Bill Gaither is an American singer who has become famous for his very long career as a gospel and contemporary Christian singer. One of the most respected singers, he is also a songwriter and record producer.
He started his career in the 1950s and more than 6 decades later, he has thrilled the world, sold millions of copies of his albums, and has recorded many awards to his name.
Here is a quick look at his legendary musical career as well as his person.
Biography of Bill Gaither
It was on March 28, 1936, that Bill Gaither was born in Alexandria, Indiana, U.S. to the family of Lela Gaither and George W. Gaither. He was brought up alongside two siblings, Danny Gaither and Mary Ann Gaither Addison as the oldest of the three. He is currently the only member of his family still surviving.
Bill and all his siblings had an interest in music and this led them into forming the group popular as the Gaither Trio, The group sang in most churches in the Midwest and Indiana.
For his education, Bill went to Anderson College where he spent only a year before transferring to Taylor University. It was there that he finally graduated in 1959 with a major degree in English under his belt and also a minor in music.
Following his graduation, he continued with music but this time around, he also took a job as a teacher. Soon afterward, he got married and the pressure of trying to combine music, family, and his teaching job started taking a toll on him, forcing him to leave teaching and give all his attention to music.
Gaither’s career took a turn for the better after the release of his 1964 song, “He Touched Me.” In the years that followed, he released many more songs and albums.
He released many albums with his siblings under the Gaither Trio and 32 more studio albums with Gaither Vocal Band which was started in 1981 and has other members such as Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, and Todd Suttles.
What is the net worth of Bill Gaither?
Bill Gaither has enjoyed a successful career over the years. It is thanks to this that he has a net worth that is estimated at $10 million. He made his fortune from his career as a music star, a songwriter, and a record producer.
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Amazing facts about the singer
1. Who is his wife?
Gaither is married to Gloria Sickal since 1962. Not only have they been together for that long, but they have also collaborated on a lot of things through the years including music.
It is with her that he wrote one of his breakout songs, “He Touched Me” in 1964. Other songs that they have written together are “Let’s Just Praise The Lord”, “The King Is Coming,” “Sinner Saved By Grace”, and “Something Beautiful” among others.
2. He has been blessed with amazing children
Bill and Gloria have been blessed with three children; a son and two daughters. While his son Benjy Gaither decided to become an actor, his daughter Suzanne Gaither has taken to music although she is not as popular as her father.
His other daughter Amy Gaither has followed a life away from the entertainment. As one would expect, all the kids are now fully grown.
3. Gaither has influenced so many stars
With his music, Bill has influenced a lot of people over the years. More so, many stars have come to perform his songs including the legendary Elvis Presley and The Statler Brothers.
4. Gaither has written a number of books
In 1992, Gaither collaborated with Ken Abraham to release his book I Almost Missed the Sunset. Next, he collaborated with Ken Abraham in 2003 and then with his wife in 2000 to release some more books.
5. Awards won
Between 1973 and 2008, Bill won 6 Grammy Awards for Best Inspirational Performance, Best Southern Gospel Album, and Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album. More so, he has also won close to 30 GMA Dove Awards and has recorded other awards including ASCAP Best Gospel Song of the Year.
In 1983, he got inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame while in 2006 he SPEBSQSA Honorary Life Member.
6. Gaither’s Homecoming tours
The multi-Grammy-winning singer started his now popular Homecoming tour in 1991. Since then, he has brought many stars and has attracted millions of fans to the tours, selling millions of tickets.
