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Saying Goodbye to our Dear Friend Rosa Nell We are sad to hear the news of the death of Rosa Nell Speer Powell today. [Pictured bottom left.] She was 94 years old. Rosa Nell was the last surviving Speer sibling with brother Ben preceding her in death by 6 weeks. Sister Mary Tom died in … Continued

Mother was a renegade, always wild and free even though she stayed and lived in a very structured framework.  I learned from her that no one could ever steal my mind unless I was an accomplice.  I saw her clean house, fix meals, and serve like a slave at times to the childish demands of … Continued

By: Gloria Gaither Much has been written, taught, preached about prayer and why it does or doesn’t work. By“work” most people mean “work to our advantage” or “ get the sought-after result.” There areprescriptions, prayer guides, and instruction manuals on prayer with tidy lists of what thosewho pray must do– and in what order—if they … Continued

Make It A Multigenerational Vacation in 2018 5 Brilliant Reasons to Consider a Homecoming Cruise Multigenerational vacations are growing in popularity, and for good reason.  Priceless memories are made when kids, parents and grandparents experience new adventures together, away from everyday responsibilities.  And many potential vacationers do not realize that Gaither cruises are carefully crafted … Continued

Earth Day Ideas for the Whole Family Earth Day (April 22) offers us a natural opportunity to engage in intentional conversations and actions for the sake of our planet. People of faith have every reason to acknowledge the value of creation and take personal responsibility for caring for the natural resources entrusted to us.  Let’s … Continued

Ben SpeerJune 26, 1930 – April 7, 2017    The Southern Gospel world and the Gaither Homecoming Family have lost an icon and dear friend. Ben Speer passed away on April 7 after a courageous battle with Alzheimers.  He was 86 years old.   An original member of the renowned Speer Family, Ben Speer was among … Continued

Statler Brother Singer Jimmy Fortune Sings the Classics on Upcoming Album Set for Release April 21   Project Features Ricky Skaggs, The Isaacs and the Voices of Lee Available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Locations Nationwide   NASHVILLE, Tenn. — March 20, 2017— Jimmy Fortune, a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee and member … Continued

GRAMMY® Award Winner GUY PENROD Releases a Collection of Classics   One of Gospel Music’s Treasured Artists CapturesSome of His Most Popular Hits on New Release   NASHVILLE, Tenn.—March 20th, 2017—GRAMMY® and GMA DOVE Award-winning recording artist Guy Penrod has just released Classics (Gaither Music Group/Servant Records), a new recording that features some of his most requested … Continued

Are you waiting for your ship to come in?  We sure hope so!  Because the Homecoming family might just be on it! We have just set the dates for our next Homecoming Caribbean Cruise!  We are setting sail March 11 through March 18, 2018. This year we are taking a new route!  And we are … Continued

Joey Feek’s Solo Debut, If Not For You, To Be Released   Originally recorded in 2005, the Rory Feek-produced album includes memories and stories from the singer and her family   NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 9, 2017 — The country solo album debut from Joey Feek, one half of GRAMMY®-winning country music duo Joey+Rory, will … Continued