Kim Hopper

Join Bill & Gloria Gaither and their Homecoming Friends for this live video celebration recorded in the magnificent Mosaiek Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Best Of The Hoppers highlights the Hoppers' most unforgettable and heartwarming performances from the Homecoming series over the past two decades. This musical journey is a celebration of this family's rich history together and their collective contribution to the world of gospel music.

Bill Gaither has long dreamed of bringing together a diverse group of authors, theologians, artists and children to share the longing and curiosity about what is heaven. Through music, dialogue and readings, Bill and Gloria Gaither and their Homecoming Friends, along with well-known authors, pastors, and speakers explore---and perhaps glimpse---what heaven will be like.

1. Colorado 2. That's When The Angels Rejoice 3. He's Alive 4. Praise You 5. He Must Have Had A Mountain On His Mind 6. Castles In The Sand 7. Sing, Sister, Sing 8. America, The Beautiful 9. The Workshop Of The Lord 10. When I Wake Up In Glory 11. Higher Ground 12. Comedy 13. I Just Love Old People 14. Comedy 15. When He Blessed My Soul 16. Back Home Again 17. Come On In The Room 19. My God Is Real 20. All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name 20. Sweet Holy Spirit 21. Pass Me Not 22. These Are They

As Bill Gaither and The Homecoming Friends’ tribute to Memphis’ mighty Mississippi River, Ivan Parker sings “Love Is Like A River.” Other highlights include “I Shall Wear A Crown,” “Oh My Glory, Glory, Glory” and lots of comedy from Mark Lowry and his favorite target, Bill Gaither.

The Homecoming Friends recall Christmases long, long ago, while showcasing familiar Christmas Carols and new Gaither-penned songs like "Come And See What's Happenin'." The Old Friends Quartet fronted by Jake Hess and George Younce makes its debut, and Bill pays tribute to the pioneers of Southern Gospel music. "What A Wonderful World," performed by Russ Taff, is dedicated to the memory of Homecoming regular Bob Cain.

If the Homecoming Friends look like they're having fun on the :What A time!" video, they are! Packed into this 90-minute video we featured artists Jonathan Wilburn, gold City, Jake Hess, David Phelps, Eva Mae LeFevre, James Blackwood, Ivan Parker, Ann Downing, the Reggie Saddler Family, and the Pfiefers, just to name a few. The Crabb Family make their big debut with "Please Forgive Me" while the Lewis Family perform a tune - "this Flight That Is Leavin' Soon" - that's guaranteed tp make everyone a bluegrass lover. Another bright moment is "Scatter Sunshine" featuring the trio of Woody Wright, Jeanne Johnson and Stephen Hill. Also included us a real show-stopper, Anthony Burger's piano medley of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness," "How Big Is God" and "How Great Thou Art."