David Phelps
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the American politician, please see David D. Phelps.
| David Phelps | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1969 (age 39–40) |
| Genre(s) | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Voice type(s) | Lyric Tenor (E2[1]-C♯6[1]) |
| Label(s) | Springhill Music Word Entertainment |
| Associated acts | The Gaither Vocal Band |
| Website | davidphelps.com |
David Phelps is an American Christian vocalist, songwriter and vocal arranger, who is most known for his stint as tenor and soloist in the Gaither Vocal Band, with which he performed for 8 years. During and after his time with the Vocal Band, David has released several solo albums, including three Christmas collections. David has Appeared on Extreme Makeover Home Edition for the Woodhouse family
Contents |
[edit] Background
David is a lyric tenor as a trademark of his large range, especially his ability to sing in a high tessitura for sustained periods. Live recordings, whether by himself or with the Gaithers, indicate he has more than a three octave full voice range. In the first verse of "Just As I Am," off of the album "Revelation," David sings an E2. This is attested by live performances. During a performance of "When God Dips His Love In My Heart," he ably sings an F5, full voice, and sustains it for a significant period of time. During his time with the Gaither Vocal Band, his high tessitura was employed often. He was introduced to Bill Gaither by Mark Lowry, who was (and is now again) the baritone in the group. Lowry brought Gaither a tape of Phelps. During a performance of "Let Freedom Ring," he ably sings an F5 in full voice
David has been married for 11 years to his wife, Lori, and together the two have four children, Callie, Maggie Beth, Grant and Coby. Callie, Maggie Beth and Grant can be seen on the Gaither Homecoming videos "Christmas in the Country" and "A Time for Joy." The Phelps Family currently reside in the surrounding areas of Franklin, Tennessee. David is a graduate of the Baylor University School of Music in Waco, TX.
As of 13th January, David is once again, part of the Gaither Vocal Band. He will be sharing the tenor part with Wes Hampton.
[edit] Awards
Nominated for 2009 Visionary Award for Male Entertainer of the Year[2]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo Studio Albums
- 2008 The Voice
- 2005 Life is a Church
- 2004 Revelation
- 2001 David Phelps
- 1994 Journey to Grace
[edit] Solo Live Albums
- 2008 O Holy Night CD/DVD (Live with guest appearance by Jack Daniels)
- 2007 Live in Birmingham CD/DVD
- 2006 Legacy of Love CD/DVD (Certified Gold)
[edit] Solo Christmas Albums
- 2008 O Holy Night CD/DVD (Live with guest appearance by Jack Daniels)
- 2007 One Wintry Night
- 2000 Joy, Joy
[edit] Gaither Vocal Band projects
- 2009 Reunion Vol. 1 & 2
- 2004 Greatest Hits
- 2003 A Capella
- 2002 Everything Good
- 2000 I Do Believe
- 1999 God Is Good
- 1998 Still the Greatest Story Ever Told
- 1998 Hawaiian Homecoming
[edit] Miscellaneous
- Currently lives just south of Nashville, TN with his wife Lori and their four children.
- Has performed live as part of the Gaither Vocal Band at six Billy Graham Mission crusades.
- Arranged several pieces for the Gaither Vocal Band; one is found on Everything Good, several on A Capella.
- Artist in Residence at First Baptist Church, Hurst TX (1994-1996).
- Director of the Baylor Religious Hour Choir, Baylor University, Waco, TX (1992).
- Works With Wes Hampton At The Gaither Vocal Band
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Youtube - David Phelps' Vocal Range". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nO6eV7Ls7SQ.
- ^ [Christian Music Hall of Fame official site http://www.hallmuseum.com/9awards.htm]
