special day for Gloria and me.”

The milestone taping brought together celebrated performers including the Gaither Vocal Band, Sandi Patty, The Martins, The Isaacs, Chris Blue, Jason Crabb, David Phelps, Angela Primm and many others. The gathering united both legendary voices and rising talents from across Gospel, Christian and country music, creating an atmosphere of fellowship, celebration and shared devotion.

Produced with the signature warmth and musical excellence of the Gaither Homecoming series, the recording blends intricate musical arrangements with the intimacy and joy that have made the Homecoming gatherings beloved worldwide. Highlights include a stirring a cappella rendition of “Amazing Grace” led by Sonya Isaacs; Chris Blue, Jason Crabb and Angie Primm leading the audience through a powerful performance of “I Go to the Rock;” and a special spoken-word segment by Gloria Gaither.

The event also featured classic hymns and Gospel favorites including “Where Could I Go,” “Just As I Am” and a deeply moving rendition of “Sweet Beulah Land,” written by the late Squire Parsons and performed by his son Sam Parsons — a moment that captured the spirit of faith and legacy at the heart of the gathering.

One of the album’s standout performances is “Bread Upon the Water,” written by Bill Gaither and Janny Grein and originally recorded by the Gaither Vocal Band on their 2006 album Give It Away. This new interpretation features current Gaither Vocal Band vocalist Wes Hampton alongside GVB alumnus Marshall Hall, joined by Michael Booth, Ronnie Booth, Ernie Haase, and Dustin Doyle. The soulful performance blends powerful solo moments with vibrant ensemble harmonies.

I Go to the Rock is available now as an audio album, full-length DVD and television special. The program will air on TBN, RFD-TV, The Word Network, Vision, TCT, The Walk TV, TLN, Hope TV, The Miracle Channel, CTS, CTN and Heartland.

A radio special will premiere on SiriusXM Radio, and songs from the project will also be featured on Bill Gaither’s SiriusXM enLighten channel (Channel 150).

The full-length project will also be available to steam at Gaither TV+ or purchase the DVD and CD at Gaither.com. Purchase or stream the project  here.

In addition to the album and television broadcast, fans can also access Gaither Homecoming programming through the newly launched GaitherTV channel on XUMO PLAY, available for free across TV, mobile, and tablet devices.

Find high resolution, cover art and media assets here.







CD & DVD Track List:

CD Track Sequence:

  1. Where Could I Go
  2. Just As I Am/The Lord’s Prayer
  3. Majesty
  4. Amazing Grace (feat. Sonya Isaacs Yeary)
  5. Bread Upon The Water (feat. Marshall Hall, Michael Booth, Ernie Haase, Dustin Doyle, Ronnie Booth, and Wes Hampton)
  6. Child, You're Forgiven (feat. Gene McDonald)
  7. I Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey (feat. Mark Trammell, Roland Kesterson, Angela Primm, Joyce Martin Sanders, and Libbi Perry)
  8. Love In Any Language (feat. Sandi Patty, Don Peslis, Reggie & Ladye Love Smith, and Wes Hampton)
  9. Sweet Beulah Land (feat. Squire Parsons and Sam Parsons)
  10. I Go To The Rock (feat. Jason Crabb, Angela Primm, and Chris Blue)
  11. He Looked Beyond My Fault (And Saw My Need) (feat. Kim Hopper)
  12. I Speak Jesus (feat. Karen Peck and New River)
  13. There’s Something About That Name (featuring Gaither Vocal Band and Gloria Gaither)

DVD Track Sequence:

1.) Where Could I Go

2.) Just As I Am

3.) The Lord’s Prayer

4.) Majesty

5.) Amazing Grace (feat. Sonya Isaacs Yeary)

6.) Bread Upon The Water (feat. Marshall Hall, Michael Booth, Ernie Haase, Dustin Doyle, Ronnie Booth, and Wes Hampton)

7.) Child, You're Forgiven (feat. Gene McDonald)

8.) I Wouldn’t Take Nothing For My Journey (feat. Mark Trammell, Roland Kesterson, Angela Primm, Joyce Martin Sanders, and Libbi Perry)

9.) Love In Any Language (feat. Sandi Patty, Don Peslis, Reggie & Ladye Love Smith, and Wes Hampton)

10.) Sweet Beulah Land (feat. Squire Parsons and Sam Parsons)

11.) I Go To The Rock (feat. Jason Crabb, Angela Primm, and Chris Blue)

12.) He Looked Beyond My Fault (And Saw My Need) (feat. Kim Hopper)

13.) I Speak Jesus (feat. Karen Peck and New River)

14.) There’s Something About That Name (featuring Gaither Vocal Band and Gloria Gaither)

Watch the Behind-The-Scenes Video from the Homecoming TV Taping:

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 Travis Tritt, Reba McEntire, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, Whitney Houston, 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 50 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, and Universal Music Group 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 4 million subscribers.



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