NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 30, 2024) — Gaither Music Group is excited to celebrate the release of “Goodness of God,” the first single from the GRAMMY-nominated, multi-GMA Dove Award and Singing News Award-winning group The Isaacs’ first-ever praise and worship project, the highly anticipated album Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah. The single is available now on all digital platforms as fans await the full album release on October 25, 2024. The band – members of the Grand Ole Opry and the GMA Hall of Fame – will make a stop at the Grand Ole Opry October 30th during their fall tour across the US. (Get tickets here.)     

Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah is an inspiring collection of some of today’s most celebrated praise and worship songs, including The Isaacs’ original track, “(More Than A) Hollow Hallelujah.”    

The Isaacs first started playing on the Grand Ole Opry 30 years ago and were inducted as members in 2021 (one of the first gospel artists to join the Opry’s ranks). Matriarch Lily and her three children, Ben, Sonya and Becky, have won numerous awards and earned Gospel Hall of Fame status for their work, which has resonated with audiences worldwide. For decades, the group has bridged the gap between gospel and mainstream country music, performing with the likes of Dolly Parton, Vince Gill and Alison Krauss and opening for Reba McEntire’s 2023 tour.    

Their upcoming album reflects their talent for producing stunning harmonies and blending bluegrass, Southern gospel, and country sounds, reimagining time-honored classics like “You Say,” “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” and “What A Beautiful Name” with heartfelt arrangements that invite listeners into a moving worship experience.   

To accompany the album release, a special concert DVD will also be available, featuring performances filmed at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University. The DVD captures The Isaacs performing these timeless songs with behind-the-scenes stories and interviews. The DVD will be released simultaneously with the album on October 25, 2024.   

The Isaacs will debut the special via TV broadcast on UPTV, followed by broadcasts on RFD-TV, TBN, and other networks on October 25. A YouTube premiere of the performance and interview highlights from the recording will be available on Gaither Music TV on the same day.   

For those eager to get an early glimpse, GaitherTV+ will offer early access to The Isaacs’ latest video content starting October 17, 2024. Subscribers can enjoy exclusive performances and behind-the-scenes stories ahead of the full album’s release. Subscribe here for early access to Gaither's latest content. 
 
“We have learned the healing, freeing power of singing praise in our lives time and time again,” Sonya Isaacs reflects. “We wanted to create a project that not only celebrates these incredible songs but also helps others find peace and victory through faith and worship in a world where we so desperately need it!” 
 

The Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah CD and DVD are available for pre-sale now at Amazon, Christianbook.com, Parable.com and other retailers. The recording and companion DVD are distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music.     

Track Listing: 

1.  Gratitude 
2.  Blessings 
3.  (More Than A) Hollow Hallelujah 
4.  Alpha And Omega/ Agnus Dei 
5.  What A Beautiful Name 
6.  You Say 
7.  Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) 
8.  Goodness Of God 
9.  Reckless Love 
10. Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone) 
11. King Of Glory 
12. Forever 

The first digital single, "Goodness of God," is now available for streaming and download here. The full album Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah will be available for digital and physical purchase on October 25, 2024, and can be pre-ordered here. 
 
About Gaither Music Group:    

One of the largest independent Christian music companies in the world and a household name for millions of fans, Gaither Music Group (part of Sun Label Group, which encompasses Gaither Music, Sun Records, Green Hill, emeraldwave by Green Hill, and Rural Rhythm), in partnership with Primary Wave Music Publishing, is known worldwide for its award-winning and top-selling recordings, including the Gaither Gospel Series, of which 133 products have been certified gold, platinum, or multi-platinum.  

These recordings, which encompass more than 200 video copyrights, showcase gospel music pioneers; many of the finest performers in the gospel and country genres; up-and-coming acts; and country artists including The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Fortune, Joey+Rory, Alabama, Alan Jackson, The Statler Brothers, George Jones, Vince Gill, Josh Turner, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Isaacs, and others.    

The Gaither Music Group brand has partnered with established artists including The Estate of Whitney E. Houston, Sandi Patty, Gloria Gaynor, Steven Curtis Chapman, and a host of acclaimed talent from various fields of music. Gaither Music Group has garnered sales of more than 40 million DVDs and CDs, including such PBS stalwarts as Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador, the only authorized video autobiography of Reverend Billy Graham; The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash; and three Elvis Presley projects, including He Touched Me and The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley, in conjunction with the Elvis Presley Estate.    

Gaither Music Group developed a strategic partnership with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® in 2008; and its alliances with Capitol Christian Music Group, Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, Universal Music Group, and Time Life Music remain bedrocks for the company. Most recently, the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel crossed the 3.7 billion life-to-date streaming benchmark and hosts more than 3.5 million subscribers.   

About The Isaacs: 
 
Multifaceted award-winning group The Isaacs have spent five decades creating the undeniable family harmonies and distinct sound that have made them a favorite among audiences everywhere.      

They toured with country superstar Reba McEntire last year and they are currently wrapping up production on two new records due out later this year.     

As matriarch Lily and her three children Ben, Sonya and Becky celebrate their 50th anniversary, the 2021 Grand Ole Opry inductees and Gospel Music Hall of Famers continue to build on the legacy first launched by the family back in 1971, with a newfound excitement and never-waning passion for the music they love to make.       The masterful vocalists, instrumentalists and songwriters are known for their ability to bridge and blend genres, and their sound has led to invites from high-profile contemporaries including Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Paul Simon and many more to sing on over 50 albums and share many stages across the country.     

The group’s origins reach back decades. The Isaacs first started playing on the Grand Ole Opry 30 years ago, and are frequent guests on the weekly show. They play over 100 dates a year for fans around the world, and have performed on prestigious stages like Carnegie Hall, entertained fans at CMA Fest, the "CMA Country Christmas" special and many more.      

The much-lauded group has also been nominated and performed on numerous awards shows, including the Grammys, GMA Dove Awards, where they have earned 19 Dove Awards collectively in various categories. They have also won trophies at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, the Singing News Fan Awards and the Inspirational Christian Country Awards. Three of their recent projects received consecutive Grammy nominations for “Best Roots Gospel Album” and “Best Roots Gospel Song.”      

They often tour internationally, traveling to South Africa, Norway, Holland, Scotland, Ireland, Israel, Canada, the Faroe Islands, and more to bring their musical messages to fans around the globe.      

The Isaacs started a non-profit organization called The Isaacs Foundation to bless the less fortunate in America. They have also raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to bless Israel, specifically Holocaust survivors, orphans and “lone” soldiers.  They frequently guide hundreds of guests on a pilgrimage to Israel and explore the Holy Land through a unique and exclusive lens.  

“Our goal is to use the blessings of all the doors God is opening for us to share the message of hope and love to as many people as we can,” says the family.