- [Narrator] The newly renovated Embassy Suites in Downtown Montgomery, offers accommodations that fit the needs of every traveler.

From made-to-order breakfast, to extra room space, Embassy Suites delivers.

- [Announcer] The gospel music of Alabama has influenced the entire world and the Alabama Gospel Roots television show will give you a taste of this great music every week.

So, call a neighbor, call a friend and get ready to sing and dance and clap your hands.

It's time for Alabama Gospel Roots.

(upbeat music) ♪ One, two, one, two, hey (upbeat music) ♪ Well Moses standing at the bank of the red sea ♪ ♪ Hebrew children all around ♪ Pharaoh coming up right behind him ♪ ♪ Said, move, I'm gonna watch you drown ♪ ♪ But before old Pharaoh got there ♪ ♪ Moses looked up to the sky ♪ Lifted up his hands to heaven ♪ ♪ And this is what he cried ♪ He said, great God Almighty won't you save your children ♪ ♪ Lord in heaven won't you lend a hand ♪ ♪ Ain't no way we're gonna do this without you ♪ ♪ By your spirit I know we can ♪ By your spirit I know we can ♪ Oh yeah (upbeat music) ♪ David 'bout to fight him Goliath ♪ ♪ That giant stood 10 feet tall ♪ ♪ Don't know how he ever could deny it ♪ ♪ David must have felt oh, so small ♪ ♪ But before he threw those stones ♪ ♪ David whispered him a prayer ♪ Lifted up his eyes to heaven ♪ And this is what he said ♪ He said, great God Almighty won't you save your children ♪ ♪ Lord in heaven won't you lend a hand ♪ ♪ Ain't no way we're gonna do this without you ♪ ♪ By your spirit I know we can ♪ By your spirit I know we can ♪ Hey, hey, hey (upbeat music) ♪ So if you think that you can't make it ♪ ♪ And you feel like no one cares ♪ ♪ Just turn your eyes to heaven ♪ ♪ And whisper this from there ♪ You say, great God Almighty won't you save your children ♪ ♪ Lord in heaven won't you lend a hand ♪ ♪ Ain't no way we're gonna do this without you ♪ ♪ By your spirit I know we can ♪ Great God Almighty won't you save your children ♪ ♪ Lord in heaven won't you lend a hand ♪ ♪ Ain't no way we're gonna do this without you ♪ ♪ By your spirit I know we can ♪ By your spirit I know we can ♪ By your spirit I know we can ♪ oh, yeah, yeah ♪ Ain't no way we're gonna do this without you ♪ ♪ By your spirit I know we can - It's Alabama Gospel Roots and welcome again, to the greatest opportunity to hear the best gospel you've ever heard.

Call a neighbor, call a friend and let 'em know you waited all week long and we're back again.

And I'm so pleased and proud and excited to be amongst my friends, The Sound.

Hey man, welcome back.

- It is good to be back.

- Hey, you guys are looking to same.

- Well, yeah, we're all here.

- Hey, that's what I'm talking about.

Welcome back, man.

And the fans, they love you, the supporters.

And you haven't disappointed.

What's that first song you did?

- We did, "Great God Almighty."

And that was on our, "Make It Count" album.

- All right.

And you're in the studio, is that right?

- Absolutely.

We were actually in the studio over the summer and hopefully we're gonna have another record out by February or March next year, 2022.

So we're excited about it.

- Great man, well, listen, look like we're about to break free from what we've been tied down to, the pandemic and all of that.

And we got the breakthrough kind of group, you know, you guys are that kind of breakthrough kinda group.

Talk to us.

(George laughing) Great, well Levi, I remember, Jake, all right, and Rob, all right.

And this is dad and the two sons.

- Yes.

- All right.

So let me say this, we're gonna hear some more singing too.

And you know what?

You dare not leave here today without singing about, "The Rain."

You know that.

- I know it, I know it, we've had a lot of requests to do "The Rain" again.

So we're gonna do it for you today.

- Okay, all right.

Well don't let us down now because we've been waiting on you, okay.

All right, well, listen man, we love you, I can't say it enough, we just love you, just attached to you and wanna continue to wish you well, okay.

- Well thank you so much.

We love you guys as well.

- Well, that makes me feel good, man.

All right, you love me enough to let me see with you today?

- Come on let's do it.

- Aw, let's do this thing.

(all laughing) Well, listen, one more time, Alabama Gospel Roots, we've got our friends, our family, The Sound with us today.

And I'll tell you what, they've got the sound.

Welcome, one more time to Alabama Gospel Roots, The Sound.

(gentle upbeat music) ♪ In the distance I can see the storm clouds coming my way ♪ ♪ And I need to find a shelter before it starts to rain ♪ ♪ So I turn and run to you, Lord ♪ ♪ You're the only place to go ♪ Where unfailing love surrounds me ♪ ♪ When I need it most ♪ You're my hiding place ♪ Safe in your embrace ♪ I'm protected from the storm that rages ♪ ♪ When the waters rise ♪ And I run to hide ♪ Lord in you I'll find my hiding place ♪ (gentle upbeat music) ♪ I'm not asking you to take away my troubles, Lord ♪ ♪ Oh no ♪ 'Cause it's through the stormy weather ♪ ♪ I'll learn to trust you more ♪ But I thank you for the promise ♪ ♪ That I have come to know ♪ Your unfailing love surrounds me ♪ ♪ When I need it most ♪ You're my hiding place ♪ Safe in your embrace ♪ I'm protected from the storm that rages ♪ ♪ When the waters rise ♪ And I run to hide ♪ Lord in you I'll find my hiding place ♪ ♪ So, let your people seek you ♪ While you may be found ♪ 'Cause you're our only refuge ♪ ♪ When the rain comes pouring down ♪ ♪ When the rain comes pouring down ♪ ♪ You're our hiding place ♪ Safe in your embrace ♪ We're protected from the storm that rages ♪ ♪ And when the waters rise ♪ And we run to hide ♪ Lord, in you we find our hiding place ♪ ♪ Lord, in you we find our hiding place ♪ ♪ Oh yeah (upbeat music) ♪ Well maybe the rain won't die down ♪ ♪ Maybe the sun won't shine for a little while ♪ ♪ I ain't walkin' on dry ground ♪ ♪ Lord, I'd love to see a bluer sky ♪ ♪ But if it's gonna keep raining then I'm ♪ ♪ Gonna keep waiting for lighter times ♪ ♪ I know the storm is gonna pass ♪ ♪ Those skies of gray, they never last ♪ ♪ A brighter day is breaking fast ♪ ♪ A brighter day ♪ So I'll sing in the rain 'till the thunder rolls away ♪ ♪ Living every day like the weather's gonna change ♪ ♪ Well the clouds just continue to form now ♪ ♪ And I keep waiting on number nine to just float on by ♪ ♪ But all I'm seeing are storm clouds ♪ ♪ So I'm looking for a silver line ♪ ♪ But if it's gonna keep raining then I'm ♪ ♪ Gonna keep waiting for lighter times ♪ ♪ I know the storm is gonna pass ♪ ♪ Those skies of gray, they never last ♪ ♪ A brighter day is breaking fast ♪ ♪ A brighter day ♪ So I'll sing in the rain ♪ Until the thunder rolls away ♪ Living every day like the weather's gonna change ♪ (upbeat music) ♪ Oh yeah ♪ I know the storm is gonna pass ♪ ♪ Those skies of gray, they never last ♪ ♪ A brighter day is breaking fast ♪ ♪ A brighter day ♪ A brighter day ♪ I know the storm is gonna pass ♪ ♪ Those skies of gray, they never last ♪ ♪ A brighter day is breaking fast ♪ ♪ A brighter day ♪ Maybe the rain won't die down ♪ ♪ Lord, maybe that sun won't shine, for a little while ♪ ♪ Hey, hey, hey, hey ♪ So I'll just sing in that rain ♪ (gentle upbeat music) - Yes, I love shouting out to all the wonderful cities throughout the state of Alabama.

We've got some beautiful, beautiful people in our state.

And of course we want to say hello to all of the nursing homes and all of the rehab centers.

And then we're going to culminate with our Golden Vessel for tonight, you're gonna love her.

Listen, we want to say hello to Bellamy.

And you got 543 people in your town, Bellamy, these some light communities and you know just a little smaller towns but small towns make beautiful people.

Bristow Cove, 683 people, love you all.

What about Eunola?

I know Panola, now I know Eunola, 243 people.

Ah, here's a very special one Edgewater, 583 people.

And guess what y'all?

That's where my lovely wife was born and grew up.

Well she actually was born in Fort Deposit but she grew up in Edgewater, so all the beautiful people there.

Hamburg, not hamburger, but Hamburg, 552 people.

And Hollis Crossroads, 608 people.

Joppa, 501, Joppians, yes.

Macedonia, 292 beautiful people there.

You all are lovely, we appreciate you viewing Alabama Gospel Roots.

Now let's get to our nursing homes and rehabilitation centers.

Burns Nursing Home and Russellville, hello to you.

Yes, yes, yes.

Hartford Health Care in Hartford, Alabama.

Marion Regional Nursing Home in Hamilton and Evergreen Nursing Home in Evergreen, Alabama.

And we're gonna close it down with Collinsville Healthcare Rehab Center in Collinsville.

Now, here we go for our Golden Vessel.

Here we are, I'm sure Rob's gonna make it look real good.

Ms. Rillie Simmons.

She's 105 years of age and she lives in Coffee Springs as Geneva County.

Guess what?

She's Troy University's oldest alumnus.

Yes indeed.

She taught elementary and high school for 39 years and she says she contributes reading, and of course reading her word every day, to her long life.

So Ms. Rillie Simmons, all of your 105 years have made a difference on this earth.

And we salute you tonight proudly as a very special Golden Vessel on Alabama Gospel Roots.

Now, hey, we're gonna dedicate this next song to you right here.

(gentle upbeat music) ♪ Ride on King Jesus ♪ No man cannot hinder me ♪ Ride on King Jesus, ride on ♪ No man cannot hinder me ♪ For he is king of kings ♪ He is lord of lords ♪ Jesus Christ the first and last ♪ ♪ No man works like him ♪ For he is king of kings ♪ He is lord of lords ♪ Jesus Christ the first and last ♪ ♪ No man works like him ♪ King Jesus rides to the middle of the Earth ♪ ♪ No man works like him ♪ The river of Jordan he did cross ♪ ♪ No man works like him ♪ For he is king of kings ♪ Lord of lords ♪ Jesus Christ the first and last ♪ ♪ Oh ♪ King Jesus rides to the middle of the Earth ♪ ♪ Oh ♪ He calls the saints from everywhere ♪ ♪ Oh ♪ Ride on King Jesus ♪ No man cannot hinder me ♪ Ride on King Jesus, ride on ♪ No man cannot hinder me ♪ He is the king ♪ He is the lord ♪ Oh ♪ Yes, he's the king ♪ He's the lord ♪ Oh ♪ Jesus Christ the first and last ♪ ♪ No man ♪ Works like him ♪ Ride on, ride on, ride on, ride on ♪ ♪ Jesus (gentle music) - I love it, I love it, I love it.

Hello there.

- Hi.

- Get right up into that microphone.

- Hello.

- You're no stranger to a microphone.

- That's right, that's right.

- See, listen this is Cordelia, and this one, you already know it, a international doctor.

- Yes, sir.

- All right, Cordelia Anderson for Birmingham, Alabama.

- Birmingham, Alabama.

- All right.

Do you want to do a shout out to Pastor Steve?

- Of course, my apostle, my shepherd, Pastor Steve Green.

I have grown up under his shepherding for all of my life.

So hello to you and to my More Than Conquerors Faith Church family.

Hi everybody.

- And to mommy and daddy and brothers.

- And mom, dad, the whole family.

Hi everyone.

- Great, listen, you are awesome.

I mean, I've seen you grow up when Elder Dwayne Davis first gave you the microphone.

- Yes sir, that was my mentor.

- That's right.

And I'm sure he would just be just, proud to proud to proud to see you now.

- Absolutely.

- Listen, you've traveled all around the world doing what you do.

- Yes, sir.

- And name some of the places, at least three of 'em.

- Oh my goodness.

China.

- China.

- Spain.

- Spain.

- Croatia.

- Croatia.

- Coming up later this summer, Italy.

- Wow.

- I'm excited.

- Great.

And you also a professor at Alabama State.

- Yes, at Alabama State University, I'm the Voice Area Coordinator there in our Department of Music.

- Okay, wow, well, you got a lot of hats you wear.

- Yes sir.

- But you wear 'em well.

- [Cordelia] Thank you.

- And we're so proud of what you do.

What a awesome voice.

- Thank you, thank you, I'm so blessed, thank you.

- There's a little something extra added to it, and anybody who's listening, they understand what the something, something extra is.

- That's right, yes sir.

- Great.

We thank you for joining us at Alabama Gospel Roots.

- I'm so happy to be here, thank you.

- Listen, we want you back 'cause we had a young lady from Miles who was doing a little singing.

- Wonderful.

- And they said, "She didn't sing but one song, "we wanted her back."

I said, we gonna get Cordelia to continue the thing.

It's like a marathon run.

- That's right.

Keep it running.

- Keep it running.

- Yes, sir.

- Well, Alabama Gospel Roots, welcome our daughter, Dr. Cordelia Anderson once again.

(gentle music) ♪ He's got the whole world ♪ In his hand ♪ He's got the whole world ♪ In his hand ♪ He's got the whole world ♪ In his hand ♪ He's got the whole world ♪ In his hand (gentle music) ♪ He's got the woods and the waters ♪ ♪ In his hand ♪ He's got the woods and the waters ♪ ♪ In his hand ♪ He's got the sun and the moon ♪ ♪ Right in his hand ♪ He's got the whole world ♪ In his hand (gentle music) ♪ He's got the birds and the bees ♪ ♪ Right in his hand ♪ He's got the birds and the bees ♪ ♪ Right in his hand ♪ He's got the beasts of the field ♪ ♪ Right in his hand ♪ He's got the whole world in his hand ♪ (gentle music) ♪ He's got you and me ♪ Right in his hand ♪ He's got you and me ♪ Right in his hand ♪ He's got everybody in his hand ♪ ♪ He's got the whole world in his hand ♪ ♪ He's got the whole world ♪ In his hand (gentle music) ♪ In the morning when I rise ♪ In the morning when I rise ♪ In the morning when I rise ♪ Give me Jesus ♪ Give me Jesus ♪ Give me Jesus ♪ You may have all this world ♪ Give me Jesus (gentle music) ♪ Dark midnight was my cry ♪ Dark midnight was my cry ♪ Dark midnight was my cry ♪ Give me Jesus ♪ Give me Jesus ♪ Give me Jesus ♪ You may have all this world ♪ Give me Jesus (gentle music) ♪ Oh, when I've come to die ♪ Oh, when I've come to die ♪ Oh, when I've come to die ♪ Give me Jesus ♪ Give me Jesus ♪ Nobody but Jesus ♪ You may have all this world ♪ Give me Jesus (gentle music) ♪ Nobody but Jesus ♪ Oh ♪ You may have all this world ♪ Give me Jesus - Welcome to the Gospel DJ Spotlight, I'm Dee Whetstone We have yet another amazing radio personality to present to you.

Now she comes to us by way of Brent, Alabama.

And you can check her out on WJUS Radio in Marion, where she serves up a delicious blend of good old gospel favorites.

Join me in welcoming to Alabama Gospel Roots, Anita Underwood.

How are you doing sister?

- I'm blessed and glad to be here with you today.

- Thank you so much for coming out.

Tell our viewers what they can expect and how they can find you on the radio.

- Well, I'm on WJUS Radio there in Marion, Alabama.

That's 1310 AM, 94.3 FM, also 365 live streaming that you can catch me there in Marion, Alabama where the queen of gospel, Faye Suttle-King is the boss lady there.

- Yes, yes she is.

And of course you started out in Brent, Alabama, correct.

- That's right, that's right.

- All right.

And you come from a family of singers, right?

- I did, I did.

That's where I started on radio.

Me and my sisters, my mom who's managed our group, The Underwood Spirituals, we started singing there on WBIB in Centreville.

Mr. Robert Mayberry.

- That's right.

- He was managing then.

And he used the one that mentored me and got me into radio.

- That is amazing, an amazing family there of singers.

- Yes, yes, we love it.

- That's right.

So what artists do you play?

- Well, I play a variety of music, but my base is quartet.

- Yes.

- 'Cause that's what I sing, I sing quartet.

And I tell you when you're tune in to me, I call myself Lady Neat, Neat Unique, we're gonna have church.

- You sure do.

(both laughing) And I enjoy you, I enjoy you.

- [Anita] Thank you, thank you.

- So tell our viewers, how can they find you and how could they get in contact with you?

- You can contact me, I'm also on Facebook Live, I'm on live on Sunday afternoons.

I was doing a Sunday morning gospel hour, but now that I'm on the radio on Sunday mornings in Marion, you can tune into me on four o'clock, p.m. on Sunday afternoons for the, "Sunday Gospel Live."

And I'm telling you, you just turn to my name, Anita Underwood, you can get me there and you'll see us having a mighty good time.

- All right, all right.

Again, Anita Underwood, you can check her out in Marion, Alabama.

Again, stay right here, we've got more good gospel right here on Alabama Gospel Roots.

(gentle music) ♪ Da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da, da, da, oh, oh ♪ ♪ Da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da, da, da, oh, oh ♪ ♪ Da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da ♪ Da, da, da, da, da, da, oh, oh ♪ ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh (gentle music) ♪ Take me there ♪ Take me there ♪ To the well ♪ To the well ♪ Take me there ♪ Take me there ♪ To the well ♪ To the well ♪ Oh ♪ Take me there ♪ Oh To the well ♪ To the well ♪ Where I'll never ♪ Where I'll never thirst again ♪ ♪ Say it again ♪ Take me there ♪ Take me there ♪ To the well ♪ To the well ♪ Take me there ♪ Take me there ♪ To the well ♪ To the well ♪ Oh ♪ Take me there ♪ To the well yeah ♪ To the well ♪ Where I'll never thirst ♪ Where I'll never thirst again ♪ ♪ Oh take me there ♪ Take me there ♪ To the well ♪ To the well ♪ Oh take me there yeah ♪ Take me there ♪ To the well yeah ♪ To the well ♪ Oh ♪ Take me there ♪ Oh to the well yeah ♪ To the well ♪ Where I'll never thirst ♪ Where I'll never thirst again ♪ ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (gentle music) - Oh, yes, we love it when we get great gospel music and we get it from different individuals and especially with the youthful touch, like Joshua David.

Welcome to the show, man.

- Oh man, thank you for having me.

- Oh, listen, somebody went somewhere, and I think it was at a breakfast or something, and heard you play.

- Yes, sir.

Yeah, I was at the, the mayor prayer breakfast, it was a dinner before and I was playing just some music while people were there.

It was an awesome time.

- Great, listen, I got a chance to talk to your dad, he tells me about the wonderful story about your journey.

Now you just recently recorded a piece.

- That's right.

I actually recorded an album.

And it was a little while ago, but it was while I was homeschooling and it's a jazz thing and I try to, you know.

- Fuse it all together.

- Yeah, yeah.

It was a lot of fun.

- Great, now, are you in school now?

- Yeah.

Well, no, I actually just graduated, I just graduated.

- [George] From?

- From Stanford University.

- All right, well take an inhale and exhale, right quick for me.

I feel it.

He made it y'all.

- Yeah, it was a big deal.

- Hey, listen, you have such a wonderful gift, man.

And we appreciate you sharing your gift around the world.

- [Joshua] Thank you.

- And you got this great band, these backgrounds, singers, they trust you, they trust you.

- Hey man, it's good to be loved.

- There you go.

Well, listen, we want you to do some more music for us, if you will, right here on Alabama Gospel Roots, 'cause we appreciate you coming and hopefully you'll come back again.

- Absolutely.

- All right.

You look like you could take over my spot.

Hey come on.

(both laughing) Welcome again to Alabama Gospel Roots.

It's a very talented individual, Brother Joshua David.

(gentle upbeat music) ♪ Oh Jesus set me free ♪ Oh yeah ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ Oh Jesus set me free ♪ Yes he did ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ Oh, oh ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ He set me free ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ Because he saved my soul, he made me whole ♪ ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ One more time say ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ Yes, yes he did ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ I'm so glad that ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ Yes he set me free ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ Because he saved my soul, he made me whole ♪ ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ When I look back over my life ♪ ♪ And see what he's done for me ♪ ♪ Oh I can't help but thinking ♪ Without him where would I be ♪ He took all my afflictions ♪ And the cure for my addictions yeah ♪ ♪ And I can say I'm free today ♪ 'Cause Jesus made a way ♪ Oh come on ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ Oh yes he did ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ Oh ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ Yes he set me free ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ Yes he did ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ Because he ♪ Saved my soul, he made me whole ♪ ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ Oh I once was really a sinner ♪ ♪ Eating selfishness for dinner ♪ ♪ But in the midst of all my sin ♪ ♪ Oh Jesus he came right in ♪ He took me out of darkness ♪ And loosen the devil's grip on me ♪ ♪ And whom the son sets free is free indeed ♪ ♪ Oh I've got the victory ♪ Oh ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ Oh, oh, oh ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ Oh yes he did ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ Oh Jesus set me free ♪ Yes I'm free ♪ Because he saved my soul, he made me whole ♪ ♪ Jesus set me free ♪ Hey hallelujah (gentle upbeat music) Let me say it like this.

♪ He set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ Set me free ♪ He set ♪ Oh he set ♪ Me ♪ Oh he set me free ♪ Free ♪ Hallelujah (gentle music) ♪ I'm lost no more ♪ I'm submitted to you Lord I'm with you ♪ ♪ And yes I'm sure ♪ I know you gonna do great things in me ♪ ♪ You brought a great joy ♪ When I was so depressed and anxious ♪ ♪ And now I'm sitting here thinking ♪ ♪ How can I express my gratitude ♪ ♪ Take me ♪ Do what you wish, I'm yours ♪ And make me ♪ Into the image and the likeness of your son ♪ ♪ Save me ♪ From darkness and sin seen and unseen ♪ ♪ Lord please ♪ Have your way ♪ Lord have your way ♪ I'll do what you say ♪ Lord have your way ♪ You made me feel so new inside ♪ ♪ Feeling like a G 'cause I got you inside ♪ ♪ Reminding me I'm loved and have a new design ♪ ♪ Saving me from thoughts of lust and suicide ♪ ♪ And if you're giving me a chance to live a better life ♪ ♪ Without the struggle and trouble ♪ ♪ Then I will humbly hustle ♪ In such times and conditions ♪ Just know I'm here in submission ♪ ♪ Take me and do what you will ♪ Father I'm coming for real yeah ♪ ♪ Take me ♪ Do what you wish I'm yours ♪ And make me ♪ Into the image and the likeness of your son ♪ ♪ Save me ♪ From darkness and sin seen and unseen ♪ ♪ Lord please ♪ Have your way ♪ Oh Lord have your way ♪ Oh I will what you say ♪ Lord have your way ♪ Lord have your way ♪ Oh Lord have your way ♪ Oh Lord have your way ♪ I will do what you say yeah ♪ Oh Lord have your way ♪ Oh Lord have your way ♪ Lord have your way ♪ I will do what you say ♪ Lord have your way ♪ Have your way in me (gentle music) - On Alabama Gospel Roots, we have the pleasure of traveling throughout the state, talking to wonderful people who are making a difference in the community.

And there are no better people than our pastors.

So we are so pleased to have Brother Ken Daniel.

- Yes, sir.

Thank you.

- Pastor Ken Daniel on Alabama Gospel Roots today.

And I got a lot of things going through my mind.

One, that Mexican restaurant we went to.

(both laughing) We had a great time.

- Actually, actually, Brother George, it was an Italian restaurant.

- Oh, well there you go.

- Okay, okay.

- Okay, let's get this straight right.

- Let's get it straight.

- All right, it was good.

- It was very good.

- It was good.

And we all sat there and had a wonderful fellowship time.

- We did, it was a great time of fellowship and getting to know you and what God is doing through the Alabama Gospel Roots.

- Yes, sir, yes, sir.

And the name of your church?

- First Baptist Church Chalkville.

- First Baptist Church Chalkville, okay.

Let me tell you at a time like this, 'cause our time is moving fast.

You and I are going to have to do this again.

- Yes.

- Tell me, what impact are you looking to have as a pastor leading a congregation?

- Brother George, I appreciate you sharing with me that question because when we met for the first time, I believe the first question I ask is, what is the purpose of Alabama Gospel Grassroots?

And you told me it was to bring the people together through the gospel music.

- That's right.

- And I am wholeheartedly aboard that with you and glad to partner with you in that, that we can make a difference in this time in our country, in our city.

And so many people are tuning in and it's such a privilege to be a part and to support Alabama Gospel Roots.

- Well thank you so much.

And you told me you watch every week and I believe you do.

- Yes, yes, yes.

- 'Cause I get texts from you now.

I get a texts.

- Well a little disappointed, okay.

While they were taping this afternoon, we it had some beautiful groups, I mean, talented artists.

And I pulled out my card and I said, you know, if you need someone to fill in for you, give me a call.

- And I said, devil get out of here.

- Yeah.

(George laughing) And so I had no takers.

- But you are praise, you have done praise and worship.

- Oh yes, yes.

I tell you, we can't praise God enough for what he is doing.

- [George] I hear you.

- And when we had the opportunity to sing for the glory of God, it does, it changes us.

- It changes us, no doubt.

- Yes, and so just to be able to be a part of singing every day and listening to the old hymns and new songs.

- All right now.

- And don't get me preaching.

- It don't take much and you'd be wanting to collection too.

(both laughing) My friend, Pastor Ken Daniel from.

- First Baptist Church Chalkville.

Chalkville.

- Chalkville, all right, I'll get it together.

Man, you got me all shook up.

- Oh, it's okay.

- Alabama Gospel Roots and we want you to enjoy more good gospel music.

Why don't you tell 'em, listen for more gospel music.

- Hey, listen to more gospel music right here on your Alabama Public Television Network.

- You trying to take my job.

- I will.

(both laughing) - All right.

(gentle upbeat music) ♪ Our Lord went to calvary ♪ Where he willingly died to pay the sin debt ♪ ♪ For all mankind ♪ Those gathered around him ♪ Thought this was the end ♪ But when three days had passed ♪ ♪ He lived again ♪ He rose victorious over death and the grave ♪ ♪ The tomb is empty where he was laid ♪ ♪ Now he came from this prison ♪ Lost sinners to save ♪ He rose victorious, he's living today ♪ (gentle upbeat music) ♪ So many religions go to a grave ♪ ♪ To worship a master that never could save ♪ ♪ Oh but we have a savior ♪ Who conquered death, sing ♪ He lives triumphant, the song we now sing ♪ ♪ He rose victorious over death and the grave ♪ ♪ The tomb is empty where he was laid ♪ ♪ Now he came from this prison ♪ Lost sinners to save ♪ He rose victorious, he's living today ♪ ♪ He rose so victorious over death and the grave ♪ ♪ The tomb is empty where he was laid ♪ ♪ Oh he came from this prison ♪ Lost sinners to save ♪ He rose victorious, he's living today ♪ ♪ He rose victorious, he's living today ♪ - It is Alabama Gospel Roots, you know that by now, you still got an opportunity to call a neighbor, call a friend, let 'em know, some of the greatest gospel singing in the whole wide world is now on television.

Welcome Emmaus Road.

- Thank you, thank you for having us.

It's an honor and privilege to be on Alabama Gospel Roots, our very first time.

- But it won't be your last time, you can believe that.

So you guys have been together, how long?

- We haven't been traveling as a group for 18 years now.

- Wow, 18 years.

And I understand you were one of the founders, or the founder.

- One of the original member, nobody can fire me.

(all laughing) - I see three guys back there saying, hey don't believe your own press now.

(all laughing) Great man.

Well I'll tell you what, real quick introduce everybody, first you can start with yourself, however you want to do it.

- Yeah, singing lead, he's not far from here, Calera, Alabama.

- Calera.

- Yeah, Mr. Chris Walton, he's been with us now for about six years.

- Awesome.

- Colby, he's been with me now for seven years, he's in his seventh year and he's from Cleveland, Tennessee, Colby Goforth.

And then our young man on the very end, he's in his third year with the ministry and he's one of the finest base singers you'll ever hear.

- Fine dresser too, look at that man.

Look, you got 'em all sharp man.

- Huntsville, Alabama.

- Huntsville.

- Jordon Jones, yeah.

- All right, well welcome to.

Did you introduce yourself?

- I try not to.

- All right well, do me a favor.

- Yeah, no, I'm from Dalton, Georgia, my name is Greg Witt.

- Greg, well, listen, your music is beautiful and that's what you come here for.

I always say you come here to do some singing, not a whole lot of talking to Brother George.

So will you guys sing another song of us?

- Be glad to Brother.

- All right, once again, on Alabama Gospel Roots, Emmaus Road, all the way from Dalton, Georgia.

(gentle music) ♪ Looking back do you wonder ♪ How you've made it this far ♪ That's God ♪ When you realized it wasn't as bad as it seemed ♪ ♪ That's God ♪ When you were sitting all alone ♪ ♪ Not a friend to talk to ♪ Suddenly a stranger calls with words that uplift you ♪ ♪ When it seemed help just comes from out of the blue ♪ ♪ That's God ♪ Oh that's God he's walking ♪ Through my darkness night ♪ His spirit is descending with power and might ♪ ♪ His love it surrounds me ♪ And it wraps my soul safe and tight ♪ ♪ Oh, oh ♪ That's God he made a way for eternal life ♪ ♪ Sent his son to die ♪ What a great sacrifice ♪ Who nailed all my sins to a cross ♪ ♪ Brother that's God (gentle upbeat music) ♪ Oh, oh ♪ When your body came out of that sickness ♪ ♪ Oh that's God ♪ And when you had no money then someone provided ♪ ♪ That was God ♪ And when you were hungry and tired ♪ ♪ And no rest could be found ♪ But now there's food on your table ♪ ♪ You have a place to lay down ♪ Just look around at all of your blessings ♪ ♪ Brother that's God ♪ Oh ♪ That's God he's walking ♪ Through my darkness night ♪ His spirit is descending with power and might ♪ ♪ His love it surrounds me and wraps my soul safe and tight ♪ ♪ Oh ♪ That's God he made a way for eternal life ♪ ♪ Sent his son to die ♪ What a great sacrifice ♪ Who nailed all my sins to a cross ♪ ♪ Brother that's God ♪ Oh that's God he's walking ♪ Through my darkness night ♪ His spirit is descending with power and might ♪ ♪ And his love it surrounds me ♪ And it wraps my soul safe and tight ♪ ♪ Oh, oh, that's God he made a way for eternal life ♪ ♪ Sent his son to die ♪ What a great sacrifice ♪ Who nailed all my sins to a cross ♪ ♪ Brother that's God ♪ I believe he nailed all my sins to a cross ♪ ♪ Brother that's God - You know, time flies when you're having a great time.

And this hour has flown right on by.

And what we want you to do is know that gospel music will do something to encourage you, to inspire you, and I'm talking about even try to make you sing a little bit.

Hey, you guys have been wonderful on the show.

I appreciate you so very much for coming.

And you said earlier that this was your first time and then we said it won't be what?

Your last.

Thank you so much Brother George.

- Well, listen, it's about time to go and I hate to go, but we got to get outta here.

You know, some of you guys haven't been saved all your life and when the lights flash, well they say, "You don't have to go home, "but you got to get outta here."

So listen, hey, we hope you enjoy everything tonight.

And we hope that you've been encouraged and inspired.

Emmaus Road has done a wonderful job, as well as everybody who ministered during this one whole hour, it's been great.

I'd like to say this before I go, that we're all sisters and brothers.

There's only one color and that is the precious color of love.

You believe that?

- Yes sir, yes sir.

- All right, well, I want you to sing this last song, like you believe it, all right?

All right, everybody have a great week, be well.

(gentle upbeat music) ♪ Just a few hours after the sunrise ♪ ♪ On the resurrection day ♪ Two men from Emmaus, walked and talked along their way ♪ ♪ When all of a sudden from out of nowhere ♪ ♪ Came one that seemed to be so wise ♪ ♪ Unbeknownst to either ♪ They were talking with the Christ ♪ ♪ On the road to Emmaus, they met Jesus ♪ ♪ And he came and spoke to them ♪ ♪ He opened the scripture so their eyes could plainly see ♪ ♪ That he was the only God Jehovah ♪ ♪ Conquering death at Calvary ♪ On the road to Emmaus, they met Jesus ♪ ♪ Grant that I may walk with thee ♪ ♪ Oh yeah (gentle upbeat music) ♪ Oh, that I could have the chance like they did ♪ ♪ Just to hear my savior teach from out of the scripture ♪ ♪ From beginning to the end ♪ But I have the spirit living within me ♪ ♪ And he teaches me the word ♪ Oh, how sweet to know that I have fellowship with him ♪ ♪ On the road to Emmaus, they met Jesus ♪ ♪ And he came and spoke to them ♪ ♪ He opened the scripture so their eyes could plainly see ♪ ♪ That he was the only God Jehovah ♪ ♪ Conquering death at Calvary ♪ On the road to Emmaus, they met Jesus ♪ ♪ Grant that I may walk with thee ♪ ♪ Walking and talking on the road to Emmaus ♪ ♪ Walking and talking on the road to Emmaus ♪ ♪ Walking and talking on the road to Emmaus ♪ ♪ Walking and talking on the road to Emmaus ♪ ♪ On the road to Emmaus, they met Jesus ♪ ♪ And he came and spoke to them ♪ ♪ He opened the scripture so their eyes could plainly see ♪ ♪ That he was the only God Jehovah ♪ ♪ Conquering death at Calvary ♪ On the road to Emmaus, where they met Jesus ♪ ♪ Grant that I may walk with thee ♪ ♪ Yeah ♪ Walking and talking on the road to Emmaus ♪ ♪ Walking and talking on the road to Emmaus ♪ ♪ Ooh (gentle upbeat music) ♪ Yeah