New Album Release From The Churchmen: Will You Be Going.
Mountain Fever Records has announced the release of Will You Be Going, the new album from beloved bluegrass gospel group The Churchmen.
Will You Be Going Album Cover
Featuring 11 songs centred on faith, redemption, hope, and the promise of a life beyond this world, the album captures the group’s signature harmonies, heartfelt vocals, and traditional bluegrass sound. With a deep-rooted commitment to gospel music and songs that carry a meaningful message, Will You Be Going continues The Churchmen’s tradition of creating music that inspires, encourages, and connects with listeners.
From the reflective title track Will You Be Going to the uplifting He’s Coming Back and Can I Hear You Say Amen, the album explores themes of salvation, prayer, perseverance, and the hope found in faith. The project also features Maker’s Mark, a powerful song about transformation and the lasting mark faith can leave on a life.
The album balances traditional gospel favorites and original material with songs that showcase The Churchmen’s signature vocal harmonies and instrumental talent. Sinner Man, I Just Steal Away and Pray, Lead Me On, and Long Black Train add to a collection that is both deeply rooted and timeless.
Will You Be Going features Keith Clark on vocals and bass; Greg Jones on vocals and mandolin; Jay Adams on vocals, guitar, and banjo; Christian Gillikin on fiddle and viola; Carroll Arnn on vocals and banjo; and Keith Souther on vocals and guitar.
With six vocalists contributing to the project, rich harmonies are at the heart of Will You Be Going. The combination of traditional bluegrass instrumentation and the group’s gospel-focused repertoire creates an album that speaks to longtime fans while continuing The Churchmen’s musical legacy.
Will You Be Going Track Listing:
| Will You Be Going He’s Coming Back Take Me in Your Arms Maker’s Mark Don’t Cry for Me Sinner Man |
I Just Steal Away and Pray Can I Hear You Say Amen Tell Me Again Lead Me On Long Black Train |
Will You Be Going is a testament to The Churchmen’s commitment to bluegrass gospel and their belief in the power of a song to encourage, inspire, and point listeners toward something greater.
About The Churchmen:
The Churchmen are a Bluegrass Gospel group based in Collinsville, Virginia. The group was formed in 1989 when they began singing in local churches. Their Southern Gospel style, four-part harmony, along with the sound of the bluegrass instrumentation, gives them a unique sound that has gained attention all across the country and abroad. The group consists of five Christian men, and each one feels that he was personally called by God into this music ministry.
The Churchmen previously recorded three projects on the Mountain Home label of The Horizon Music Group, and three projects on the Pinecastle label. The CD On the Journey Home was nominated for a Dove Award for Bluegrass Album of the Year while the CD, Traveling Through, gained acclaim across the country and included the song Bedside Prayer that also garnered a Dove award nomination for Bluegrass Gospel Song of the year.
The group has released 5 CDs on the Mountain Fever label over the last 12 years. Mercy Road, Crown of Thorns, God Holds Tomorrow, A Mountain to Climb and Shadow of the Cross have all gained substantial airplay and chart action breaking into Bluegrass Today, Roots Music and Singing News Bluegrass and Southern Gospel charts.
Keith Clark helped form The Churchmen after playing with his family band and several regional Gospel groups. Keith sings lead, baritone, and tenor and plays a rock solid acoustic bass. He makes his home in Collinsville, Virginia.
About The Band Members:
The Churchmen
Keith Souther is the newest addition and plays guitar on stage. In addition to his great musicianship, Keith also brings another strong lead and harmony vocal to the band, and he is a very talented songwriter as well. Keith makes his home in Mocksville, North Carolina and is very active in Eaton’s Baptist Church.
Jay Adams joined the Churchmen in 2018, sings all the parts- focusing on the tenor vocals – along with handling the Banjo and some guitar duties. Jay’s fantastic musicianship is a great addition to The Churchmen sound. Jay previously was a founding member of the band Rich In Tradition. He lives in Pine Hall, North Carolina.
Greg Jones also joined The Churchmen in 2018. Greg plays the Mandolin and brings another strong vocalist to the mix. Greg sings all 4 parts- including bass on the quartet numbers along with some of the tenor parts. He comes to the band after playing with various groups such as being Jay’s bandmate in “Rich In Tradition”. He calls Mt. Airy, North Carolina home.
Christian Gillikin the original Churchmen fiddle player is back full time and better than ever. One of the finest musicians in all genres of music on just about any instrument, he brings great musicianship and excitement to the band along with being a great bandmate. He lives in Williston, North Carolina.
