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Bill Gaither

Bill Gaither

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William (Bill) J. Gaither was born in Alexandria, Indiana in 1936 Bill Gaither 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 he,  with the help of southern gospel and contemporary artists started the popular "Homecoming Series". 

Known For

Whispering Hope

Whispering Hope

2000

Turn Your Radio On

Turn Your Radio On

1993

Then Sings My Soul

Then Sings My Soul

2008

This Is My Story

This Is My Story

1997

The Sweetest Song I Know

The Sweetest Song I Know

1995

Tent Revival Homecoming

Tent Revival Homecoming

2011

Sweet Sweet Spirit

Sweet Sweet Spirit

1999

Homecoming Texas Style

Homecoming Texas Style

1996

Alaskan Homecoming

Alaskan Homecoming

2011

Give The World A Smile

Give The World A Smile

2017

A Tribute to Howard and Vestal Goodman

A Tribute to Howard and Vestal Goodman

2004

Atlanta Homecoming

Atlanta Homecoming

1998

Australian Homecoming

Australian Homecoming

2003

The Cathedrals: 50 Faithful Years

The Cathedrals: 50 Faithful Years

1994

Live From Toronto

Live From Toronto

2006

New Orleans Homecoming

New Orleans Homecoming

2002

A Farewell Celebration

A Farewell Celebration

1999

All Day Singing at The Dome

All Day Singing at The Dome

1998

Passin' The Faith Along

Passin' The Faith Along

2004

A Campfire Homecoming

A Campfire Homecoming

2008

Power In The Blood

Power In The Blood

2023

Hallelujah Homecoming

Hallelujah Homecoming

2023

Pure and Simple Volume 2

Pure and Simple Volume 2

2013

Pure and Simple Volume 1

Pure and Simple Volume 1

2013

Journey To The Sky

Journey To The Sky

2004

Freedom Band

Freedom Band

2002

The Isaacs: Up Close and Personal

The Isaacs: Up Close and Personal

2013

London Homecoming

London Homecoming

2001

Bill & Gloria Gaither Present: Revival with Their Homecoming Friends

Bill & Gloria Gaither Present: Revival with Their Homecoming Friends

1995

I Do Believe

I Do Believe

2002

Canadian Homecoming

Canadian Homecoming

2006

A Gospel Journey

A Gospel Journey

2009

Gaither Vocal Band: Reunited

Gaither Vocal Band: Reunited

2010

Give it Away

Give it Away

2006

Mark Lowry: On Broadway

Mark Lowry: On Broadway

2001

Let Freedom Ring: Live From Carnegie Hall

Let Freedom Ring: Live From Carnegie Hall

2002

Christmas a Time for Joy

Christmas a Time for Joy

2002

The Best of Mark Lowry & Bill Gaither Volume 1

The Best of Mark Lowry & Bill Gaither Volume 1

2004

The Best of Buddy Greene

The Best of Buddy Greene

2010

Gaither Gospel Series: God Bless America

Gaither Gospel Series: God Bless America

2002

Gaither Homecoming Classics I Saw the Light

Gaither Homecoming Classics I Saw the Light

2013

Gaither Homecoming Classics Highway to Heaven

Gaither Homecoming Classics Highway to Heaven

2013

Gaither Homecoming Christmas from South Africa

Gaither Homecoming Christmas from South Africa

2006

Gaither Homecoming Classics: One Day at a Time

Gaither Homecoming Classics: One Day at a Time

2013

Gaither Homecoming Classics The Unclouded Day

Gaither Homecoming Classics The Unclouded Day

2013

Gaither Gospel Series Tent Revival

Gaither Gospel Series Tent Revival

2011

Gaither Gospel Series Rocky Mountain Homecoming

Gaither Gospel Series Rocky Mountain Homecoming

2003

The Best of Russ Taff

The Best of Russ Taff

2007

Gaither Gospel Series Good Things Take Time

Gaither Gospel Series Good Things Take Time

2020

Gaither Gospel Series Jerusalem

Gaither Gospel Series Jerusalem

2005

Memphis Homecoming

Memphis Homecoming

2000

Mark Lowry: Dogs Go To Heaven

Mark Lowry: Dogs Go To Heaven

2016

Mark Lowry Goes to Hollywood

Mark Lowry Goes to Hollywood

2005

David Phelps: Classic

David Phelps: Classic

2012

The Best of Mark Lowry & Bill Gaither Volume 2

The Best of Mark Lowry & Bill Gaither Volume 2

2004

America The Beautiful

America The Beautiful

2004

Something Beautiful

Something Beautiful

1996

Church in the Wildwood

Church in the Wildwood

2005

Majesty

Majesty

2011

Gaither's Pond: Fishtales

Gaither's Pond: Fishtales

1999

Israel Homecoming

Israel Homecoming

2005

Jerusalem

Jerusalem

2005

Count Your Blessings

Count Your Blessings

2011

Landmark

Landmark

1993

Joy In My Heart

Joy In My Heart

2009

Better Day

Better Day

2010

I'm Free

I'm Free

2009

Kennedy Center Homecoming

Kennedy Center Homecoming

2002

Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 5

Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 5

2003

Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 3

Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 3

2003

Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 1

Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 1

2003

Dream On: Live From Chicago

Dream On: Live From Chicago

2008

Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 4

Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 4

2003

Love Can Turn the World

Love Can Turn the World

2007

A Billy Graham Music Homecoming Volume 1

A Billy Graham Music Homecoming Volume 1

2001

Down by the Tabernacle

Down by the Tabernacle

1998

Irish Homecoming

Irish Homecoming

2000

Gaither Vocal Band and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound...Together

Gaither Vocal Band and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound...Together

2007

How Great Thou Art

How Great Thou Art

2007

Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

2010

I'll Fly Away

I'll Fly Away

2002

When All God's Singers Get Home

When All God's Singers Get Home

1996

What A Time

What A Time

2001

The Best Of The Isaacs

The Best Of The Isaacs

2004

The Best Of Ivan Parker

The Best Of Ivan Parker

2007

The Best of the Hoppers

The Best of the Hoppers

2010

Ryman Gospel Reunion

Ryman Gospel Reunion

1995

South African Homecoming

South African Homecoming

2007

Encore

Encore

2000

A Billy Graham Music Homecoming Volume 2

A Billy Graham Music Homecoming Volume 2

2001

The Old Rugged Cross

The Old Rugged Cross

2011

Sunday Meetin' Time

Sunday Meetin' Time

2006

Revival

Revival

2007

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

2008

Reunion: A Gospel Homecoming Celebration

Reunion: A Gospel Homecoming Celebration

1992

Red Rocks Homecoming

Red Rocks Homecoming

2003

Rivers of Joy

Rivers of Joy

1998

Homecoming Picnic

Homecoming Picnic

2008

Oh, My, Glory!

Oh, My, Glory!

2000

Nashville Homecoming

Nashville Homecoming

2009

Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

2007

The Best of David Phelps

The Best of David Phelps

2011

Feelin' At Home

Feelin' At Home

1997

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound

Ernie Haase and Signature Sound

2005

Holy Ground

Holy Ground

1995

Hawaiian Homecoming

Hawaiian Homecoming

1998

Back Home In Indiana

Back Home In Indiana

1997

Good News

Good News

2000

Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 2

Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 2

2004

Heaven

Heaven

2003

Going Home

Going Home

2003

Harmony In The Heartland

Harmony In The Heartland

2000

A Tribute To George Younce

A Tribute To George Younce

2005

Sweeter As The Days Go By

Sweeter As The Days Go By

2017

Gaither Vocal Band Reunion: Live

Gaither Vocal Band Reunion: Live

2019

The Jesus Music

The Jesus Music

2021

Gaither Vocal Band: Reunion Volume 2

Gaither Vocal Band: Reunion Volume 2

2009

Gaither Vocal Band: Reunion Volume 1

Gaither Vocal Band: Reunion Volume 1

2009

The Gospel Music of the Statler Brothers Volume 1

The Gospel Music of the Statler Brothers Volume 1

2010

The Gospel Music of the Statler Brothers Volume 2

The Gospel Music of the Statler Brothers Volume 2

2010

Joy to the World

Joy to the World

1996

Christmas in the Country

Christmas in the Country

2000

Tennessee Ernie Ford: Amazing Grace

Tennessee Ernie Ford: Amazing Grace

2014

Gospel Bluegrass Homecoming Volume 1

Gospel Bluegrass Homecoming Volume 1

2003

Gospel Bluegrass Homecoming Volume 2

Gospel Bluegrass Homecoming Volume 2

2003

The Legend at Gaither's Pond

The Legend at Gaither's Pond

2003

Gaither's Pond: The Lure Depths

Gaither's Pond: The Lure Depths

1997

Touched by an Angel

Touched by an Angel

1994