“The Old Rugged Cross” was my grandfather’s favorite hymn so every time we sing it I am reminded of him. I remember something funny about my Aunt Mae singing it. She did not understand all of the ...

George Bennard, born in 1873, was a hymn writer and preacher. He dedicated his life to both music and ministry, writing over 300 hymns and gospel songs. His music came from his deep faith and brought ...

Patti Page was one of the most popular singers of the 1950s, known for her smooth voice and timeless songs. She became famous for hits such as Tennessee Waltz and How Much Is That Doggie in the Window ...

When polls are taken to determine the most popular American hymns, invariably near the top of the list is "The Old Rugged Cross." It has been the most favored of the approximate 300 songs written by ...

For nearly a century, Christians of all stripes have been raising “The Old Rugged Cross” as a musical standard. Many know the composer was a man named George Bennard. Few, however, realize that his ...

I’d like to tell you about the hymn "The Old Rugged Cross." It’s relatively new (1913) and became popular in America through the radio and from 1925-1960 it was voted ...

Multilingual singer-songwriter and record producer Janalynn Castelino has added to her string of Lenten music with a deeply moving rendition of the classic hymn 'The Old Rugged Cross' that released ...

The hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" has stood the test of time, being performed and recorded by numerous gospel and county music artists over the years since it was composed in 1913. But a museum ...

This week I pay homage to my grandfather. His birthday occurred during Lent. His favorite hymn was always “The Old Rugged Cross”. He was a regular church attendee, but when it was time to sing this ...

The museum you’re about to learn about is sometimes tagged as a religious museum, but it’s not. It’s a place to learn, imagine what used to be and maybe even find part of yourself in a song. “This ...

As Lent progresses to Easter, the “Old Rugged Cross” crucifix comes to mind. It stands 22 feet high and can be seen next to a pool, traveling east on East Midlothian Boulevard at Lake Park Cemetery ...