From Gaither.com

1/13/09 (Alexandria, Indiana) - With mixed emotions and tremendous optimism about the future, Gaither Music Group announces major personnel changes for the Gaither Vocal Band, including the return of some of the group's best-loved alumni.

After more than 14 years as the Gaither Vocal Band's lead singer, Guy Penrod will now begin a new journey. Bill Gaither is delighted to announce today that Guy is pursuing a new direction as a solo artist. It is a bittersweet transition as Penrod will miss sharing the stage with his comrades and he will be greatly missed.

Lancaster, PA - Popular female vocalist, Janet Paschal will be the featured artist on this weeks The Gospel Greats program. The popular, weekly, syndicated Southern Gospel radio program airs on nearly 200 stations throughout the United States and Canada. The programs multi-award winning host, Paul Heil visits with Paschal and plays songs from her brand new recording, Treasure. Songs featured on this weeks Gospel Greats include Through Every Storm, Jesus Is Alive And Well, Im The One, Sail For The Other Side and Paschals latest radio release, Hide Me, Sweet Rock Of Ages, which is the Number One Top New Release, according to the February issue of The Singing News Magazine. During this weeks Gospel Greats, Paschal shares with listeners in-depth information regarding the selection process of the songs featured on her new recording for Vine Records, and she also discusses her recently released book entitled, Treasures of the Snow.

Nashville, TN---The 145 Music Group has signed, soloist, Paul Armstrong to an exclusive recording agreement on the company’s Gentle Breeze label.
 
Paul has dedicated his life to presenting the Gospel of Jesus Christ through song in a clear, concise manner.  Since childhood, he has been singing about the Lord to congregations in churches and other venues of all sizes.  Paul and his wife, along with their two children are active members of Hunter Street Baptist Church in Hoover, AL.
 

The current edition of the Gospel Music Today Webcast includes interviews with Royce Taylor of The Toney Brothers and Southern Gospel songwriter Ray Holliday.

SonShip is the Feature Group, and the program includes music by Brian Free and Assurance and Evidence, along with Southern Gospel news and concert information hosted by Ken and Jean Grady.