Guy Penrod

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Guy Penrod is a gospel music singer mostly known for his work as the lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band, a position he has held since 1994. He grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico,where his father Rev. Joe Penrod was the pastor of Temple Baptist Church. He also is a graduate of Hobbs High School.

Penrod is a graduate of Liberty University. Starting in the early 80's he worked as a studio singer, backing up voices such as Steve Green, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Garth Brooks, James Ingram, and Phillips, Craig & Dean. He was also a member of the Christ Church Choir, as was another future Gaither Vocal Band member, Jonathan Pierce. During his years in the studio, he met Bill Gaither for the first time. He also made regular appearances on Music City Tonight.

After accepting the position with the Gaither Vocal Band,in 1994, Penrod became internationally known for his powerful vocals and broad singing range. He has performed in Gaither Homecoming concerts all over the U.S. and Canada, as well as in Europe, Australia, and Africa.

He and his wife, Angie (Clark), have eight children, the first seven are boys and in January 2006 Angie gave birth to a girl: Tyler Guy, Logan William, Joseph Loren, Jesse Dakota, Levi Clark, Grayson Guy, Zachariah Garrison, and Lacey Mariah. They live on his family farm in Tennessee. Guy Penrod stands about 6 foot 4 and his wife Angie stands about 6 foot 3. Their eldest child, Tyler Guy Penrod at age 14 stands 6 foot 5.

Recently, Penrod performed for the grand opening of Jerry Falwell's new Thomas Road Baptist Church new 6,000 seat sanctuary.

His album, The Best of Guy Penrod, reached #92 on the Billboard 200 on August 6, 2005. He continues to sing with the Gaither Vocal Band and releasing albums with them. Their lastest release in 2006 was entitled "Give It Away".