A Farewell Celebration

Jan 1, 1999

★ 7.0

A farewell celebration for Glen Payne, George Younce, Ernie Haase, Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett.

Overview

"The Cathedrals: A Farewell Celebration" captures this legendary group during one of their finest - and most emotional - hours. This video was taped at a live concert in the Ryman Auditorium on the Nashville stop of the group's 1999 farewell tour. The farewell celebration, hosted by Bill Gaither, attracted some of the biggest names in gospel music. Shown paying musical tribute to the Cathedrals are the Statler Brothers, the Oak Ridge Boys, Sandi Patty, Guy Penrod and others.

Genres

Music

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Cast

Himself, The Cathedrals

Glen Payne

Himself, The Cathedrals

George Younce

Himself, The Cathedrals

Ernie Haase

Himself, The Cathedrals

Scott Fowler

Himself

Bill Gaither

The Statler Brothers

Don Reid

The Statler Brothers

Harold Reid

The Statler Brothers

Phil Balsley

The Statler Brothers

Jimmy Fortune

The Oak Ridge Boys

William Lee Golden

The Oak Ridge Boys

Richard Sterban

The Oak Ridge Boys

Joe Bonsall

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