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- Full Name Guy Penrod
- Occupation Gospel Singer
- Nationality American
- Birthplace Texas, USA
- Birth Date Jul 02, 1963
- Age 60 Years, 9 Months
Guy Penrod | Biography
Guy Penrod postponed his scheduled concerts with the Gaither Vocal Band following severe chest pain, in 2012In the early 1980s, Guy Penrod stepped into the music world as a studio singer and worked for famous Christian music singers like Amy Grant and Carman. In 1994, he joined the music band Gaither Vocal Band that changed his career for good. Soon, Penrod became internationally famous as a gospel singer and performed at numerous concerts worldwide, including the Gaither Homecoming concerts.
Guy Penrod is an American singer and musician mainly known for gospel music.
Who is Guy Penrod?
Guy Penrod is a southern gospel singer. He is famous for his solo hit albums like 'The Best of Guy Penrod' in 2005, 'Breathe Deep' in 2010, 'Hymns' in 2012, and many others. Penrod is also associated with the American gospel music band Gaither Vocal Band as their lead vocalist.
In the early 1980s, Guy Penrod stepped into the music world as a studio singer and worked for famous Christian music singers like Amy Grant and Carman. In 1994, he joined the music band Gaither Vocal Band that changed his career for good. Soon, Penrod became internationally famous as a gospel singer and performed at numerous concerts worldwide, including the Gaither Homecoming concerts.
To date, Penrod has released eight solo albums and has over a dozen albums done in association with Gaither Vocal Band. For his work as an artist, the National Quartet Convention awarded him with the 'Soloist of the Year' title in 2013. In addition, Penrod also has his name enlisted on the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
How old is Guy Penrod?
Guy Penrod was born on 2 July 1963 in Abilene, Texas, to Joseph Loren Penrod and Barbara Josie Penrod. He grew up in Hobbs, New Mexico, where his father Joseph served as the head pastor of Temple Baptist Church. It was there that Penrod learned music and singing. For education, he enrolled at Hobbs High School and graduated from Liberty University in Virginia. He is 58 years old as of 2021.
Health Problems
In August 2012, Guy Penrod postponed his scheduled concerts with the Gaither Vocal Band following severe chest pain. To recover, he had to go through a routine heart procedure. The news circulated quickly, and many fans even speculated his chest problem was a heart attack. But, it was only chest pain that Guy Penrod witnessed.
Wife and Children
Guy Penrod has been married to Angie Clark for a long time. The couple first met during their college years at Liberty University and eventually married in 1985. The couple has eight children, one girl and seven boys, whom they home-schooled at their house.
Guy Penrod has recently become a grandfather to a baby girl. He posted a picture holding his grandchild on his Instagram handle @guypenrod.
As seen from his social media handles, Guy is a complete family man and loves to spend most of his time around family. His Instagram regularly features photos of his wife, children, and grandchild.
Net Worth
As a gospel music singer and a member of a famous vocal band, Guy Penrod has amassed a huge sum for himself. As of 2021, his net worth is estimated to be around $3 million.
