Between Jesus and John Wayne
Between Jesus and John Wayne
Constructing Guy Penrod
The second chapter examines Guy Penrod—singer in the Gaither Vocal Band through the Homecomings’ most successful run, and the face of the franchise during its heyday. The first of three chapters that focus on a particular Homecoming figure, chapter two investigates the Homecoming “construction” of Penrod as a rugged yet sensitive family man during and beyond the “Promise Keeper” era, in which American evangelical masculinity is going through significant changes. Penrod exemplifies how the Gaithers choose and contour performers to satisfy and challenge fans’ expectations.
Keywords: Masculinity, Promise keepers, Guy Penrod, Homecoming, Gaither Vocal Band
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