Cover Song
The Old Rugged Cross
Brian Kittrell — November 10, 2025
Release Date: November 10, 2025Public Domain Source
Original Recording
| Songwriter | George Bennard |
|---|---|
| Original Release Date | 1912–1913 (written); first published 1915 |
| Release Type | hymn |
Bennard wrote both words and music. First verse written fall 1912 in Albion, MI; completed winter 1912–13 in Sturgeon Bay, WI — Bennard himself cited 1913, so sources give both years. Public domain.
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