Greater Vision

Greater Vision

Greater Vision in concert in 2016; l-r: Gerald Wolfe (lead); Rodney Griffin (baritone); and Chris Allman (tenor)
Background information
Origin Morristown, Tennessee, USA
Genres Southern Gospel, Christian Music
Years active December 1990–present
Website www.greatervisionmusic.com

Greater Vision is an American Southern Gospel trio founded in 1990. The trio 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. With numerous top-10 and #1 Southern Gospel hit songs, and several songs named "Song of the Year" in the Singing News Fan Awards, this trio has established a solid presence in the Southern Gospel industry.

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

Bold type indicates current member.

Members (past and present)

Line-ups in eras
1991–1993

(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)
1994–1995
  • Allman – Tenor
  • Rodney Griffin – Baritone/Bass Guitar
  • Wolfe – Lead/Piano
  • Serving a Risen Savior (1994)
  • Where He Leads Me (1994)
  • Take Him at His Word (1995)
1996–2002
  • Jason Waldroup – Tenor
  • Griffin – Baritone/Bass Guitar
  • Wolfe – Lead/Piano
  • 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)
2003
  • Quartets (2003)
2004-2008
  • Waldroup – Tenor
  • Griffin – Baritone/Bass Guitar
  • Wolfe – Lead/Piano
  • 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
  • Griffin – Baritone/Bass Guitar
  • Wolfe – Lead/Piano
  • 2008 Not Alone (2008)
  • Memories Made New (2008)
  • Jubilee! (2009)
  • Nothin' But Fast (2009)
  • Live At Oaktree (2009)
  • 20 Years: Live In Texas (2010)
2010–2011
  • Allman – Tenor
  • Griffin – Baritone/Bass Guitar
  • Wolfe – Lead/Piano
  • Welcome Back (2010)
  • Jubilee II (2010)
  • Everything Christmas (2010)
2011
  • Allman – Tenor
  • Griffin – Baritone/Bass Guitar
  • Gene McDonald - Bass
  • Wolfe – Lead/Piano
  • Songs Of The 1900's (2010)
2011-2015
  • Allman – Tenor
  • Griffin – Baritone/Bass Guitar
  • Wolfe – Lead/Piano
  • 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)

Discography

Greater Vision Music Ministries

Riversong recordings

Daywind recordings

(i: Available on iTunes)

Selected songs

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