FIRST TIME REACTING TO David Phelps - O Holy Night 

David is classically trained and a music major graduate from Baylor University and he is the best male vocalist on the planet and has been for the past twenty five years. I know...I have seen him live 11 times from the front row, met him multiples times, met his family and been to his home twice for concerts at his annual Barn Bash. He fly's under the radar because he is a Christian artist. There's no one better...and it's not even close.

He is still singing at 53. He is just as dynamic as ever. Listen to his cover of Whitney Houston.

Felt that one, didn't ya? I love watching people discover David Phelps..... welcome to the rabbit hole.

My son introduced me to David Phelps 5 years ago at Christmas time. I listened to his version of O Holy Night and I was speechless to say the least! Number 1 on my bucket list is to see David Phelps in concert. Your reaction is right on! He is a world class singer. His passion for Jesus always comes through in every performance. I heard another reactor say “he’s not only a gifted singer, but he’s a minister of the gospel”. I agree with him.

David Phelps and the pianist, Anthony Burger, were a force to be reckoned with. Anthony passed away in 2006. They played off of each other's strengths. David is an amazing singer. He sings and writes much of his own music. David is a gospel singer classically trained. His song, Hello Beautiful, is a surprising song that will pull at your heartstrings.

Southern Gospel singers are power singers and can hold a note for ever. I grew up on the stuff.

David is still singing better than ever in 2022. He is a legend.

He is 52/53 years old and has actually gotten better...no deterioration in his voice at all.

FYI - The "choir" had many of the best singers of the Southern Gospel genre in the 20th century. I see Ivan Parker, Ernie Haase, Jeff and Sherri Easter, Janet Paschal, Kelly Nelon, Ben Speer, Sue Dodge, George Younce, Eva Mae LeFevre, Howard and Vestal Goodman, Hovie Lister, Jake Hess, and James Blackwood. And that's the ones I could see and recall!

David is 53 years old now. He does a cover of Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing” that is amazing. I loved your reaction.

Twenty years later, you should hear his version of "I Have Nothing" in the same key that Whitney Houston sang it. David is a fabulous singer and songwriter. He sang for a number of years with the Gaither Vocal Band and their song "Let Freedom Ring" will blow your socks off! I hope you will checkout more of David's work, great reaction.

David told his dad he wanted to be a singer. So from there he went on to be classicly trained. Many people have said he has the most amazing tenor voice of all time. He was part of the Gaither Vocal Band and now he has branched out on his own and now has many of his own musicians. You need to listen to him sing "Let Freedom Ring"! Amazing!! The people behind him are not a choir, they are other singers connected to Bill Gaither Music. I have been to 3 of his concerts - Any time he is in driving distance I am there! I absolutely loved your review!

He’s a Christian artist. Very humble and the best male vocalist I have heard. You don’t hear of him because Christian artists don’t get the recognition they deserve.

David is phenomenal! Seen him in concert many times! He is truly gifted ! In my opinion he is the greatest voice on the planet and it comes from heaven through a sincere kind and devoted vessel🙏

David is, hands down, my favorite male vocalist.

First time I ever heard him today, and I was moved.

So glad you enjoyed David. We've loved him forever. His children are starting to sing with him. David is classically trained and a graduate of Baylor U voice major. He is a devout Christian.

He sings a duet with his daughter called "Water" that I think you'd enjoy

David has been performing for more than 25 years. Many with the gospel group, Gaither Vocal Band, as well as having a solo career. This was recorded 22 years ago. He still sings just as gorgeous. His vocal range is stunning and he nails every song he does and he does them with his entire heart and soul. So glad to see you react to David. Loved your reaction! Any song you choose, by him, will be this amazing!!

I'm glad you enjoyed my request. The part when the chorus joins him gave me chills too. This wonderful rendition of "O Holy Night" is a spiritual experience. 🙂 David is a great tenor. He was part of the Christian "Gaither Vocal Band" for many years, but he left the band in 2017 to concentrate on his solo career. He usually sings Christian songs. I also want to give credit to the pianist Anthony Burger. He was an excellent piano player. Unfortunately he died at the age of 44 from a heart attack. It's worth checking out some videos of him playing the piano masterfully, e.g. "Exodus" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Pv3pOP2GkKM.html

I saw David 2 weeks ago. His Nessun Dorma is still so beautiful and captivating. His Whitney cover is a study in singing. Thank you for your reaction.

I’ve seen him live 13 times. His voice is unreal. You can feel it in your chest when he sings. Best vocalist I’ve ever heard. Great reaction video

Just a little background on this, it was a Christmas program filmed in the summer so that the dvd could be released that holiday season. Also, coming from someone who has had the privilege to attend concerts by David and to hear this live is something I will always treasure. He owns this song and pulls out his 3rd lung on it too!!

Welcome to the world of David Phelps! Great reaction! You are gonna love the David Phelps rabbit hole... he really is one of the greatest male vocalists of all time. There's no shortage of performances for you react to. For another one with a choir joining in "We Shall Behold Him" and "The Dream" both are powerful and stunning. Other great ones that are mainstays of his, "No More Night" and "Let Freedom Ring" (with the GVB, a "quartet" type gospel group). Also, a more recent performance of "I Have Nothing" is excellent, where he crushes a D5 like it's nothing at age 53. So many to choose from... the best though is that he really connects and believes what he sings, which makes it even more powerful, especially live. Enjoy the ride!!!

Aaaaaaaand! How about that piano!!! I mean…WHAAAT?!?! David also expresses the meaning behind the lyrics, almost like an actor, helping you picture the message. I listen to this about a thousand times every single Christmas, and watch and listen for the various subtleties, and I know NOTHING about music. I’m so glad you loved him as much as I do! Your comments were spot on. He is a one in a billion.

No better singer than David Phelps, anywhere, ever. He brings all the vocal power and control PLUS the heart and soul that comes from believing what he's singing. His concerts are tremendous.

Best tenor on the planet!! Love, love David Phelps!!

The best performance of this song, ever - check out: NO MORE NIGHT , LET FREEDOM RING, THE END OF THE BEGINNING,- David was with the Gaither Vocal band, (quartet with Bill Gaither still leading the group), a southern gospel group, world renowned for many years classically trained - WATER with his daughter is stunning - Truly one of the greatest vocalists ever, certainly as a tenor ~ Bill and Gloria Gaither have written hundreds of Christian songs including HE TOUCHED ME Bill is in his 80's and the group just completed their Christmas tour last evening. GOD BLESS AMERICA from his solo concert years ago will have you in tears! Mark Lowry who wrote MARY DID YOU KNOW, sang with the Gaither Vocal Band at the same time as David - one of the greatest quartets of all time~ Mark Lowry is just behind and to the right of David in this performance. David Phelps, Michael English (incredible talent), Guy Penrod and Mark Lowry were perhaps the greatest quartet assembled by Bill Gaither at any time ~ David comes from a musical family and is joined by his two daughters in his solo concerts- a sister that sang with him previously passed away ~ David's performance of HE'S ALIVE with the vocal band is another truly stunning, anointed performance- He is considered one of the greatest tenors of all time, deservedly so-enjoy the journey

He doesn’t use the microphone to soften his voice & make it louder like some singers do. He uses his voice only. He’s the greatest!!

I had the extreme pleasure of attending his Christmas performance at church in South Carolina several years ago. Hearing him live in that church was beyond amazing!!!! I had goose bumps the whole time!!! Super humble man too. We were blessed to meet him after the concert.

David Phelps is my favorite singer. Anything, and I mean, Anything he sings is amazing. I went to one of his concerts a few months back and trust me, he sings better than ever! I have many favorites, but Just as I am and Gentle Savior are two of my favorites ♥.

Thank you so much for playing this amaziing video of David Phelps and for your comments. I've followed David from back when he first sang tenor with the Gaither Vocal Band. He has since gone out on his own and maintained absolutely brilliant performances across a number of genres. He for me is the best male vocalist I've ever heard. Love listening to his songs so amazingly presented. Loved your comments, please play more, like "I Have Nothing" and so many morelike, "Water" sung as a duet with his daughter. Lyn Lockrey, Australia.

Loved your reaction! David's voice is a gift from God to the world. His faith and conviction makes his vocals that much more impactful.

The people on stage behind him are all major Southern Gospel singers in their own right, some soloists but many in quartets or trios.

I love seeing new people discover his voice. I've been a fan of his for over 20 years now and he never fails to amaze me

I think I've played his version of this song 100 times! What's most fun is watching the voice coaches hear this rendition for the first time and seeing their faces when he hits C# . No one can duplicate this better, maybe not even David again. This was his Holy Spirit moment!

Great reaction! His song "Unchained Melody" is beautiful, as well as "No More Night." Greatest tenor on the planet...ever. He is classically trained. He has a RU-vid channel.

Sustained chest notes. Just crazy. God gifted.

Welcome to the Phanhood! Saw David last week and he still sounds AMAZING at 53 years young!

You MUST react to David singing with the Gaither Vocal Band singing “Let Freedom Ring” with Phelps, Guy Penrod, Russ Taff, and Bill Gaither.

First time hearing your reaction to David Phelps, best tenor on the planet. You are in for the ride of your life if you check out his music, there is a lot of it out there 😊

You enjoyed and appreciated this so I think you would love hearing David Phelps with the Neither Vocal Band sing "LET FREEDOM RING". It' spectacular!

If you want to check out a more recent song from him, he has a cover of Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing" from a year or two ago.

This stage is full of the legends of Southern gospel music. The Gaithers, Mark Lowry (who wrote the lyrics to mary did you know) and who is right behind david in this video, George younce from the cathedrals, Ivan Parker from the kinsman, and so so many more. If you watch ever older videos of the gaither homecoming concerts you will see j.d. Sumner who at one point had the record for the lowest bass note and also sang backup to Elvis, the Goodman family, the Ledbetters and others.

I've heard so many singers do this song in so many different ways, but this is, BY FAR, the best version (live or studio) that I've ever heard in my life!

Congratulations on discovering David Phelps!! I've been trying to get another vocal teacher/performer/reactor in London, Jennifer Glatzhofer to discover and react to David Phelps, for the first time. So glad you did!!

Listening to him sing actually brings tears to my eyes. its was so beautiful. Just to let you know he is still singing and he is classically trained. You should listen to him sing Nessum Dorma!

I've heard David sing this many times and it always gives me goose bumps. It was fun to hear your comments. Thank you for loving it as much as I do.

He is my favorite singer you can just feel his every word.....he's amazing

Wow! Absolutely out of this world! It felt like a Broadway masterpiece. Outstanding! 👏👍

*_I have heard David hit a C5 sharp just as easily as C4, C3, C2, C1. What an incredible Tenor Voice._*

When you first experience David, you never stop. Its like going into a rabit hole with all his music, and you cannot stop!! He is out of this world talented!!

He is the greatest male vocalist of any genre today. Power, depth, range, control, clarity, emotion. Phelps is just stunning - classically trained but performs mostly gospel due to his own deep faith.

David Phelps has so many songs that show off his control and range. David has won several DOVEAWARDS. I agree with all the comments below. Try the comparison of one song from over 25 years ago and now. the new is from a Christmas concert as his hoe the Barn and Bale Christmas Concert. The song is "LET THE GLORY COME DOWN. OLDER VERSON IS LINKED TO : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vcFoLtDuANI.html AND THE CURRENT VERSION : ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-R58BI_PkVaw.html. Another song to check out is "WE SHALL BEHOLD HIM" ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eBvGzrnirT8.html . I hope you enjoy him. We can give you so many songs.

If you like David Phelps' version of this, you would also love Sandy Patti's version with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Both David and Sandy have musical training and degrees, but both rose to prominence through the Gaither Vocal Band, a long-standing gospel group.

My all time favorite male vocalist, David Phelps!! No one better, imho.

I’ve seen David live in a small local church. Yes he still does small venues in small towns. A rare and amazing talent. Well worth seeing.

Another song that he performs spectacularly is called No More Night. It will literally send your spirit right towards the heavens.

Wonderful choice for a first time reaction to David. Now, you seriously need to listen to No More Night - another live performance.

Beauty.

I love watching reactions when David hits those nit.

Thank you for sharing this. Awesome singer

If you want to hear a more recent song, in 2021, David Phelps sang I Have Nothing. I would love to see your reaction to it. Again, he killed it! His voice is just as beautiful today as it was when he sang O Holy Night, 23 years ago. I was so pleased with your reaction to that. You saw and heard just how talented he is. You said his voice was world class and I couldn’t agree more! I enjoy your reactions. Looking forward to the next.

David Phelps is completely amazing! I’ve seen him in concert a few times and have followed his videos for years! So many performances from different genres of music all excellent. He is 53 and still writing, arranging, singing and touring! Jump on the Phelps band wagon! You will be amazed!

David's voice is phenomenal! Each year, he holds a Barn Bash at his farm, south of Franklin, Tennessee. Two magnificent concerts! His fans are obsessed with his voice! You should see him in person on a concert tour!

Check out "Just As I Am" from his concert in Birmingham, AL.

David's version of O Holy Night it is to this day my favorite. Oh Holy Night is my favorite Christmas Hymn and when David's Gaither Family Christmas version of this came out in 2020 that was it for me. Thanks for the reaction ✌❤😎

Hoping to see and hear this live tonight! My 82 year old mom and I have become groupies. 😊

Thank you thank you thank you!!! You are the ONLY reviewer that did not keep stopping the video over and over in the middle of him singing. Thank you for letting us listen all the way to the end.

Have you heard David sing No More Nights? If not,please listen because David hits the high notes and breath control is amazing ! You will love it !!

"The Dream" by David Phelps

David is phenomenal to this day. He has one of the finest voices in existence. He has extraordinary control and power. Truly a very, very special talent.

Your reaction is spot on! There is a recent video of David singing the same version in his mid 50’s!! Link below.

David is 53 now, and is still a complete powerhouse tenor. (Check out his version of Nessun Dorma!). Best of all, to me, he’s a super nice man; humble and funny. His voice is a gift from God, and he uses it for God’s glory.

It was such a nice treat to watch you discover David Phelps for the first time I highly recommend his cover of Whitney Houston's I have nothing he recorded last year at 53 years old I know you will be blown away

I hope you listen to more of David! He is my absolute favorite, and I have listened to this song over and over and over ..... no one can even compare to him. Listen to a song called Fall On Your Knees by David Phelps and Charlotte Ritchie..... omg it's beautiful and also He's Alive. I get chills everytime and my eyes fill with tears and his voice makes me want to fall on my knees and worship Jesus. God has given him an amazing talent like no other and he honors God with it. His voice just blows me away. I'm so glad you are getting a chance to hear him. Loved your reaction! God bless Holly

The best. He’s incomparable. And, he’s such a humble, fun, nice guy. He’s 53 now, and at least as good still. David was classically trained at Baylor University in his native Texas.

This is, to me, the definitive performance of this beautiful and highly significant song! Thank you for your reaction. It matched mine the first time I heard it. It still leaves me breathless. How did he not pass out delivering those high notes for their full length? The choir, the orchestra, the ORGAN... OMG it is exactly what I've always heard in my head but until this performance, never heard with my ears.

Saw him a few weeks ago and 20+ years later still amazing to listen to.

I thoroughly enjoy seeing someone discover David Phelps for the first time. He is an amazing vocalist and I've had the pleasure of hearing him live twice. Please check out more of his songs...you will not be disappointed!!! I recommend specifically "No More Night".

Saw him last year at Christmas time. Still sounds just as fantastic as he did then. I think you will enjoy discovering his long catalog of songs

He is the absolute best there is! Have been following him since forever (30+ concerts), and will continue to attend any concerts/events that I can. We love you David!

I saw him sing this just like that live just a few years ago. He is simply amazing. My favorite singer on the planet - I cannot imagine anyone better.

I love watching someone encounter David for the first time. Their reactions are almost as good as David, lol

I absolutely loved your reaction! So great to see a first reaction to this performance. I have watched this video so many times- with and without reactions- I just love love love it! David Phelps is phenomenal and this is one of his many 'stand out' performances. Goose bumps every time 🙏🙏🙏

Great, articulate reaction, Adam. Thanks so much!

Besides Dimash and Freddy, David fills up my top 3 male vocalist ever. His vocals are so rich. My favorite Christmas song. You can see the spirit shining through, such sheer beauty. Simply phenomenal. Thank you, from the Netherlands

If you enjoy chorale music, have you been introduced to Voctave yet? David Phelps is part of the Gaither Vocal Band... a group of excellent musicians. Another member of the Gaithers is Mark Lowry, who joins Voctave in singing the Christmas song he co-wrote, "Mary Did You Know." It's an incredible performance.

He's brilliant! Please consider "No More Night". It's on another level and truly exquisite.

I was start to finish chills and goosebumps and tears. I’ve loved him for a long time as a member of The Gaithers. But this is the first time I’ve heard him sing this, my favorite Christmas song! He was certainly anointed throughout. ❤

Everyone that has Teacted to this performance and there are many is absolutely blown away with his talent. Especially those that never heard him before sing anything. There are literally 100's of his performances you could choose and they are all great. Solos, duets, part of the Gaither Vocal Band and on and on.primarily Christian Contemporary, but across all genre's he is wonderful. Try "No More Night" next.

He’s still amazing ❤Today is his 54 th birthday and has been on tour all year,,, he’s the best tenor on earth..all his music is amazing. Listen to him sing the Lords Prayer 🙏

Adam, welcome to David Phelps music!! He is amazing and has managed to only get better through the years. Listening to his music and style will be a journey you will enjoy immensely!

David is now 53, about 31 when he did this. He has absolutely not lost a thing in his range, power, passion, control, tone and clarity. In my opinion the best in the world in all those areas. You really need to check out his cover of Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing" you won't believe it and covered that in 2021. Also "No More Night" and "Let Freedom Ring" when he was with the Gaither Vocal band.

He's mostly a Christian artist but he also has some secular songs like Unchained Melody and I have Nothing. He's classically trained. He wrote a song called Heavens shore for his sister who has since passed away from cancer.

I love seeing peoples first reactions to David singing. Seeing your face and hearing your reaction is priceless! David is now in his 50s and still knocks his vocals out of the park. He is trained also writes and produces music. He's a gem !! Great reaction video !!

David you are amazing. So blessed by God!

Absolutely love David Phelps, he's amazing, I think you'd LOVE Voctave singing O Come All Ye Faithful if you haven't already listened to them?

My most beloved Christmas Hymn of my 72 years. Spectacular rendition. Truly uplifting and so warm. Spectacular !!!

You've just discovered the most amazing singer.