Recording old music with new personnel

Turnover in groups occurs often in Southern Gospel Music.  Some groups go back and record previously released material with the current lineups.   This morning I had newsletters in my inbox from both The Dove Brothers and Greater Vision announcing new projects that fall along these lines.  The one by The Dove Brothers is coming out in the Spring to mark their 10th Anniversary.   Greater Vision’s is now available online and has songs they have recorded with previous members (Chris Allman, Mark Trammell, and Jason Waldroup) and also has a few songs they’ve never had available before.

I’ve seen this done by Gold City, The Perrys, and The Kingdom Heirs after having major changes to their group.  Greater Vision also did one before called “Sing It Again!”  What are some other groups you have seen do this?  Is there anyone you’d like to see record one?

Greater Vision’s New Tenor

Jacob Kitson has been announced as Jason Waldroup’s replacement with Greater Vision.  Kitson was formerly the tenor for the Tribute Quartet, and will be joining GV in June.  It is still astounding to me how classily this change is being made.  Kitson will start travelling in June, but he will have a 2 month transition period before his first official concert as GV’s tenor on August 6.  This is an incredible display of class on all parts, and I think will serve GV and Jacob well in the long run.  Congratulations Jacob, we’ll be looking forward to hearing the new sound of GV in the coming months.