Bill Gaither
Bill Gaither | |
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Gaither in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | William James Gaither March 28, 1936 Alexandria, Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern gospel, contemporary Christian |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1951–present |
| Labels | Spring House Productions, Gaither Music Group/EMI Christian |
| Member of | Gaither Vocal Band |
| Formerly of | Bill Gaither Trio |
Spouse | Gloria Gaither |
| Website | gaither |
William James Gaither (/ˈɡeɪθər/ GAY-thər; born March 28, 1936) is an American singer and songwriter of Southern gospel and contemporary Christian music. He has written numerous popular Christian songs with his wife Gloria; he is also known for performing as part of the Bill Gaither Trio and the Gaither Vocal Band. In the 1990s, his career gained a resurgence (as well as the careers of other southern gospel artists), as popularity grew for the Gaither Homecoming series. In 2023, he released a secular music album with the Gaither Vocal Band entitled Love Songs.