The Cathedrals
A prolific southern American gospel group (also known as the Cathedral Quartet) the Cathedrals’ career stretched from 1965-99. In the 60s the group was known for the comedic vocal interplay between bass singer George Younce and alto Glen Payne (d. 15 October 1999). Appearing on Rex Humbard’s Cathedral Of Tomorrow radio show, Payne and Younce originally performed with Humbard before expanding to a quartet with the addition of Bobby Clark and Danny Koker. However, once the latter pair left in 1979 the Cathedrals substituted members as necessary around the core of Payne and Younce. The group continued to appear on Humbard’s show until 1969 before setting out on their own path. They became one of the most popular southern gospel groups and their persistence was rewarded when they won their first Grammy in 1977 for Best Gospel Performance. They repeated the feat in 1978, 1979 and 1982, as well as drawing a clutch of Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association. They also performed regularly at Bill Gaither’s Praise Gathering For Believers shows. The decision to retire the group in 1999 was prompted by Payne’s death from liver cancer. Younce, alongside members Scott Fowler (baritone), Roger Bennett (piano) and Ernie Haase (tenor) fulfilled their remaining contracted performances, although Younce admitted that ‘the hardest thing I ever had to do was walk on that stage without him.’ The career postscript, A Farewell Celebration, paired the group with the Oak Ridge Boys, Sandi Patty and the Gaither Vocal Band, and was recorded at a concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
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Discography
21 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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The Cathedrals - A Farewell Celebration
Gospel - Released by Spring House (HSE) on 1/01/1999
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Cathedrals Family Reunion: Past Members Reunite Live In Concert (Live)
Gospel - Released by Gaither Music Group, LLC on 2/09/2014
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The Best Of The Cathedrals
Gospel - Released by Spring House (HSE) on 1/01/2002
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Symphony of Praise
Gospel - Released by Brentwood Music on 1/01/1994
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Southern Gospel Treasury Series
Pop - Released by Word Entertainment on 1/01/2000
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Favorites Old And New
Gospel - Released by Curb | Word on 1/01/1983
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I've Just Started Living
Gospel - Released by Curb | Word on 1/07/1989
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Vault Series: Climbing Higher & Higher
Gospel - Released by StowTown Records on 30/06/2023
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Climbing Higher & Higher
Gospel - Released by Curb | Word on 1/07/1990
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Smooth As Silk
Gospel - Released by StowTown Records on 1/01/1979
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Sunshine And Roses
Gospel - Released by Curb | Word on 1/07/1978
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Cathedrals Family Reunion
Gospel - Released by StowTown Records on 8/11/2013
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Live In Chicago
Gospel - Released by StowTown Records on 2/11/2012
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Best Of The Cathedrals
Gospel - Released by Gaither Music Group, LLC on 5/11/2002
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Ultimate Collection
Gospel - Released by Special Markets - Word on 2/09/2014
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo