Bill Gaither
Bill Gaither | |
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Gaither in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | William James Gaither |
| Born | March 28, 1936 Alexandria, Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern gospel, contemporary Christian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1950s–present |
| Labels | Spring House Productions, Gaither Music Group/EMI Christian |
| Member of | Bill Gaither Trio, Gaither Vocal Band |
| Spouse | Gloria Gaither |
| Website | gaither |
William James Gaither (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.