This was released in 1997 and was sold at the NQC.
This first Volume of the History of Southern Gospel Music explores the music's early roots and its evolution from the camp meeting to the National Quartet Convention. Come with us as we trace Southern Gospel's history from the influence of the Great Revival early in the 19th Century to the expansion of the Sacred Harp system into the seven-shape note system after the Civil War. Learn how the pioneering efforts of James D. Vaughan led to the very first traveling quartets, and discover how his creation of a music-publishing dynasty helped spread the Word.
See rare performances of some of Southern Gospel's greatest legends like the Chuck Wagon Gang, The Blackwoods, The Statesmen and The Harmoneers. And listen as these world-renowned artists recall their beginnings and give insight into their musical inspirations. This is an unforgettable telling of musical history from the singers who have made Southern Gospel Music great!
This second Volume of The History of Southern Gospel Music documents the passage of Southern Gospel into the era of television and rock 'n' roll to the present day. Join Les Beasley and the Florida Boys as they bring Southern Gospel into the hearts and homes of millions of viewers with their nationally syndicated television show Gospel Singing Jubilee. Learn how J.D. Sumner and The Stamps helped spread the message as they opened for the one and only Elvis Presley in 1971 and consequently brought new awareness to the genre. Follow gospel music's heroes from the days of the Gospel Singing Caravan and Rex Humbard's Cathedral Of Tomorrow to the 40th Anniversary of the National Quartet Convention. Hear the inspiration and music of Glen Payne, George Younce, the LeFeveres, The Hoppers, The Isaacs, The Martins and more. Discover how the sounds have changed, but the message has remained the same in the History of Southern Gospel Music.
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