David Norris Phelps (born October 21, 1969) is an American Christian music vocalist, songwriter and vocal arranger, who is best known for singing tenor in the Gaither Vocal Band.[1]
He has also released several solo albums, including four Christmas collections. On January 13, 2008, Phelps appeared on Extreme Makeover Home Edition for the Woodhouse family.
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Phelps with Gordon Mote, Bill Gaither (l–r)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Norris Phelps |
| Born | October 21, 1969 Texas, United States |
| Genres | Southern gospel, Christian |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Springhill, Word |
| Associated acts | Gaither Vocal Band |
| Website | www |
Biography
David Phelps was born in Texas, to Gene and Mary Ella Phelps. Gene is a former accountant/banker who currently teaches business and finance at a college in Houston. Mary Ella is a retired English Professor.He has two older sisters, Sherri Proctor (who sang backup vocals for him on tour, before dying from cancer in September 2012[2]) and Kari Lee (a professional trumpeter who tours with the Chicago-based Millar Brass Ensemble).
Phelps grew up in Tomball, Texas near Houston and graduated from Tomball High School in 1988. He attended Baylor University, (where he directed the Baylor Religious Hour Choir) graduating in 1992 with a degree in music and vocal performance.
Phelps is once again, since approximately January 13, 2009, part of the Gaither Vocal Band.
He shares the tenor part with Wes Hampton. Phelps has received Grammy and Dove Awards and has had several platinum-selling projects. His recent Classic has aired on PBS.[3]
Personal life
David's wife is Lori Purtle Phelps (also born on October 21, 1969). They have four children: Callie, Maggie Beth, David Grant and Coby.[citation needed]Callie, Maggie and Grant can be seen on the Gaither Homecoming videos Christmas in the Country and A Time for Joy. The whole family is featured on the video, The Best of David Phelps from the Homecoming Series. All four children sing on the Classic video, as well.
Source:Wikipedia.org
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