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{{short description|American singer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Guy Penrod
| name = Guy Penrod
| image = GuyPenrod1.jpg
| image = Guy Penrod.jpg
| caption =
| caption =
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Guy Allen Penrod
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1963|7|2|}}
| birth_date = {{bda|July 2, 1963}}
| birth_place = [[Taylor, Texas]]
| birth_place = [[Texas]], U.S.
| origin = [[Lynchburg, Virginia]]
| origin = [[Lynchburg, Virginia]], U.S.
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = [[Christian music|Christian]], [[Southern gospel]]
| genre = [[Christian music|Christian]], [[Southern gospel]]
| occupation = Singer
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 1988–present
| years_active = 1988–present
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| current_member_of = [[Gaither Vocal Band]]
| label = Servant/Spring House
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| website = {{url|guypenrod.com}}
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| associated_acts = [[Gaither Vocal Band]]
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| website = {{url|http://www.guypenrod.com}}
}}
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'''Guy Allen Penrod''' (born July 2, 1963)<ref name="Public Records">{{cite web |title=U.S. Public Records Index |url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V67D-748 |author=Texas Birth Index |year=2002 |publisher=Family Search |accessdate=November 17, 2015}}</ref> is a [[gospel music]] singer. He is known for his work as the lead singer of the [[Gaither Vocal Band]], a position he held from 1994 to 2008.
'''Guy Penrod''' (born July 2, 1963) is an American [[gospel music|gospel]] singer. He is known for his work as the lead singer of the [[Gaither Vocal Band]], a position he held from 1995 to 2009.


==Early life==
== Career ==
Penrod was born in [[Taylor, Texas]], and grew up in [[Hobbs, New Mexico]], where his father, Rev. Joseph Loren "Joe" Penrod, was the lead pastor of Temple Baptist Church, and his mother is Barbara Josie Penrod (''née'', Gray).<ref name="Public Records"/> He graduated from [[Hobbs High School]]. During his high school years Penrod recorded his first album, singing all four parts.


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Penrod is a graduate of [[Liberty University]]. Starting in the 1980s, he worked as a studio singer, backing up voices such as [[Carman (singer)|Carman]], [[Steve Green (singer)|Steve Green]], [[Amy Grant]], [[Michael W. Smith]], [[Garth Brooks]], Shania Twain, [[James Ingram]], and [[Phillips, Craig & Dean]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaither.com/artists/guy-penrod |title=Guy Penrod |publisher=Gaither Music |date=July 2, 1963 |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> He was also a member of the Christ Church Choir (as was another future Gaither Vocal Band member, [[Jonathan Pierce]]). During his years in the studio, he met [[Bill Gaither (gospel singer)|Bill Gaither]] for the first time. He also made regular appearances on [[The Nashville Network|TNN]]'s ''Music City Tonight'' as a background singer in the mid-1990s. In 1989 Penrod contributed a couple of tracks as lead vocal on a Brentwood cassette (C-5103N) titled "Following The Sun – Island Music For Believers".
==Career==
{{BLP sources section|date=February 2016}}
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Penrod is a graduate of [[Liberty University]]. Starting in the 1980s, he worked as a studio singer, backing up voices such as [[Carman (singer)|Carman]], [[Steve Green (singer)|Steve Green]], [[Amy Grant]], [[Michael W. Smith]], [[Garth Brooks]], Shania Twain, [[James Ingram]], and [[Phillips, Craig & Dean]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaither.com/artists/guy-penrod |title=Guy Penrod |publisher=Gaither Music |date=1963-07-02 |accessdate=2018-10-04}}</ref> He was also a member of the Christ Church Choir (as was another future Gaither Vocal Band member, [[Jonathan Pierce]]). During his years in the studio, he met [[Bill Gaither (gospel singer)|Bill Gaither]] for the first time. He also made regular appearances on [[The Nashville Network|TNN]]'s ''Music City Tonight'' as a background singer in the mid-1990s.


Penrod also performed briefly with the Stamps Quartet in 1987, while employed at Opryland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutelygospel.com/agm/2016/07/01/stamps-quartet-curtain-calls-encores/ |title=Stamps Quartet: Curtain Calls & Encores |work=Absolutelygospel.com |date= |accessdate=2018-10-04}}</ref>
Penrod also performed briefly with the Stamps Quartet in 1987, while employed at Opryland.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutelygospel.com/agm/2016/07/01/stamps-quartet-curtain-calls-encores/ |title=Stamps Quartet: Curtain Calls & Encores |work=Absolutelygospel.com |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref>


After accepting the position with the Gaither Vocal Band in 1994, Penrod became internationally known for his powerful vocals and broad singing range. He has performed in [[Gaither Homecoming]] concerts all over the U.S. and Canada, as well as in Europe, Australia, and Africa. In 1998, he performed a duet with the [[Cathedral Quartet]]'s lead singer [[Glen Payne]] on their ''Farewell Celebration'' video.
After accepting the position with the Gaither Vocal Band in 1994, Penrod became internationally known for his powerful vocals and broad singing range. He has performed in [[Gaither Homecoming]] concerts all over the U.S. and Canada, as well as in Europe, Australia, and Africa. In 1999, he performed a duet with the [[Cathedral Quartet]]'s lead singer [[Glen Payne]] on their ''Farewell Celebration'' video.


Penrod performed for the grand opening of [[Jerry Falwell]]'s new [[Thomas Road Baptist Church]] new 6,000 seat sanctuary.{{cn}}
Penrod performed for the grand opening of [[Jerry Falwell]]'s new [[Thomas Road Baptist Church]] new 6,000 seat sanctuary.


His album, ''The Best of Guy Penrod'', reached No. 92 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] on August 6, 2005. The DVD release was certified platinum by the RIAA.<ref name="gaither.com">{{cite web|url=http://gaither.com/news/grammy%C2%AE-award-winner-guy-penrod-releases-collection-classics |title=GRAMMY® Award Winner GUY PENROD Releases a Collection of Classics |publisher=Gaither Music |date=2017-03-20 |accessdate=2018-10-04}}</ref>
His album, ''The Best of Guy Penrod'', reached No. 92 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] on August 6, 2005. The DVD release was certified platinum by the RIAA.<ref name="gaither.com">{{cite web|url=http://gaither.com/news/grammy%C2%AE-award-winner-guy-penrod-releases-collection-classics |title=Grammy Award Winner GUY PENROD Releases a Collection of Classics |publisher=Gaither Music |date=March 20, 2017 |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref>


The Gaither Vocal Band's 2006 release was entitled ''Give It Away'', followed by ''Lovin' Life'' in 2008. Penrod won a Grammy Award for his work on the "Lovin Life" project.
The Gaither Vocal Band's 2006 release was entitled ''Give It Away'', followed by ''Lovin' Life'' in 2008. Penrod won a Grammy Award for his work on the "Lovin Life" project.


In a press release on January 13, 2009, Bill Gaither announced that Penrod would be leaving the Gaither Vocal Band and starting a solo career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gaither.com/news/press.php?uid=1595 |title=NEWS &#124; Gaither Music |publisher=Gaither.com |date= |accessdate=2018-10-04}}</ref>
In a press release on January 13, 2009, Bill Gaither announced that Penrod would be leaving the Gaither Vocal Band and starting a solo career.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gaither.com/news/press.php?uid=1595 |title=NEWS &#124; Gaither Music |publisher=Gaither.com |access-date=October 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090205040129/http://gaither.com/news/press.php?uid=1595 |archive-date=February 5, 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In August 2009, Penrod released his debut solo album, ''Breathe Deep'', on the Servant Records label. Produced by veteran country music producer and studio musician Brent Rowan, the album consists of positive country music with Christian undertones.{{cn}}
In August 2009, Penrod released his debut solo album, ''Breathe Deep'', on the Servant Records label. Produced by veteran country music producer and studio musician Brent Rowan, the album consists of positive country music with Christian undertones.


Penrod was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2011.<ref name="gaither.com"/>
Penrod was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2011.<ref name="gaither.com" />


Penrod's sophomore solo album ''Hymns'' debuted at No. 1 on the Nielsen SoundScan Southern Gospel retail chart and became the top-selling southern gospel album of 2012. Hymns sold over 100,000 units.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.singingnews.com/news/11685032/ |title=Singing News Magazine - The Printed Voice of Southern Gospel |publisher=Singingnews.com |date=2016-08-15 |accessdate=2018-10-04}}</ref>
Penrod's sophomore solo album ''Hymns'' debuted at No. 1 on the Nielsen SoundScan Southern Gospel retail chart and became the top-selling southern gospel album of 2012. ''Hymns'' sold over 100,000 units.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.singingnews.com/news/11685032/ |title=Singing News Magazine – The Printed Voice of Southern Gospel |publisher=Singingnews.com |date=August 15, 2016 |access-date=October 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913123102/http://www.singingnews.com/news/11685032/ |archive-date=September 13, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In 2012, Penrod became the new host of ''Gospel Music Showcase'', a popular [[Daystar Television Network]] program that focuses on [[southern gospel]] music. It can be seen every Saturday.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gospel Music Showcase with Guy Penrod|url=http://www.daystar.com/shows/daystar-original-programs/gospel-music-showcase-with-guy-penrod/|accessdate=January 7, 2013}}</ref> The show has been awarded an Emmy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daystar.com/guest-guide/guy-penrod/ |title=Guy Penrod - Daystar Television Guest Guide |work=Daystar.com |date=2015-03-04 |accessdate=2018-10-04}}</ref>
In 2012, Penrod became the new host of ''Gospel Music Showcase'', a popular [[Daystar Television Network]] program that focuses on [[southern gospel]] music. It can be seen every Saturday.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gospel Music Showcase with Guy Penrod|url=http://www.daystar.com/shows/daystar-original-programs/gospel-music-showcase-with-guy-penrod/|access-date=January 7, 2013}}</ref> The show has been awarded an Emmy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daystar.com/guest-guide/guy-penrod/ |title=Guy Penrod – Daystar Television Guest Guide |work=Daystar.com |date=March 4, 2015 |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref>


Penrod won "Soloist of the Year" from the National Quartet Convention in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natqc.com/category/nqc-music-awards/#.V7S3f5MrKRs |title=NQC Music Awards - NQC |publisher=Natqc.com |date= |accessdate=2018-10-04}}</ref>
Penrod won "Soloist of the Year" from the National Quartet Convention in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.natqc.com/category/nqc-music-awards/#.V7S3f5MrKRs |title=NQC Music Awards – NQC |publisher=Natqc.com |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref>


Penrod released his third solo project titled ''Worship'' in May 2014. In September 2014, Penrod released his first solo Christmas project entitled "Christmas." It became the No. 2 album in Cracker Barrel stores with 30,000 units sold, second only to Blake Shelton.<ref>{{cite web|author=SGN Scoops |url=http://www.sgnscoops.com/tag/guy-penrod/ |title=SGN Scoops Digital |publisher=Sgnscoops.com |date= |accessdate=2018-10-04}}</ref> Also in 2014, Penrod was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame alongside the Gaither Vocal Band.<ref name="gaither.com"/>
Penrod released his third solo project titled ''Worship'' in May 2014. In September 2014, Penrod released his first solo Christmas project entitled "Christmas." It became the No. 2 album in Cracker Barrel stores with 30,000 units sold, second only to Blake Shelton.<ref>{{cite web|author=SGN Scoops |url=http://www.sgnscoops.com/tag/guy-penrod/ |title=SGN Scoops Digital |publisher=Sgnscoops.com |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref> Also in 2014, Penrod was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame alongside the Gaither Vocal Band.<ref name="gaither.com" />


Penrod released his first solo DVD entitled ''Live: Hymns & Worship'' in January 2016. The Project was filmed at [[Thomas Road Baptist Church]]. The release debuted at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' chart for music videos sold upon its release.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Video Sales|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/music-video|accessdate=February 16, 2016}}</ref> The album debuted at #2 on the "Billboard" chart for contemporary Christian music.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Album Sales|url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/contemporary-christian-music|accessdate=February 16, 2016}}</ref>
Penrod released his first solo DVD entitled ''Live: Hymns & Worship'' in January 2016. The Project was filmed at [[Thomas Road Baptist Church]]. The release debuted at No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' chart for music videos sold upon its release.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Music Video Sales|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/music-video|access-date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> The album debuted at #2 on the "Billboard" chart for contemporary Christian music.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Music Album Sales|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/charts/contemporary-christian-music|access-date=February 16, 2016}}</ref>


Penrod was a featured performer at the Faith Freedom & Future Inaugural Ball hosted by the Family Research Council, following the January 2017 inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.<ref>{{cite web|title=Guy Penrod to be Featured at Inaugural Celebration|url=http://www.singingnews.com/news/guy-penrod-to-be-featured-at-inaugural-celebration/}}</ref>
Penrod was a featured performer at the Faith Freedom & Future Inaugural Ball hosted by the [[Family Research Council]], following the January 2017 inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.<ref>{{cite web|title=Guy Penrod to be Featured at Inaugural Celebration|url=http://www.singingnews.com/news/guy-penrod-to-be-featured-at-inaugural-celebration/|access-date=March 16, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170119070527/http://www.singingnews.com/news/guy-penrod-to-be-featured-at-inaugural-celebration/|archive-date=January 19, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In March 2017, Penrod returned with an album entitled ''Classics''. The album was a new solo recording of popular songs he performed during his tenure with the Gaither Vocal Band.<ref>{{cite web|title=Guy Penrod Returns with New Album Classics|url=http://www.hallels.com/articles/16771/20170122/guy-penrod-returns-with-new-album-classics.htm}}</ref>
In March 2017, Penrod returned with an album entitled ''Classics''. The album was a new solo recording of popular songs he performed during his tenure with the Gaither Vocal Band.<ref>{{cite web|title=Guy Penrod Returns with New Album Classics|date=October 2, 2014 |url=http://www.hallels.com/articles/16771/20170122/guy-penrod-returns-with-new-album-classics.htm}}</ref>


Penrod has often appeared on the stage of the "Grand Ole Opry" as a guest artist.<ref name="gaither.com"/>
Penrod has often appeared on the stage of the "Grand Ole Opry" as a guest artist.<ref name="gaither.com" />


Penrod reached back into the well of beloved hymns with his 7th solo release. ''Blessed Assurance'' was released in February 2018. The album includes Penrod singing twelve newly recorded hymns featuring his signature country sound.{{cn}}
Penrod reached back into the well of beloved hymns with his 7th solo release. ''Blessed Assurance'' was released in February 2018. The album includes Penrod singing twelve newly recorded hymns featuring his signature country sound.


==Personal life==
== Personal life ==
Penrod and his wife, Angie (Clark), have eight children—seven boys and a girl (the youngest)... All their children are home schooled.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Zeitner|first1=Wayne|title=Guy Penrod: A Man Among Men|url=http://www.homecomingmagazine.com/article/guy-penrod-a-man-among-men/|publisher=Salem Publishing}}</ref>
Penrod and his wife, Angie (Clark), have eight children—seven boys and a girl. All of their children are home schooled.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Zeitner|first1=Wayne|title=Guy Penrod: A Man Among Men|url=http://www.homecomingmagazine.com/article/guy-penrod-a-man-among-men/|publisher=Salem Publishing}}</ref>


==Discography==
== Discography ==
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=== Solo ===
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===Solo===
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! scope="row"| ''The Best of Guy Penrod''
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* Release date: July 19, 2005
* Release date: July 19, 2005
* Label: Gaither Music Group
* Label: Gaither Music Group
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! scope="row"| ''Breathe Deep''
! scope="row"| ''Breathe Deep''
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* Release date: February 23, 2010
* Release date: February 23, 2010
* Label: Servant/Spring House
* Label: Servant/Spring House
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! scope="row"| ''Hymns''
! scope="row"| ''Hymns''
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* Release date: March 26, 2012
* Release date: March 26, 2012
* Label: Servant/Spring House
* Label: Servant/Spring House
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! scope="row"| ''Worship''
! scope="row"| ''Worship''
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* Release date: May 27, 2014
* Release date: May 27, 2014
* Label: Servant/Spring House
* Label: Servant/Spring House
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! scope="row"| ''Christmas''
! scope="row"| ''Christmas''
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* Release date: September, 2014
* Release date: September 2014
* Label: Servant/Spring House
* Label: Servant/Spring House
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! scope="row"|''Live: Hymns & Worship''
! scope="row"|''Live: Hymns & Worship''
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* Release date: January 29, 2016
* Release date: January 29, 2016
* Label: Servant/Gaither Music Group<ref name="Amazon.com">[https://www.amazon.com/Live-Hymns-Worship-Guy-Penrod/dp/B017IXVS16/ref=sr_1_6?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1457031250&sr=1-6&refinements=p_n_format_browse-bin%3A492510011 Guy Penrod — ''Live: Hymns & Worship'']</ref>
* Label: Servant/Gaither Music Group<ref name="Amazon.com">[https://www.amazon.com/Live-Hymns-Worship-Guy-Penrod/dp/B017IXVS16/ref=sr_1_6?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1457031250&sr=1-6&refinements=p_n_format_browse-bin%3A492510011 Guy Penrod — ''Live: Hymns & Worship'']</ref>
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! scope="row"| ''Classics''
! scope="row"| ''Classics''
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* Release date: March, 2017
* Release date: March 2017
* Label: Servant/Gaither Music Group<ref name="All Music">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/classics-mw0003016329/releases |title=Classics - Guy Penrod &#124; Releases |publisher=AllMusic |date=2017-03-10 |accessdate=2018-10-04}}</ref>
* Label: Servant/Gaither Music Group<ref name="All Music">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/classics-mw0003016329/releases |title=Classics – Guy Penrod &#124; Releases |publisher=AllMusic |date=March 10, 2017 |access-date=October 4, 2018}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| ''Blessed Assurance''
! scope="row"| ''Blessed Assurance''
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* Release date: February, 2018
* Release date: February 2018
* Label: Servant/Gaither Music Group
* Label: Servant/Gaither Music Group
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===With The Gaither Vocal Band===
=== With the Gaither Vocal Band ===


* 1995: ''Southern Classics'', Vol. 2
* 1995: ''Southern Classics'', Vol. 2
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* 2008: ''Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style''
* 2008: ''Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style''
* 2009: ''Reunion'', Vol. 1 & 2
* 2009: ''Reunion'', Vol. 1 & 2
* 2019: ''Reunion''

=== Singles ===
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! Album
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| 2009
| "Knowing What I Know About Heaven"
| ''Breathe Deep''
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=== Music videos ===
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! Video
! Director
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| 2009
| "Knowing What I Know About Heaven"
| [[Steven Goldmann]]
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==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


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Latest revision as of 20:06, 14 September 2024

Guy Penrod
Background information
Born (1963-07-02) July 2, 1963 (age 61)
Texas, U.S.
OriginLynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
GenresChristian, Southern gospel
OccupationSinger
Years active1988–present
Member ofGaither Vocal Band
Websiteguypenrod.com

Guy Penrod (born July 2, 1963) is an American gospel singer. He is known for his work as the lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band, a position he held from 1995 to 2009.

Career

[edit]

Penrod is a graduate of Liberty University. Starting in the 1980s, he worked as a studio singer, backing up voices such as Carman, Steve Green, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, James Ingram, and Phillips, Craig & Dean.[1] He was also a member of the Christ Church Choir (as was another future Gaither Vocal Band member, Jonathan Pierce). During his years in the studio, he met Bill Gaither for the first time. He also made regular appearances on TNN's Music City Tonight as a background singer in the mid-1990s. In 1989 Penrod contributed a couple of tracks as lead vocal on a Brentwood cassette (C-5103N) titled "Following The Sun – Island Music For Believers".

Penrod also performed briefly with the Stamps Quartet in 1987, while employed at Opryland.[2]

After accepting the position with the Gaither Vocal Band in 1994, Penrod became internationally known for his powerful vocals and broad singing range. He has performed in Gaither Homecoming concerts all over the U.S. and Canada, as well as in Europe, Australia, and Africa. In 1999, he performed a duet with the Cathedral Quartet's lead singer Glen Payne on their Farewell Celebration video.

Penrod performed for the grand opening of Jerry Falwell's new Thomas Road Baptist Church new 6,000 seat sanctuary.

His album, The Best of Guy Penrod, reached No. 92 on the Billboard 200 on August 6, 2005. The DVD release was certified platinum by the RIAA.[3]

The Gaither Vocal Band's 2006 release was entitled Give It Away, followed by Lovin' Life in 2008. Penrod won a Grammy Award for his work on the "Lovin Life" project.

In a press release on January 13, 2009, Bill Gaither announced that Penrod would be leaving the Gaither Vocal Band and starting a solo career.[4]

In August 2009, Penrod released his debut solo album, Breathe Deep, on the Servant Records label. Produced by veteran country music producer and studio musician Brent Rowan, the album consists of positive country music with Christian undertones.

Penrod was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2011.[3]

Penrod's sophomore solo album Hymns debuted at No. 1 on the Nielsen SoundScan Southern Gospel retail chart and became the top-selling southern gospel album of 2012. Hymns sold over 100,000 units.[5]

In 2012, Penrod became the new host of Gospel Music Showcase, a popular Daystar Television Network program that focuses on southern gospel music. It can be seen every Saturday.[6] The show has been awarded an Emmy.[7]

Penrod won "Soloist of the Year" from the National Quartet Convention in 2013.[8]

Penrod released his third solo project titled Worship in May 2014. In September 2014, Penrod released his first solo Christmas project entitled "Christmas." It became the No. 2 album in Cracker Barrel stores with 30,000 units sold, second only to Blake Shelton.[9] Also in 2014, Penrod was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame alongside the Gaither Vocal Band.[3]

Penrod released his first solo DVD entitled Live: Hymns & Worship in January 2016. The Project was filmed at Thomas Road Baptist Church. The release debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart for music videos sold upon its release.[10] The album debuted at #2 on the "Billboard" chart for contemporary Christian music.[11]

Penrod was a featured performer at the Faith Freedom & Future Inaugural Ball hosted by the Family Research Council, following the January 2017 inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, DC.[12]

In March 2017, Penrod returned with an album entitled Classics. The album was a new solo recording of popular songs he performed during his tenure with the Gaither Vocal Band.[13]

Penrod has often appeared on the stage of the "Grand Ole Opry" as a guest artist.[3]

Penrod reached back into the well of beloved hymns with his 7th solo release. Blessed Assurance was released in February 2018. The album includes Penrod singing twelve newly recorded hymns featuring his signature country sound.

Personal life

[edit]

Penrod and his wife, Angie (Clark), have eight children—seven boys and a girl. All of their children are home schooled.[14]

Discography

[edit]

Solo

[edit]
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US Christian US US Country
The Best of Guy Penrod
  • Release date: July 19, 2005
  • Label: Gaither Music Group
 4 92 —
Breathe Deep
  • Release date: February 23, 2010
  • Label: Servant/Spring House
 7 108 41
Hymns
  • Release date: March 26, 2012
  • Label: Servant/Spring House
 5 85 —
Worship
  • Release date: May 27, 2014
  • Label: Servant/Spring House
 11 197 —
Christmas
  • Release date: September 2014
  • Label: Servant/Spring House
 13 — —
Live: Hymns & Worship
  • Release date: January 29, 2016
  • Label: Servant/Gaither Music Group[15]
 2 167 —
Classics
  • Release date: March 2017
  • Label: Servant/Gaither Music Group[16]
 — — —
Blessed Assurance
  • Release date: February 2018
  • Label: Servant/Gaither Music Group
 24 — —
"—" denotes unknown or no chart status

With the Gaither Vocal Band

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  • 1995: Southern Classics, Vol. 2
  • 1997: Loving God & Loving Each Other
  • 1998: Still The Greatest Story Ever Told
  • 1999: God Is Good
  • 2000: I Do Believe
  • 2002: Everything Good
  • 2003: A Cappella
  • 2004: The Best Of The GVB
  • 2006: Give It Away
  • 2007: Together, feat. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
  • 2008: Lovin' Life
  • 2008: Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style
  • 2009: Reunion, Vol. 1 & 2
  • 2019: Reunion

Singles

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Year Single Album
2009 "Knowing What I Know About Heaven" Breathe Deep

Music videos

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Year Video Director
2009 "Knowing What I Know About Heaven" Steven Goldmann

References

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  2. ^ "Stamps Quartet: Curtain Calls & Encores". Absolutelygospel.com. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
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  4. ^ "NEWS | Gaither Music". Gaither.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2009. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  5. ^ "Singing News Magazine – The Printed Voice of Southern Gospel". Singingnews.com. August 15, 2016. Archived from the original on September 13, 2016. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  6. ^ "Gospel Music Showcase with Guy Penrod". Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  7. ^ "Guy Penrod – Daystar Television Guest Guide". Daystar.com. March 4, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  8. ^ "NQC Music Awards – NQC". Natqc.com. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  9. ^ SGN Scoops. "SGN Scoops Digital". Sgnscoops.com. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  10. ^ "Music Video Sales". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  11. ^ "Music Album Sales". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  12. ^ "Guy Penrod to be Featured at Inaugural Celebration". Archived from the original on January 19, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  13. ^ "Guy Penrod Returns with New Album Classics". October 2, 2014.
  14. ^ Zeitner, Wayne. "Guy Penrod: A Man Among Men". Salem Publishing.
  15. ^ Guy Penrod — Live: Hymns & Worship
  16. ^ "Classics – Guy Penrod | Releases". AllMusic. March 10, 2017. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
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