David Phelps Takes Break After NC & KY Shows
Christian vocal powerhouse halts tour momentum briefly to thank supporters and recharge up
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At the close of a weekend run through North Carolina and Kentucky, Christian tenor David Phelps paused to thank his supporters and announced a brief respite from his Speak Of Love Tour. Posting on Instagram on Monday, Phelps wrote, “Thank you to everyone who came to see us in North Carolina and Kentucky last weekend. We had so much fun and we can’t wait to get back out there. We’ve got the week off, but we’ll see you soon with more of The Speak Of Love Tour! #SpeakOfLove”
Tour Highlights In North Carolina & Kentucky
Phelps and his ensemble delivered two sold-out performances in Shelby, NC and Fort Mitchell, KY. In a preview post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJpD8WjhMJd/), he teased the weekend shows, noting the stops at Shelby’s historic community center and Fort Mitchell’s intimate event hall. Fans gathered early to snag front-row seats, where Phelps opened with the new title track “Speak Of Love” before diving into classics like “Way of the Master.”
Audience members shared photos and videos under the hashtag #SpeakOfLove, celebrating Phelps’s signature four-octave range and emotive stage presence. One attendee posted, “His voice gave me chills—there’s nothing like live worship with David Phelps,” capturing the energy that lit up both venues.
A Look Back At Earlier Dates
The weekend engagement capped the East Coast swing of the Speak Of Love Tour, which began in Southlake, TX and Van Buren, AR, followed by additional shows across Texas and Arkansas. In mid-January, Phelps took to Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/DIy_MfnCFGS/) to promote upcoming concerts, listing Southlake and Van Buren among the opening stops. A subsequent post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DJCy2iyuRRt/) reflected on Texas and Arkansas performances, with Phelps praising local ministers and worship teams for inviting him into their communities.
On opening night in Southlake, the tour kicked off at a packed auditorium where Phelps performed new arrangements of gospel standards, blending his latest album tracks with fan favorites. During the Arkansas date, audiences were moved by a soulful rendition of “O Holy Night,” highlighting the tour’s balance between fresh material and timeless hymns.
Tour Pauses Before Next Leg
Following the North Carolina and Kentucky performances, Phelps announced a week off to rest and reconnect with family. Fans have been advised to check his Instagram handle @dphelpsmusic for updates on rescheduled dates and new tour stops. Building on an earlier teaser (https://www.instagram.com/p/DF1QpgltpW0/) for the 2025 leg in Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, and Oklahoma, Phelps hinted that additional West Coast dates will be confirmed soon.
While on hiatus, the singer plans to record behind-the-scenes content for tour social channels and prepare arrangements for the upcoming summer stretch. His team has assured concertgoers that tickets already purchased will remain valid for the next announced shows.
The Mission Behind Speak Of Love
The Speak Of Love Tour supports Phelps’s most recent studio album of the same name, which dropped in late summer. The collection features collaborative tracks with veteran gospel artists and focuses on themes of encouragement, spoken affirmation, and spiritual uplift. In his album release announcement, Phelps encouraged listeners to “speak into existence a world that uplifts us all” and invited fans to share stories under #SpeakOfLove.
Since its release, the project has climbed Christian radio charts, with the title track securing regular rotation on worship networks. Music critics have praised the album for its blend of modern production and Phelps’s timeless vocal clarity.
About David Phelps
David Norris Phelps (born September 26, 1969) is an American Christian music vocalist celebrated for his rich tenor and dynamic range. He first rose to prominence as a member of the Gaither Vocal Band in 1997, lending his voice to award-winning recordings. A graduate of Samford University and the University of Alabama, Phelps has released more than a dozen solo albums and earned multiple GMA Dove Awards. With over two million albums sold, he is widely recognized as one of the leading voices in contemporary gospel music.
With a brief hiatus now underway, Phelps’s faithful audience eagerly awaits the tour’s return, ready to experience the next chapter of worship, reflection, and song that the Speak Of Love Tour promises to deliver.
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