The Gospel Plowboys – Welcome Home
The Gospel Plowboys, based in Salisbury, NC, combines the talents of David Murph (mandolin), John Goodson (banjo), Michael Jenkins (guitar), David Brown (guitar, bass), Andrew Brown (bass, dobro) and Kris Miller (guitar). Between the six musicians, five are vocalists as well. While their music is what brings them to the stage, their mission is what brought them together first. As founding member, David Murph says, “Plowing the ground, planting the seed, that Christ died for you. When we play a show, our mission is to present heartfelt music with the message that Christ paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of us.” And if the band’s debut release for Mountain Fever Records, Welcome Home, is anything, it is certainly proof positive that their message is being delivered in a very sincere way.
Drawing songs straight from old church hymnals, to that of writers in bluegrass and gospel music, Welcome Home will surely tug on the heartstrings of every listener. The album opens with “Dearest Friend” written by G.T. Speer and moves quickly into a traditional hymn, “Red River.” The band reached back for some bluegrass gospel standards such as the Bill Castle original, “The Dream,” first recorded by IIIrd Tyme Out, as well as Ralph Stanley’s “Daniel Prayed.” The title track, written by Indiana evangelist Billy Fields, is perhaps the crown jewel of the album both in subject matter and performance, fulfilling God’s promise to all that answer the gospel call:
These lyrics perfectly sum up a collection of songs that support the very message The Gospel Plowboys carry wherever they go.
Welcome Home Track List:
- Dearest Friend
- Red River
- Saved By The Blood
- Welcome Home
- Daniel Prayed
- The Dream
- Rise and Shine
- Lord I’ll Go On For You
- Because He Lives
- Everybody Will Be Happy
- Forever On My Knees
- It Is Well
The Gospel Plowboys’ debut album for Mountain Fever, produced by Aaron Ramsey, is available to radio and consumers today. Radio programmers may download the album viaAirPlayDirect or through a digital download by emailing radio@mountainfever.com. Consumers may purchase Welcome Home wherever great music is sold, including thesedigital outlets. For more about The Gospel Plowboys, visit www.gospelplowboys.com.