American Gospels — Dennis Jale, Donna Rhodes & The Morris Family at St. Stephen’s Cathedral

About the Event

When the spirit of American gospel meets the pre‐Christmas atmosphere, it’s time for American Gospels.

Dennis Jale welcomes Donna Rhodes & The Morris Family from Nashville, Tennessee. Together, they bring the music from America’s churches and living rooms—and its great gospel tradition—to Vienna.

The program features songs such as “Amazing Grace,” “Amen,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Stand by Me,” along with other gospel classics. The program also includes two songs—“Crying in the Chapel” and “Where No One Stands Alone”—that are closely tied to the musical world of Elvis Presley.

Donna Rhodes brings a special connection to this music. As a background singer for Elvis Presley, she was part of the recordings for “Suspicious Minds,” “In the Ghetto,” “Don’t Cry Daddy,” and “Kentucky Rain.” She has also worked with Al Green, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Paul Anka, and Roy Orbison.

Her husband, Craig Morris, performed in the studio and on stage with Ray Charles in the 1980s and also worked with Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn. Together with their children, Sam and Savannah Morris, the family brings Nashville’s musical tradition to Vienna.

Dennis Jale blends the musical tradition of American songs with his passion for gospel and rock ’n’ roll. The result is a festive evening at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, filled with pre‐Christmas joy, emotion, and that spiritual power that, especially in St. Stephen’s Cathedral, truly touches the soul.

Let the Advent season begin: with American Gospels—Dennis Jale, Donna Rhodes & The Morris Family.

Program
Amazing Grace
Amen
Lead Me, Guide Me
Stand By Me
How Great Though Art
Crying In The Chapel
Put Your Hand In The Hand
Bossom Of Abraham
Ins Gelobte Land
I Belief
Where No One Stands Alone
Where Could I Go But To The Lord
S’Glockerl