Acclaimed artist David Phelps (Word Records) is releasing his highly anticipated solo album, "Life Is A Church," September, 27.

Produced, arranged and recorded by Greg Bieck (Barbara Streisand, Jessica Simpson), the album follows Phelps' successful Word debut,Revelation.

"Life Is A Church" combines Phelps' renowned vocals with themes encompassing his relationships with God, family and the world around him. Overall, the project's message is simply that we can no longer confine God to Sunday mornings.


With his departure from the Gaither Vocal Band with whom he has impressed audiences internationally at over 100 performances a year, Phelps is excited about dedicating his career fully toward a solo direction.

"For over a year now I have been grappling with leaving the Vocal Band," says Phelps. "With the council of family, friends, my pastor and more, I mustered up the courage to take this step of surrender and obedience. Of course I will miss Bill, Gloria and the wonderful family I've grown to love on the Homecoming tour. However our paths are too intertwined for it to be over.

We had incredible success with my solo career and that's where I need to spend my energy right now. I'm looking forward to having the time to be out on the road reaching more people with the gifts God has given me."


Phelps will visit Eastern and Midwestern US cities beginning in July on a 25-city headline tour and premiere songs from his anticipated September release, "Life Is A Church."


As an acclaimed solo artist and while a member of the renowned multi-Platinum selling Gaither Vocal Band, Phelps has performed before millions including appearances at Billy Graham Mission crusades and before President Bush at the White House. He first appeared in the Christian music spotlight as the first-place winner of the Gospel Music Association's 1988 Music Seminar in the Rockies vocal competition. Phelps was then appointed Artist in Residence for First Baptist Church of Hurst, TX and later joined the Gaither Vocal Band in 1997, where he would be featured on over 30 projects with the Grammy and Dove Award winning group. The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has additionally nominated him twice for "Male Vocalist of the Year."


For a complete tour schedule, tickets and further information on David Phelps, visit www.davidphelps.com. Additional information can be found at www.wordrecords.com.