This version brings me to tears every time I hear it. To me this is what God’s choir, the angel choir in Heaven, this is what they will sound like when I finally get to hear them.

Wow - Thank you. I have not seen this one, and apparently, it's 5 years old. What an absolute blessing to be able to sing the song with the author, who can SING with a beautiful and silky voice!!! And Voctave is amazing.

I just came across this reaction. First of all, normally when Mark sings this song it is done a 1/3 lower. I have listened to Mark for 30 years and have never heard him sing a G4, and especially hold it that long… incredible.

Mark is seated for this as he suffers from MS. Just another layer to his amazingness and profound understanding of his lyrics.

One of my favorite Christmas songs ever, but like you said, having the writer sing the song makes it so special! I've heard a lot of different versions, but he emphasizes the words differently and makes the meaning a little different. Still a great question! Mary, did you know everything that your baby boy would do? Just beautiful!

Mark sang for many years with the Gaithers. If you want to laugh, watch their performance of Jesus on the Mainline, featuring Mark. Brilliant.

👉 Mark Alan Lowry (*1958 in London) is an American singer, comedian and songwriter. He is best known for singing the song 'Mary, Did You Know?' and he co-wrote the lyrics of this song in 1984. Years later, musician and songwriter Buddy Greene wrote the music for the song. In 2016 Lowry sang it himself, supported by the a cappella group Voctave.🌼🇩🇪

This is literally Heaven sent.

I don't listen to Voctave enough but every time I do I'm stunned. And Mark really knows his voice. The unwavering power in those long held notes pierced through everything else that was going on around it. Also the blonde soprano captivates me every time I hear her. Even as an atheist I can suspend my disbelief long enough to lose myself in the emotion of these performances. That's art as expression.

I'm so happy that you love them too. Please do more Voctave, they will blow you away over and over again. They are one of my favorites, and send chills and tears for me. Very nice video Travis.

Mark Lowry has been one of my favorite people for many, many years, mostly with his long time with the Gaither group. This is a very good collab.

He held that note for 20 seconds. There is a barbershop quartet called Ringmasters from Sweden that does You'll never walk alone/ Climb every mountain and the lead singer holds the last note for 30 seconds. They are an incredible group!!!!!

Mark Lowery is an awesome Christian comedian. If you ever run across one of his short "Tales" be sure and listen to it it. You:ll be glad you did. He used to sing with the gospel group The Gaithers and tells a lot of stories of them. He is so funny!

Their Prince of Egypt medley is amazing.

YAY! You did it! This is such an amazing rendition. It just leaves you in awe.

Now watch Voctave do O Come All Ye Faithful. You are not at all prepared for their tenor.

I counted at least 22 seconds that Mark Lowry held that note...amazing!

Great reaction. This is the first time I've heard them do this one. The lead has a lovely tone and the backing vocals gave me goosebumps.

THANK YOU!!! You are so expressive, I love watching your reactions, Mark is one of the vocal treasures that many people have not discovered, I hope you check out more of his songs and some of his comedy.

Next up should be David Phelps, another member of the Gaither Vocal Band, singing "Oh, Holy Night" live version. If you have never heard David....OMG!

Mark also did a version of Mary Did You Know with Home Free. I heard PTX do this last Christmas. I love Voctave's and Home Free's versions. It is the most stunning Christmas song ever. Voctave will be in Tallahassee Jan 24 for Opening Nights at Florida State University ($30 and $45). If you're close enough maybe be there?

That long phrase started when he sang, the praises of the laaaaaaaaaaaaamb. Not just lamb. I counted it he held that phrase all one breath for 7 measures. That’s insane.

You should check out Voctave’s O Come All Ye Faithful! Also an incredible version!

One of the vocalists is Jamie Ray-he arranged the song. He’s brilliant.

Mark. Lowry. Is. A. Seasoned. Gospel. Vocalist

Mark held that note for 25 seconds. :)

My favorite version of this song! Love Home Frees also!

I counted and Mark held that note for 26 seconds on the word Lamb!!

Ive seen Mark perform this live with the Gaither Vocal Band. Guy Penrod, and David Phelps. When they hit The Praises of The Lamb, it was so powerful, the rafters of the venue shook and a shower of dust fell on the audience.

If you loved this one, please listen to Voctave with: Oh Come All Ye Faithful. I promise you, you won't be sorry.

Can you imagine Kate Lott, the high soprano, teaming up with Home Free? The span of octaves between Kate and Tim, with everyone else bridging the gap would be spectacular!

He may have arranged it, but it was written many years ago. It's beautiful. Thank you.

Mark is awesome! He held the note 6 bars or 24 count in time 4x4!

"Mary, Did You Know?" is a Christmas song addressing Mary, mother of Jesus, with lyrics written by Mark Lowry in 1984, and originally Mark used the lyrics on Christmas cards. Later on he requested of several friends if someone could put music to his lyrics. The music was written by Buddy Greene in 1991. It was originally recorded by Christian recording artist Michael English on his self-titled debut solo album in 1991. At the time, English and Lowry were members of the Gaither Vocal Band, and Greene was touring with them. The song reached Number 6 on CCM Magazine's Adult Contemporary Chart. Lowry would record the song several times himself, most notably with the Gaither Vocal Band on their 1998 Christmas album, Still the Greatest Story Ever Told. Lowry also recoded it with 'Voctave' while sitting due to being stricken with MS. This was an incredible feat in itself and well worth viewiǹg, and reacting to! 👌 Loved your reaction!

Producers: Mark, how long can you hold a note? Mark: Yes.

Thank you for consistently pronouncing their name correctly. So few do.

At the end of Marks first long note, you kan hear Kate giving us her G6 note.

Yay you finally did it!! Watching now!

Ya need Carol of the Bells of Notre Dame by Voctave in you life!

You have to hear their version of Come all ye faithful

Wow. This was so beautiful. Voices of angels. CHILLS

The pentatonix version is awesome. But this crushed it. The way they turned it into a creepy angelic version. And with the author of the song. This is the way he intended for it to be

That was absolutely beautiful 🙏🏻

This is probably my favourite video to share with people who like music :) :) :) beyond incredible

Another great Voctave holiday song is their newest--Where Are You Christmas. I think you'll enjoy this one.

Voctave stands for their 5 octave range.

Why did I have to Google acapella groups to hear of this group?🤣

I am SOOOOO HAPPY you got to this one!

Its actually 28 seconds of you count from the last breath. The hold actually begins with The Praises of The Lamb---------------------!

All I can say is "WOW!"

I love you Travis! The descant soprano in Kate Lott, seconded by Tiffany Coburn - but they are all amazing! So pleased you did this one x

You have to react to Oh Come All Ye Faithful! Your mind will be blown 🤯🤯🤯

Voctave. O Come All Ye Faithful. You're welcome.

Thank you for giving this one a listen. My top 2 versions are like you , PTX and Voctave and you can change the order and I would still be ok with it.

Love the shirt! Mark is so good! You should check out his comedy

I did not go back over all your comments, so if I'm sharing things already shared-- sorry! This is an OLD version of the song (90's maybe) with Mark Lowry (lyricist) and Buddy Greene (who wrote the music). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sJp3gspk2tK8aWQ.html

Look up the version with Marh. David Phelps ans guy Penrod

Kate. Lott. Is. The. High. Suprano. And. Is. Classicly. Trained. Mark. Lowery. Is. A. Seasoned. Gospel. Vocalist.

Pretty good huh?!? I loved your reaction. Now that you're in the Christmas spirit, please check out (in no particular order) their renditions of O Come All Ye Faithful, This is My Wish/Let There be Peace on Earth, O Come O Come Emmanuel/The First Noel/I Wonder as I Wander, Joy to the World, and Jingle Bells. You will not be disappointed!!!

Hi Travis from Deep South Texas. Big fan of your channel. I don't know if you've seen Pentatonix cover of The Prayer. It'll blow your mind.

Mark was with Gathers a Christian group he is loved in the Christian community

You should check out PTX doing Imagine by John Lennon. It brings me almost to tears every time I watch it.

Hey Travis what’s up

Travis, enjoy your channel. Try Straight No Chaser, The Kings Singers, Voces8 for more a cappella wonderful!

Holy Shit Jesus Christ Amen

Voctave's version of O Come All Ye Faithul is extraordinary. The whole thing's awesome, but the finish makes vocal coaches lose their minds😄

Mark Lowery is the one who wrote this song.

Can you please please PLEASE react to Next Town Down videos especially their Michael Jackson medley. I promise you won't be disappointed they're really good.

Great reaction! "The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29

Nothing can touch PTX version

You were very close, it was 18 seconds.

A twelve person acapella chorus.....

Mark wrote the lyrics, not the whole song.

You have to react to Oh Come All Ye Faithful! Your mind will be blown 🤯🤯🤯