Movie: A Farewell Celebration

Top 10 Billed Cast

Glen Payne
Glen Payne

Himself, The Cathedrals

George Younce
George Younce

Himself, The Cathedrals

Ernie Haase
Ernie Haase

Himself, The Cathedrals

Scott Fowler
Scott Fowler

Himself, The Cathedrals

Bill Gaither
Bill Gaither

Himself

Don Reid
Don Reid

The Statler Brothers

Harold Reid
Harold Reid

The Statler Brothers

Phil Balsley
Phil Balsley

The Statler Brothers

Jimmy Fortune
Jimmy Fortune

The Statler Brothers

William Lee Golden
William Lee Golden

The Oak Ridge Boys

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    A Farewell Celebration

  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1999-01-01

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

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

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  • Languages:

    English
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