Gaither Music release genre mixed album featuring Southern and African American Gospel

GROUNDBREAKING new albums which set out to bridge the gap between the audiences for Southern gospel and African American gospel were released by Gaither Music (Authentic in the UK) in February. 'Build A Bridge' and 'We Will Stand' were issued on CD, DVD and video and feature live performances recorded at the Potter's House in Dallas and MC'd by Bill Gaither and TD Jakes. 'Build A Bridge' features, among others, Jessy Dixon, Dottie Rambo, Cissy Houston, The Katinas, Jake Hess, The Barrett Sisters, Smokie Norful, Vestal Goodman, the Gaither Vocal Band and Albertina Walker while 'We Will Stand' features Mary Mary, Delores Washington, The Martins, Mom Winans, Larnelle Harris, Mighty Clouds Of Joy, Tramaine Hawkins and Lilly Isaacs. CR

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