The Old Rugged Cross Modern

We recently released a contemporary arrangement of the classic hymn the old rugged cross beginning small and building to the end the old rugged cross is perfect for your easter celebration. It has been performed by some of the twentieth century s most important recording artists including al green andy griffith anne murray brad paisley chet atkins john berry floyd cramer george jones eddy arnold jim reeves johnny cash and june carter kevin max ella fitzgerald mahalia jackson merle haggard patsy cline loretta lynn ray price ricky. The old rugged cross has been a country gospel favorite ever since it became the title song of ernest tubb s 1952 gospel album.