southern gospel vocal group The Gaither Vocal Band is an American southern gospel vocal group, named after its founder and leader Bill Gaither.

Although the Gaithers have traversed the globe for four decades singing the gospel, they always return home to Alexandria, Indiana, so they can stay involved in town life and the lives of family and friends.

1980Gaither Vocal Band / Active from The Gaither Vocal Band got its start in the early 1980s with four guys singing around a piano backstage before a Bill Gaither Trio concert.

Gaither Vocal Band Reunion – October 15 & 16, 2021 – Gaither Music.

English: occupational name from Middle English gaytere 'goatherd' an agent derivative of Middle English gayte 'goat' (a northern spelling of Old English gāt or from the related Old Norse word geit).

Gospel music is characterized by dominant vocals and strong use of harmony with Christian lyrics. Gospel music can be traced to the early 17th century. Hymns and sacred songs were often repeated in a call and response fashion, heavily influenced by ancestral African music.

One of the largest independent Christian music companies in the world and a household name for millions of fans, Gaither Music Group is known worldwide for its award-winning and top-selling recordings, including the Gaither Gospel Series, of which 133 products have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum.

The group was formed in 1980 on the spur of the moment before a concert with the song "First Day In Heaven" with Bill Gaither & Gary McSpadden of the Bill Gaither Trio, and Steve Green & Lee Young of the backup singers. Lee Young was dismissed in 1982, and Jon Mohr was hired as the new bass singer.

Bill GaitherBaritoneGuy PenrodWes HamptonTenorAdam CrabbReggie SmithTodd Suttles Gaither Vocal Band/Members

Today, the Gaither Vocal Band roster is comprised of five power-packed voices, including Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith. Individually, these men are gifted artists and men of authentic faith.

Meaning:praise, prayer; admiration. Praise is a girl's name of British origin. As a literal translation of "prayer," this modern name represents giving thanks and gratitude for life's blessings. In the English language, "praise" also means "giving warm approval or admiration" towards someone or something.

The name Gaither is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a caterer. The surname Gaither was an official name, "the cater," derived from the Old French ale catour, a title meaning a buyer of groceries for the gentleman's house.

Gospel music is composed and performed for many purposes, including aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, and as an entertainment product for the marketplace. Gospel music is characterized by dominant vocals and strong use of harmony with Christian lyrics.

Definitions of gospel singing. folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with Black slaves in the United States and featuring call and response; influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul) synonyms: gospel. types: doo-wop.

Gloria has shared in interviews how the song came to be written. She and Bill were nearing the date when their third child was to be born. Her mind was filled with fears about how this child and their other two children would be able to face life in the world which at that time was in real turmoil.

Christian Indiana's legendary musicians and songwriters Bill and Gloria Gaither are featured in a new Destination Indiana journey chronicling their faith, family and career. Both Bill and Gloria were greatly influenced by their families and their Christian upbringings.