Due to declining sales, next Gaither video will be A Wal-Mart Homecoming
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As its target audience slowly but surely departs for their own heavenly homecoming, Bill Gaither’s Homecoming video series has dropped in sales. Now Gaither has struck an Eagles-style partnership with Wal-Mart to produce "Always: A Wal-Mart Homecoming."
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As its target audience slowly but surely departs for their own heavenly homecoming, Bill Gaither’s Homecoming video series has dropped in sales. Now Gaither has struck an Eagles-style partnership with Wal-Mart to produce "Always: A Wal-Mart Homecoming."
"The combination of gospel favorites and a celebration of low prices is a welcome theme to our audience," says Gaither. "For believers, coming to Wal-Mart is like coming home."
The new sing-along DVD — the 189th in the Gaither Homecoming series — was filmed live at the flagship Wal-Mart store in Bentonville, Ark., on stage in what is normally the women’s clothing section. Footage of people singing is intercut with slow-motion footage of Wal-Mart associates serving customers with a smile, and of people shopping and finding good deals. The songs were chosen to fit Wal-Mart’s message of good brands at affordable prices, and include standards such as "Something Beautiful," "We All Need Saving," "I’m Free," "Mine, All Mine" and "Redeemed."
What remains of the Gaither Homecoming crew will tour and hold Wal-Mart Homecomings in stores nationwide. "This could be the last and best concert you’re ever part of," Gaither promises. •
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2 comments:
So I believe you don't make this stuff up. My question is, is it true? If it's true, I am truly embarrassed for everyone involved.
Oh my goodness, that's hilarious!! My mother-in-law LOVES the Gaithers, so I will have to get her that dvd for Christmas! LOL!
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