Vern Gosdin – Chiseled In Stone
“Chiseled In Stone” is a song written by Vern Gosdin and Max D. Barnes, and recorded by American country music artist Vern Gosdin. It was released in August 1988 as the third single from his album of the same name. The song reached number six on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Background and composition
“Chiseled In Stone” is a country ballad about the pain of losing a loved one. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of grief. The song begins with the narrator describing the moment he learned of his loved one’s death, and it goes on to detail the pain and loneliness he feels in the aftermath. The song’s message is one of hope, however, as the narrator ultimately finds comfort in the belief that his loved one is in a better place.
Recording and production
“Chiseled In Stone” was recorded at the Sony Tree Studios and Soundshop Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Bob Montgomery and Vern Gosdin.
The recording features Vern Gosdin on lead vocals. Gosdin’s vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a gentle acoustic guitar arrangement that provides a perfect backdrop for Gosdin’s vocals.
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“Chiseled In Stone” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Vern Gosdin and Max D. Barnes.
- It was released in August 1988 as the third single from the album Chiseled In Stone.
- The song reached number six on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
- “Chiseled In Stone” has been covered by many artists, including George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Brad Paisley.