Bill Gaither: Biography

Bill Gaither
Birth Name:
William J. Gaither

Born:
Mar 28, 1936 in Alexandria, IN

Genres:
Gospel & Religious Music, Contemporary Christian Music, Gospel Music, Contemporary, Southern Gospel Music, Holiday Music, Rock Music

Decades Active:
1970's|1980's|1990's|2000's


Artistic Quality
High
Cultural Impact
High
Popularity
High



One of the most successful songwriters in all of Christian music, Bill Gaither was an original member of the renowned gospel music act the Gaither Trio (comprised of Gaither, his brother Bill, and sister Mary Ann). Bill's wife, Gloria, would go on to replace Mary Ann in the group, and the trio was eventually inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1999. In addition to recording with the trio, Bill and Gloria recorded as a duo and as part of the Gaither Vocal Band.

- Greg Prato, All Music Guide

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