Greater Vision

Greater Vision

Greater Vision, 2016 (l–r): Wolfe, Griffin, and Allman
Background information
Origin Morristown, Tennessee, United States
Genres Southern gospel, Christian
Years active 1990–present
Website www.greatervisionmusic.com
Members

Greater Vision is an American Southern gospel music trio founded in 1990. It is one of Southern gospel's most popular trios. As of 2016, the group is made up of Gerald Wolfe, Rodney Griffin, and Chris Allman. Over the last several years, this trio has consistently been named Southern gospel's Favorite Trio of the Year in the Singing News Fan Awards, along with numerous top-10 and number-one hit songs.

Group history

The group formed in 1990 when Gerald Wolfe left the Cathedrals Quartet to form his own group. He added former Cathedrals alum Mark Trammell as baritone singer and bass guitar player and recruited tenor Chris Allman. The group quickly became a success. In an industry where lineup changes are constant, and lack of personnel stability are prevalent, Greater Vision has seen few lineup changes over the twenty-year span. In 1993, Mark Trammell departed for Gold City and was replaced by Dixie Melody Boys baritone Rodney Griffin. Chris Allman left in 1995 to pursue other avenues of ministry and was replaced by Jason Waldroup. This lineup of Wolfe, Griffin, and Waldroup stayed intact for 13 years and was both immensely popular and successful. Waldroup's smooth tenor and Griffin's strong baritone and songwriting ability launched the group into the forefront of the gospel music scene. In 2008, Waldroup decided to leave to pursue a seminary education. In May, Jacob Kitson was announced as the new tenor, beginning in August. In 2010, Kitson formed the Statement of Faith Trio, and Chris Allman returned after an almost fifteen-year absence, thus coming back full circle to the almost original blend and sound that helped pave the way.

Members (past and present)

Line-ups in eras
1990–1993

(Under the Name "Greater Vision")
  • You Can Have a Song (1991)
  • On a Journey (1991)
  • It's Just Like Heaven (1992)
  • The King Came Down (1993)
  • 20 Inspirational Favorites (1993)
1993–1995
  • Chris Allman – Tenor
  • Gerald Wolfe – Lead/Piano
  • Rodney Griffin – Baritone/Bass Guitar
  • Serving a Risen Savior (1994)
  • Where He Leads Me (1994)
  • Take Him at His Word (1995)
1995–2008
  • Jason Waldroup – Tenor
  • Gerald Wolfe – Lead/Piano
  • Rodney Griffin – Baritone/Bass Guitar
  • The Shepherds Found a Lamb (1996)
  • Sing it Again (1996)
  • The Church Hymnal Series Vol. 1 (1996)
  • When I See the Cross (1997)
  • Far Beyond This Place (1999)
  • The Church Hymnal Series Vol. 2 (1999)
  • A Greater Vision Christmas (1999)
  • Perfect Candidate (2000)
  • The Church Hymnal Series Vol. 3 (2001)
  • Live At First Baptist Atlanta (2002)
  • Live At The Palace With Legacy Five (2003)
  • Quartets (2003)
  • Songs from the Stories (2004)
  • Faces (2004)
  • The Church Hymnal Series Vol. 4 (2005)
  • My Favorite Place (2006)
  • Fifteen (2006)
  • Hymns Of The Ages (2006)
  • Everyday People (2007)
  • Favorites From The Church Hymnal Series (2008)
  • Featuring Jason Waldroup - 13 Great Years, 13 Unforgettable Songs (2008)
2008–2010
  • Jacob Kitson – Tenor
  • Gerald Wolfe – Lead/Piano
  • Rodney Griffin – Baritone/Bass Guitar
  • Not Alone (2008)
  • Memories Made New (2008)
  • Jubilee! (2009)
  • Nothin' But Fast (2009)
  • Live At Oaktree (2009)
  • 20 Years: Live In Texas (2010)
2010–2016
  • Chris Allman – Tenor
  • Gerald Wolfe – Lead/Piano
  • Rodney Griffin – Baritone/Bass Guitar
  • Welcome Back (2010)
  • Jubilee II (2010)
  • Everything Christmas (2010)
  • Songs Of The 1900's (2010) (featuring Gene McDonald
  • The Only Way (2011)
  • The Ones That Got Away (2011)
  • Jubilee III (2012)
  • Our Most Requested...LIVE! (2012)
  • Jubilee Christmas (2012)
  • For All He's Done (2013)
  • Because You Asked (2014)
  • As We Speak (2015)
  • Jubilee Christmas Again (2015)
  • 25 Silver Edition (2016)

Cathedrals Family Reunion Members

Line-ups

2009 2012 2013–2014

(under the name "Cathedrals Family Reunion")

  • Ernie Haase – tenor
  • Scott Fowler – lead
  • Mark Trammell – baritone, bass guitar
  • Glenn Dustin – bass
  • Gerald Wolfe – piano, vocals
  • Danny Funderburk – tenor
  • Ernie Haase – tenor
  • Scott Fowler – lead
  • Mark Trammell – baritone, bass guitar
  • Pat Barker – bass
  • Matt Fouch – bass
  • Paul Harkley – bass
  • Trey Ivey – piano
  • Gerald Wolfe – piano, vocals

Discography

Greater Vision Music Ministries

Riversong recordings

Daywind recordings

*Note: i indicates available on iTunes.

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