American Gospels - Dennis Jale, Donna Rhodes & The Morris Family - Stephansdom -2026

Wiener Stephansdom, Wien

Dennis Jale welcomes Donna Rhodes & The Morris Family from Nashville, Tennessee. Together, they bring the music from America’s churches and living rooms—and its rich gospel tradition—to Vienna.

The program features songs such as “Amazing Grace,” “Amen,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Stand by Me,” along with other gospel classics. With “Crying in the Chapel” and “Where No One Stands Alone,” the program also includes two pieces closely associated with the musical world of Elvis Presley.

Donna Rhodes brings a special connection to this music. As a backup singer for Elvis Presley, she was part of the recordings for “Suspicious Minds,” “In the Ghetto,” “Don’t Cry Daddy,” and “Kentucky Rain.” She has also worked with Al Green, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Paul Anka, and Roy Orbison.

Her husband, Craig Morris, performed in the studio and on stage with Ray Charles in the 1980s and also worked with Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn. Together with their children, Sam and Savannah Morris, the family brings the musical tradition of Nashville to Vienna.

Dennis Jale blends the musical tradition of American songs with his passion for gospel and rock ’n’ roll. The result is a festive evening at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, filled with pre-Christmas joy, emotion, and that spiritual power that, especially in St. Stephen’s Cathedral, truly touches the soul.

Let the Advent season begin: with “American Gospels” – Dennis Jale, Donna Rhodes & The Morris Family.

The net proceeds from this concert will benefit the restoration projects of the “Unser Stephansdom” association.