The Collection

Through the years Nashville-based Ernie Couch & Revival has appeared in various configurations, ranging from a duo to as many as six members, and even toured as a mixed group. However, two elements, Ernie Couch and Jason Couch, have remained constant throughout the group's exciting and continuing musical journey. From its inception EC&R has produced high energy, emotionally colorful music reflective of the diverse musical heritage that has made Music City internationally famous. The group’s unique blend of traditional, country, and contemporary gospel music speaks to people of all ages and all walks of life. The group's journey had its beginnings in the early 1990s. Both Ernie Couch and Jason Couch had worked with the Plainsmen Quartet in the late 1980’s. When Ernie and Jason left the Plainsmen in the summer of 1990, they began discussing what they wanted to do in music. It was determined that they would create their own group, and over the following year they formulated what they wanted to incorporate within the purposed group. One of the first elements agreed upon, was that the group would present “live” music. Ernie and Jason wanted the flexibility and spontaneity for their proposed group, that only “live” music could give. With reguard to the type of material the group would present, Ernie and Jason felt it should be a blend of the past and the present. They were influenced by such groups as the Statesmen and Blackwood Brothers of 1950’s and 60’s, with their great harmonies, professionalism, and energy, along with the showmanship and creativity of the Oak Ridge Boys during the late 60’s and early 70’s. In addition, Ernie had grown up listening to such ivory pounders as, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Floyd Cramer, each coloring his style, and the sounds he wanted to incorporate within the music of the new group. Another priority was that the group would serve as a vehicle for presenting original compositions penned by Ernie and Jason. Ernie and Jason felt the group should be different. Different in its approach to presenting the “good news” through music. Different in its thinking, creating, and working outside of the established box. They felt the group should be willing to work with artists from other genres of music, willing to be “performers” presenting Chirstian entertainment, and most importantly, willing to insure that the “message” of their music would always take first place. 1995 saw the release of the groups first project, "Taking Flight." This project represents music created between the years of 1995 and 2015. A great overview of the music they have been creating since that first project. This is a grouping of songs that hit the gospel charts and were fan favorites. We hope you enjoy this collection.