Joy Comes in the Morning

Audio Mixer: Brendan Harkin.Liner Note Author: Stan Whitmire.Recording information: Wildwood Recording, Franklin, Tn.Arranger: Stan Whitmire.Before going solo, Stan Whitmire contributed tasteful piano to the music of many of southern gospel and CCM's biggest stars, including the Nelons, Anita Bryant, Michael English, and the Gaither Vocal Band. The years of experience served him well, as the sensitive, faith-filled performances on JOY COMES IN THE MORNING make clear. Mining the deep catalog of southern gospel legends Bill and Gloria Gaither, Whitmire imbues classics such as "He Touched Me" and "I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary" with a gentle grace befitting their holy subject matter. The rolling, emotional tenor of his playing will also appeal to fans of George Winston's nature-themed records or the mellower compositions of Liz Story.