Gary McSpadden

GVB Member Years: 1981-1988

Gary McSpadden was a Texas-born pastor’s son

whose musical family equipped him to make a
powerful impact on the world through music and
ministry. His golden voice was discovered at the early

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age of eighteen, when he began to rise through
the ranks of the most legendary quartets of the day,
including the Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, and
the Imperials during their years as back-up singers for
Elvis Presley.

Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after

performing all over the world and recording numerous
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16
solo albums, more than 30 albums during his years with
the Trio, GVB and other groups. Gaither Vocal Band Live Reunion Concert
He was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of
Fame in 1989, and is a three-time inductee into the October 19-20, 2018
Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999 Bon Secours Wellness Arena
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the Greenville, SC
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively.
Gary is also a Dove Award-winning producer, who
worked with The Cathedrals, The Talleys, Lulu Roman Friday, Oct. 19
and other gospel favorites. He has hosted live musical
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the
Americana Theater and various other theatres in the 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Gold Ticket Holders Only)
Branson, Missouri area. Question & Answer session with past and present Gaither Vocal Band members

Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently 7:00 PM

folded together his musical gifts with his heart for Opening Concert
ministry in teaching roles, pastoral ministry and as a
television host for various Christian television networks
and satellite stations.
Saturday, Oct. 20
Today Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively
together taking music and ministry far and wide
while supporting mission work in Haiti, Spain, Northern 10:00 AM
Ireland, Romania, China and Russia. Morning Convocation & Concert (Keynote Speaker: Gloria Gaither)

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Gold Ticket Holders Only)

Reception with past and present Gaither Vocal Band members.

6:00 PM
Closing Concert
 Behind all the titles and accolades - Grammy-winner, moment he couldn’t possibly keep to himself. When Mark Lowry joined the group, he supplied
Songwriter of the Century, producer extraordinaire, That evening’s audience was treated to the first-ever more than just a melodic baritone voice, but also a
Gary
The McSpadden
History of the... innovator, visionary, legend, and all-around game live performance by the group eventually known raucous sense of humor. His sidesplitting antics with
GVB Member Years: 1981-1988 changer in the world of sacred music – Bill Gaither is around the world as the Gaither Vocal Band. The Bill appealed to young and old alike, igniting the
driven by a stubborn dedication to finding diamonds crowd’s explosive response would signal more than atmosphere of every concert with laughter
Gary McSpadden was a Texas-born pastor’s son in-the-rough and creating something spectacular. just an encore. It would mark the birth of an era. and energy.
whose musical family equipped him to make a Nothing exhilarates him like weaving together an For the next three-and-a-half decades and counting,
powerful impact on the world through music and intricate tapestry of voices, with just the right music the Gaither Vocal Band would defy all odds. They Guy Penrod’s defining presence for the Vocal Band
ministry. His golden voice was discovered at the early and lyrics, to create transcendent moments. And created a hybrid of honored timeless music from the came from the studios of Nashville and added a warm
age of eighteen, when he began to rise through for every breathtaking moment he has created for past and a visionary voice for generations to come, slice of country to the mix. David Phelps’s classical
the ranks of the most legendary quartets of the day, audiences across the world, there was a moment that enhanced by production quality that rivaled the training and soaring powerhouse vocals brought a
including the Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, and first left him breathless. hottest music on any Top 40 chart. whole new wave of possibilities for the kinds of songs
the Imperials during their years as back-up singers for and arrangements the group could take on.
Elvis Presley. It was that constant pursuit of beautiful musical Through the years, when group members experienced Wes Hampton’s musical roots brought him full circle
By Emily Sutherland moments that drew Bill Gaither to a backstage piano transitions or followed new opportunities, the Gaither when he joined the Gaither Vocal Band in 2005 after
Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after
performing all over the world and recording numerous
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16
solo albums, more than 30 albums during his years with
the Trio, GVB and other groups.

He was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of

Fame in 1989, and is a three-time inductee into the
Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively.
Gary is also a Dove Award-winning producer, who
worked with The Cathedrals, The Talleys, Lulu Roman
and other gospel favorites. He has hosted live musical
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the
Americana Theater and various other theatres in the
Branson, Missouri area.

Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently

folded together his musical gifts with his heart for

B
ministry in teaching roles, pastoral ministry and as a
television host for various Christian television networks
andillsatellite
Gaither’s prodigious musicianship and lifelong
stations. on a day like any other. During a Bill Gaither Trio tour in Vocal Band evolved. Bill mined for new voices and being a lifelong fan. His ministry background, vocal
adoration of great harmonies have propelled him the early 1980s, he was passing the preconcert hours chiseled away at the group’s sound, working with precision and versatility offered consistency to the
into
Today adventures
Gary andbeyond
his wife, his wildest
Carol, expectations.
travel extensively The in the unspectacular corridors of a concert venue in each member’s strengths. Through each new season group as he effortlessly adapted during numerous
same boytaking
together who saved
music his
andmoney to far
ministry buyand
music
widefrom Florida with three outstanding singers, including Trio he always found a new way for the group to shine seasons of change.
the
whilelocal record shop,
supporting missionwould
work grow into
in Haiti, the man
Spain, who
Northern member Gary McSpadden, and two young backup without sacrificing its identity.
made
Ireland,the records.China
Romania, But notandwithout the work ethic that
Russia. vocalists, Steve Green and Lee Young. Throughout these, and many other defining changes
was cultivated in him on dark, frigid Indiana mornings, Larnelle Harris would bring his soulful voice and in voices and personalities, the Gaither Vocal Band
before the world knew his name. As they began singing together, the four men revisited seemingly endless range to the group when the first has tirelessly pursued the excellence and spirit that
quartet favorites of the past, each voice locking in transition came. The entrance of a young Michael would forever raise the standard for vocal groups in
He never imagined how the inglorious chores he a different part to create a sound reminiscent of the English, with his southern gospel roots and powerful, their field. Throughout decades of changes in the
faithfully performed on the Gaither family homestead legendary quartets of their past. Those unplanned emotive voice, would later draw a whole new wave music industry, technology, and the cultural climate,
would instill in him the one trait that would keep him moments – rocking four-part harmonies on “Your First of listeners. the GVB has released no less than thirty-one albums
performing at the top of his field well into his eighties. Day In Heaven” - reignited in Bill the wonder that first and has been awarded and celebrated in a wide
That rare and precious trait is good, old-fashioned grit. captured his music-loving heart as a kid. And it was a range of musical circles.
Around 1990, Bill began to wonder if the Gaither Vocal With Eva Mae at the piano, the group lingered after Still never identifying fully with any one musical genre, and “The Old Rugged Cross Made A Difference” are
Band had run its course. The band members began singing together, then began telling stories. They the very intersection of influences and breathtaking among more than 700 Gaither-penned songs that
Gary
to discussMcSpadden
how they might end their amazing run on a laughed and wept as they reminisced, then sang musicianship that defy definition were qualities that set resound with truth that takes root in the heart and
high
GVB note.
Member So they made
Years: plans to create a recording
1981-1988 some more. The experience turned into something the Gaither Vocal Band apart into a league all its own. keeps growing long after the final note is sung. The
with the gospel pioneers who first sang and wrote so so special that the Christian Broadcasting Network If their uniqueness didn’t set them apart, their longevity immeasurable impact of singing songs that make
many of the classics
Gary McSpadden wasthat had become
a Texas-born an intrinsic
pastor’s son part aired it on television as a one-hour special entitled, would. The Vocal Band has toured every year since an eternal difference is perhaps the most satisfying
of
whosethe band’s
musicalmusical DNA.
family equipped him to make a “Homecoming.” Within hours after it aired, 7,000 copies 1981, without exception, launching them into the outcome a group could possibly hope for.
powerful impact on the world through music and of the video sold and they realized there was an ranks of the longest-running vocal group tours in music The list of artists who have, at one time or another,
Bill Gaither
ministry. His planned the once-in-a-lifetime
golden voice was discovered at recording
the early immediate demand for more music specials like it. history. They have taken their songs across all 50 United comprised the Gaither Vocal Band is an esteemed
session in Nashville,
age of eighteen, Tennessee,
when he beganandtohe invited
rise throughthe Since that airing in 1991, hundreds of Homecoming States and around the world during that time. They representation of world-class voices and consummate
musical
the ranksheroes
of thehe’d
mostfirst heard on
legendary the radio
quartets as aday,
of the volumes have been created and aired on television have performed to sold out crowds in the world’s professionals. These same men are also human beings,
kid. Among
including thethose who showed
Statesmen upOak
Quartet, thatRidge
day were:
Boys, and networks around the world; millions of copies have sold. most prestigious concert halls such as Carnegie Hall, who have wrestled with the same questions, battles
Hovie Lister, Glen
the Imperials Payne
during theirand George
years Younce
as back-up of The
singers for Each Homecoming special features the Gaither Vocal Australia’s Sydney Opera House, The Kennedy Center, and pain points shared by every audience member
Cathedrals,
Elvis Presley. J.D. Sumner of The Stamps Quartet, James Band, and stars more than 100 gospel pioneers and and David’s Citadel in Jerusalem; from orphanages in they faced. Perhaps that is the very ingredient that
Blackwood, Jake Hess, Eva Mae LeFevre, The Speer veterans from various musical backgrounds, including South Africa to the White House, from Hawaii’s beaches has given them the credibility that forged strong
Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after
performing all over the world and recording numerous
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16
solo albums, more than 30 albums during his years with
the Trio, GVB and other groups.

He was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of

Fame in 1989, and is a three-time inductee into the
Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively.
Gary is also a Dove Award-winning producer, who
worked with The Cathedrals, The Talleys, Lulu Roman
and other gospel favorites. He has hosted live musical
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the
Americana Theater and various other theatres in the
Branson, Missouri area.

Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently

folded together his musical gifts with his heart for
ministry in teaching roles, pastoral ministry and as a
television host for various Christian television networks
Family, Howard
and satellite and Vestal Goodman, and Jim Hill of
stations. gospel, country, contemporary Christian, southern and the rugged terrain of Alaska to the packed connections with people night after night, year
the Golden Keys—the group that had recorded his gospel and bluegrass music. Often brand new artists, stadiums of Billy Graham Crusades in America’s after year.
first
Today song.
Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively such as The Martins, The Isaacs and Ernie Haase & largest cities.
together taking music and ministry far and wide Signature Sound would be introduced and quickly grew While it can be tempting to chase down success
The
while Vocal Band and
supporting a studio
mission work full of their
in Haiti, musical
Spain, Northern into new favorites of Homecoming viewers. The musical legacy of the Gaither Vocal Band, however, by going after trends or gimmicks to experience a
heroes
Ireland,were set toChina
Romania, recordand
a classic
Russia.southern gospel cannot be defined by large crowds and units sold, nor moment in the sun, the true success of the Gaither
anthem called “Where Could I Go,” and while they Homecoming airings ranked as one of the two top- does it rest solely on voices, personalities, musicianship, Vocal Band comes down to something far bigger
were recording the song, a video camera was rated programs on The Nashville Network throughout or longevity. For as long as the group has existed, it was than the sum of its parts. It has always been about
capturing the experience for an accompanying video most of the 1990s, creating for the Gaither Vocal Band the songs that fueled everything. The GVB’s unmatched creating something that would outlive any one person
clip. What happened in the studio that day, however, a prominent television presence they couldn’t have anthology of compelling music has sent a signal fire or group. Woven into every song are messages that
no one could have predicted. possibly anticipated. As a result, they began to notice of hope to anyone who would listen. Songs such as celebrate the unconditional love of Jesus, and the
a growing following among non-churched listeners who “Because He Lives,” “It Is Finished,” “Let Freedom Ring,” redemption, freedom and hope that comes with
might never have found them on bookstore shelves or “Loving God, Loving Each Other,” “He Touched Me,” knowing Him.
radio stations within the Christian music market.
Gary McSpadden PAST MEMBERS JONATHAN PIERCE
GVB Member Years: 1981-1988 1994-1997

Gary McSpadden was a Texas-born pastor’s son GARY MCSPADDEN

whose musical family equipped him to make a 1981-1988 GUY PENROD
powerful impact on the world through music and 1995-2008
ministry. His golden voice was discovered at the early
age of eighteen, when he began to rise through STEVE GREEN
the ranks of the most legendary quartets of the day, 1981-1983 DAVID PHELPS
including the Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, and 1997-2005, 2008-2017
the Imperials during their years as back-up singers for
Elvis Presley. LEE YOUNG
Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after
1981-1982 RUSS TAFF
2001-2004
performing all over the world and recording numerous
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16 JON MOHR
solo albums, more than 30 albums during his years with 1982-1985 MARSHALL HALL
the Trio, GVB and other groups. 2004 -2008

He was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of LARNELLE HARRIS
Fame in 1989, and is a three-time inductee into the 1984-1987
Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively. MICHAEL ENGLISH CURRENT MEMBERS
Gary is also a Dove Award-winning producer, who 1985-1994, 2008-2013
worked with The Cathedrals, The Talleys, Lulu Roman
and other gospel favorites. He has hosted live musical
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the
BILL GAITHER
LEMUEL MILLER 1981-PRESENT
Americana Theater and various other theatres in the 1987
Branson, Missouri area.

Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently WES HAMPTON

folded together his musical gifts with his heart for JIM MURRAY 2005-PRESENT
ministry in teaching roles, pastoral ministry and as a 1988-1991
television host for various Christian television networks
and satellite stations. ADAM CRABB
MARK LOWRY 2013-PRESENT
Today Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively 1988-2001, 2008-2013
together taking music and ministry far and wide
while supporting mission work in Haiti, Spain, Northern TODD SUTTLES
Ireland, Romania, China and Russia. TERRY FRANKLIN 2014-PRESENT
1992-1994

REGGIE SMITH
BUDDY MULLINS 2017-PRESENT
1994-1995
Gary McSpadden
GVB Member Years: 1981-1988

Gary McSpadden was a Texas-born pastor’s son

whose musical family equipped him to make a
powerful impact on the world through music and
ministry. His golden voice was discovered at the early
age of eighteen, when he began to rise through
the ranks of the most legendary quartets of the day,
including the Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, and
the Imperials during their years as back-up singers for
Elvis Presley.

Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after

performing all over the world and recording numerous
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16
solo albums, more than 30 albums during his years with
the Trio, GVB and other groups.

He was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of

Fame in 1989, and is a three-time inductee into the
Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively.
Gary is also a Dove Award-winning producer, who
worked with The Cathedrals, The Talleys, Lulu Roman
and other gospel favorites. He has hosted live musical
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the
Americana Theater and various other theatres in the
Branson, Missouri area.

Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently

folded together his musical gifts with his heart for
ministry in teaching roles, pastoral ministry and as a
television host for various Christian television networks
and satellite stations.

Today Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively

together taking music and ministry far and wide
while supporting mission work in Haiti, Spain, Northern
Ireland, Romania, China and Russia.

Gaither Vocal Band, Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction, 2014

Gary McSpadden
GVB Member Years: 1981-1988

Gary McSpadden was a Texas-born pastor’s son

whose musical family equipped him to make a
powerful impact on the world through music and
ministry. His golden voice was discovered at the early
age of eighteen, when he began to rise through
the ranks of the most legendary quartets of the day,
including the Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, and
the Imperials during their years as back-up singers for
Elvis Presley.

Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after

performing all over the world and recording numerous
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original

Discography...
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16
solo albums, more than 30 albums during his years with
the Trio, GVB and other groups.

He was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of

Fame in 1989, and is a three-time inductee into the
Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively.
Gary is also a Dove Award-winning producer, who
1981 THE NEW GAITHER VOCAL BAND 1993 SOUTHERN CLASSICS 2002 EVERYTHING GOOD
worked
Bill with
Gaither, GaryThe Cathedrals,
McSpadden, The Talleys,
Lee Young, Lulu Roman
Steve Green Bill Gaither, Terry Franklin, Michael English, Mark Lowry Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Guy Penrod, Russ Taff 2010 GREATLY BLESSED
Group
and otherYears:gospel
1981-1982
favorites. He has hosted live musical 1994 Dove Award Winner for Group Years: 2002-2004 Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Michael English, Mark Lowry, Wes Hampton
“Southern Gospel Album of the Year” 2011 Dove Award Winner for
showsPASSIN’
1983 for countless
THE FAITHthousands
ALONGat Silver Dollar City, the 2003 A CAPPELLA “Southern Gospel Album of the Year”
Bill Gaither, Gary
Americana McSpadden,
Theater Jon Mohr,
and various Stevetheatres
other Green in the 1994 TESTIFY Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Guy Penrod, Russ Taff
Group Years: 1982-1983
Branson, Missouri area. Bill Gaither, Jonathan Pierce, Buddy Mullins, Mark Lowry 2011 I AM A PROMISE
Group Years: 1994-1995 2004 Best of the Gaither Vocal Band Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Michael English, Mark Lowry, Wes Hampton
1984 NEW POINT OF VIEW Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Guy Penrod, Marshall Hall
Bill Gaither, Gary McSpadden, Jon Mohr, Larnelle Harris
Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently 1996 SOUTHERN CLASSICS VOL. 2 Group Years: 2004-2005 2012 PURE & SIMPLE
Group Years: 1983-1985 Bill Gaither, Jonathan Pierce, Guy Penrod , Mark Lowry Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Michael English, Mark Lowry, Wes Hampton
folded together his musical gifts with his heart for Group Years: 1995-1997 2006 GIVE IT AWAY 2013 Dove Award Winner for
1986 ONE X 1 Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Guy Penrod, Marshall Hall
ministry
Bill inGary
Gaither, teaching roles, Michael
McSpadden, pastoralEnglish,
ministry andHarris
Larnelle as a 1997 LOVIN’ GOD & LOVIN’ EACH OTHER Group Years: 2005-2009 “Southern Gospel Album of the Year”
Group Years: 1985-1987
television host for various Christian television networks Bill Gaither, Jonathan Pierce, Guy Penrod , Mark Lowry 2007 Dove Award Winner for 2014 HYMNS
and satellite “Southern Gospel Album of the Year”
1988 WINGS stations. 1998 STILL THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD
Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Michael English, Mark Lowry, Wes Hampton

Bill Gaither, Jim Murray, Michael English, Gary McSpadden 2007 TOGETHER
Group Years: 1987-1988
Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Guy Penrod, Mark Lowry 2014 SOMETIMES IT TAKES A MOUNTAIN
Today Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively Group Years: 1997-2002 Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Guy Penrod, Marshall Hall Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles
1999 Dove Award Winner for w/ Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Group Years: 2014-2017
1990 A FEW
together GOOD
taking musicMENand ministry far and wide
Bill Gaither, Jim Murray, Michael English, Mark Lowry “Southern Gospel Album of the Year”
while supporting
Group mission work in Haiti, Spain, Northern
Years: 1988-1992
2008 LOVIN’ LIFE 2015 CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
1999 GOD IS GOOD Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Guy Penrod, Marshall Hall Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles
Ireland, Romania, China and Russia. 2009 Dove Award Winner for
1991 HOMECOMING Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Guy Penrod, Mark Lowry
2016 BETTER TOGETHER
Bill Gaither, Jim Murray, Michael English, Mark Lowry Group Years: 1997-2002 “Southern Gospel Album of the Year”
2000 Dove Award Winner for 2009 Grammy Award Winner for Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles
1992 Dove Award Winner for “Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album”
“Southern Gospel Album of the Year” “Southern Gospel Album of the Year” 2017 WE HAVE THIS MOMENT

1991 Grammy Winner for 2008 CHRISTMAS GAITHER VOCAL BAND STYLE Bill Gaither, Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles
“Best Southern Gospel/Country Gospel Album” 2000 I DO BELIEVE Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Guy Penrod, Marshall Hall Group Years: 2017 - Present
Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Guy Penrod, Mark Lowry
1993 PEACE OF THE ROCK 2001 Dove Award Winner for 2009 REUNITED 2018 SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE REUNION EDITION
Bill Gaither, Terry Franklin, Michael English, Mark Lowry “Southern Gospel Album of the Year” Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Michael English, Mark Lowry, Wes Hampton All Current and Past GVB Members
Group Years: 1992-1994 Group Years: 2009-2014
2010 Dove Award Winner for
“Southern Gospel Album of the Year”

Gary McSpadden
GVB Member Years: 1981-1988

Gary McSpadden was a Texas-born pastor’s son

whose musical family equipped him to make a
powerful impact on the world through music and
ministry. His golden voice was discovered at the early
age of eighteen, when he began to rise through
the ranks of the most legendary quartets of the day,
including the Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, and
the Imperials during their years as back-up singers for
Elvis Presley.

Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after

performing all over the world and recording numerous
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16
solo albums, more than 30 albums during his years with
the Trio, GVB and other groups.

He was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of

Fame in 1989, and is a three-time inductee into the
Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively.
Gary is also a Dove Award-winning producer, who
worked with The Cathedrals, The Talleys, Lulu Roman
and other gospel favorites. He has hosted live musical
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the
Americana Theater and various other theatres in the
Branson, Missouri area.

Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently

folded together his musical gifts with his heart for
ministry in teaching roles, pastoral ministry and as a
television host for various Christian television networks
and satellite stations.

Today Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively

together taking music and ministry far and wide
while supporting mission work in Haiti, Spain, Northern
Ireland, Romania, China and Russia.
 He is a legendary songwriter, performer, producer, Gaither Homecoming videos have achieved gold,
educator, historian, and philanthropist whose work platinum, and multi-platinum status by the R.I.A.A.
Gary McSpadden has stretched far beyond the confines of his small
GVB Member Years: 1981-1988 Indiana hometown and into the far reaches of the The Gaithers have collectively won seven Grammy
international community. Awards, including the President’s Merit Award from
Gary McSpadden was a Texas-born pastor’s son the Association of the Recording Arts & Sciences, and
whose musical family equipped him to make a An avid fan of harmony throughout his childhood, they have received more than 40 Dove Awards from
powerful impact on the world through music and Bill founded The Bill Gaither Trio, in 1956. For 10 The Gospel Music Association. The Indianapolis Star
ministry. His golden voice was discovered at the early years he served as an educator while nurturing his named “He Touched Me” among the Top 10 Songs
age of eighteen, when he began to rise through growing musical career. During that decade, he met of the Century written by an Indiana Hoosier. And in
the ranks of the most legendary quartets of the day, and married Gloria Sickal, and the couple began end-of-the-millennium honors, Bill and Gloria received
including the Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, and collaborating. They eventually quit their teaching jobs the surprise of their lives when the American Society of
the Imperials during their years as back-up singers for in 1967 and began making their musical mark on the Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) named
Elvis Presley. world full-time. them Christian Songwriters of the Century, based on
the impact their songs made on American culture
Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after The collaborations of Bill and Gloria Gaither have during the 20th century.
performing all over the world and recording numerous resulted in more than 700 popular gospel standards,

Bill Gaither
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original including: “Because He Lives,” “The King Is Coming,” Billboard Magazine named their Spring House label
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16 “Something Beautiful,” “He Touched Me,” “It Is the top label in 2000, after 20 Gaither produced titles
solo albums, more than 30 albums during his years with Finished,” “There’s Something About That Name,” topped Billboard charts that year. Bill and Gloria are
the Trio, GVB and other groups. “Let’s Just Praise The Lord,” and “I Am Loved.” Their inductees of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the
album, Alleluia: A Praise Gathering for Believers was Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and they were
He was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of the first inspirational album ever to achieve gold status honored by the Indiana Historical Society with the 2006
Fame in 1989, and is a three-time inductee into the by the Recording Industry Association of America Living Legend Award. In 2008 they were inducted
Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999 (R.I.A.A.). into the Indiana Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame for their
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the contributions to television through the Homecoming
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively. The pages of history have been written by ordinary In the early ‘80s Bill founded the Gaither Vocal video series, a rare privilege shared by few musical
Gary is also a Dove Award-winning producer, who people who had something extraordinary to say with Band, and the group’s tight four-part harmonies, artists.
worked with The Cathedrals, The Talleys, Lulu Roman their lives. Bill Gaither is just such an individual... an commanding presence and power-packed songs
and other gospel favorites. He has hosted live musical Indiana-born kid with an insatiable love for harmony have forever raised the bar for gospel groups who After decades of unprecedented musical successes,
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the who grew to become an industry leader who would would follow them. Bill and Gloria still operate their business from Bill’s
Americana Theater and various other theatres in the change the course of gospel music history. hometown of Alexandria, Indiana, and they dwell in
Branson, Missouri area. Bill was in his mid-fifties when he gathered the Vocal the same home in which they raised their family. They
Band together with a few of his gospel music heroes live a lifestyle focused on investing their resources
Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently to record a song entitled, “Where Could I Go?” for into eternal things. Another aspect of their calling,
folded together his musical gifts with his heart for what he thought would be the Gaither Vocal Band’s which they take seriously, is investing as much time
ministry in teaching roles, pastoral ministry and as a final album. Something very special happened that as possible with their three grown children and seven
television host for various Christian television networks day and someone captured it on a home video grandchildren.
and satellite stations. camera. That rough recording marked the birth
of the Homecoming video series, which brought “Our calling is not just making music... but
Today Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively together gospel music pioneers with fresh new artists communicating the reality of Christ. That might mean
together taking music and ministry far and wide to celebrate gospel music’s rich heritage. From a little birthing a song about Him or simply offering a cup
while supporting mission work in Haiti, Spain, Northern log cabin studio to world-renowned venues such as of cold water to someone who needs it. Gloria and I
Ireland, Romania, China and Russia. Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center and The Sydney have never claimed to have God figured out, but we
Opera House, the Homecoming series quickly took do know that if He could use two imperfect people
on a life of its own. The award-winning series now airs like us to communicate His Truth to the world, He can
weekly on television networks all over North America use everyone sitting in the audience, working on our
and Europe, and the Homecoming concert tour staff or singing with us. If we have done anything right
celebrates more than 20 years of live events that bring over the years, I hope we have built bridges where
gospel music to arenas across North America. The people could connect with God and with each other.
series has since sold more than 18 million units and That is what started us writing and what will keep us
has grown to more than 220 titles strong. Numerous going for the rest of our lives.”
Gary McSpadden
Gary McSpadden Steve Green Lee Young Jon Mohr
GVB Member Years: GVB
1981-1988
Member Years: 1981-1988 GVB Member Years: 1981-1983 GVB Member Years: 1981-1982 GVB Member Years: 1982-1985

Gary McSpadden was Gary

a Texas-born
McSpadden pastor’s
was ason
Texas- Steve Green’s musical career Lee Young was the youngest Jon Mohr added his deep, rich
whose musical familyborn equipped
pastor’s
him
sontowhose
make musical
a began in 1976, when he began of five children who grew up voice to the Gaither Vocal Band
powerful
family equipped
impact himon the
to make
world a
through
powerful music
impact
and on travelling the world with the group Truth. Steve soon singing at a church in Gastonia, line-up in 1982, joining Bill Gaither,
ministry.
the worldHisthrough
goldenmusic
voiceand
wasministry.
discovered His golden
at the early
voice fell in love with Marijean McCarty, a former member of North Carolina. His mother was the church pianist and Gary McSpadden and Steve Green on the albums
age
was discovered
of eighteen,atwhen
the early
he began
age oftoeighteen,
rise through
when he the group, and the couple was married in 1978. organist and his father was a deacon. Lee remained Passin’ the Faith Along and New Point of View.
the
beganranks
to of
rise
the
through
most legendary
the ranks ofquartets
the most of legendary
the day, in his home state to attend college at Gardner Webb
including
quartets of the
theStatesmen
day, including
Quartet,
the Oak
Statesmen
Ridge Boys,
Quartet,
and Still newlyweds, the Greens moved to Alexandria, University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. Jon’s true calling, however, was not performing,
the
OakImperials
Ridge Boys,during
andtheir
the years
Imperials
as back-up
during their
singers
years
foras Indiana, to sing backup for the Bill Gaither Trio. While but songwriting. He left the GVB in 1985 to pursue
Elvis
back-up
Presley.
singers for Elvis Presley. traveling with the Trio, Steve joined Bill Gaither, Gary In 1977, Lee was hired as a back-up singer for the Bill a full-time career in songwriting. Among his many
McSpadden and Lee Young to form the Gaither Gaither Trio, which was gaining momentum and filling songwriting contributions in the field of Christian music
Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after Vocal Band and sang tenor on the group’s first two venues across the United States. He was there the is: “Love in Any Language,” made popular by Sandi
performing all over the world and recording numerous recordings. night of that first impromptu performance that marked Patty, as well as numerous songs recorded by Steve
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original the birth of the Gaither Vocal Band, taking his place in Green including “Find Us Faithful,” “He Holds the Keys,”
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16 He went on to form the Christian rock band White the first line-up of voices that would go down in gospel “The Mission” and “He Who Began a Good Work in
solo albums, more
and more
thanthan
30 albums
30 albums
during
during
his years
his years
with Heart with musicians he met during his years with the music history as the best of the best. You.”
the
withTrio,
the GVB
Trio, GVB
and other
and other
groups.
groups. Gaithers. As lead singer for White Heart, he recorded
the group’s successful debut album but concluded After singing with the Gaither Vocal Band for two Jon, his wife, Luanne, and their six children spent
He was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of that rock music was not where he belonged long- years, Lee moved his young family back to his home nine years working as missionaries in Ukraine, serving
Fame in 1989, and is a three-time inductee into the term. state of North Carolina, where he became a singer at hospitals, orphanages and evangelistic outreach
Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999 for the popular PTL television program. He sang with projects. When the Mohr family returned from Ukraine,
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the Steve’s melodic voice and powerful high notes set him the PTL Singers until 1988, when his journey took a they spent five years in ministry at Bethel Church in
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively. apart from most male artists in his field, and garnered new direction and he followed a call to local church Redding, California.
Gary is also a Dove Award-winning producer, who a solo recording contract with Sparrow Records. ministry.
worked with The Cathedrals, The Talleys, Lulu Roman His first solo album, released in 1984, marked the Jon and Luanne are currently based out of Los
and other gospel favorites. He has hosted live musical beginning of a music ministry that would span more He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame Angeles, California, where Jon maintains a full-time
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the than four decades and solidify Steve Green’s place in 2014, along with past and present members of the schedule of voice-over work. Among his notable
Americana Theater and various other theatres in the among the premiere adult contemporary artists in Gaither Vocal Band. projects to date is the CBS translation of the Bible
Branson, Missouri area. Christian music history. produced by Lifeway. Jon is also the voice of a
Lee and his wife, Debbie, have been married for 24-hour-a-day English movie channel that airs all over
Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently His personal pursuit of spiritual depth and the songs more than four decades and counting. They are India.
folded together his musical gifts with his heart for he chose to sing have created a rare legacy of songs parents to two daughters and grandparents to three
ministry in teaching roles, pastoral ministry and as a that are both artistically excellent and profoundly grandchidren. Now in his early sixties, Jon continues to enjoy the
television host for various Christian television networks meaningful. He is the recipient of seven GMA Dove adventure that comes with following God’s lead. He
and satellite stations. Awards, four Grammy nominations, eighteen #1 songs, lives by the motto: “All in…to the end!”
and induction into the Gospel Music Association Hall
Today Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively of Fame. With more than forty recordings to his credit,
together taking music and ministry far and wide his album sales now exceed three million worldwide.

Member Biographies...
while supporting mission work in Haiti, Spain, Northern
Ireland, Romania, China and Russia. Far more impressive, however, is Steve and Marijean’s
lasting marriage of more than forty years. Their children
have followed them, forming spiritual legacies of their
own as they serve Jesus and raise their families.
 Larnelle Harris
Gary McSpadden Michael English Jim Murray Mark Lowry
GVB Member Years: GVB Member Years: 1984-1987
1981-1988 GVB Member Years: 1985-1994, GVB Member Years: 1988-1991 GVB Member Years: 1988-2001,
2008-2013 2008-2013
Gary McSpadden was Five-time Grammy
a Texas-born Award
pastor’s son Jim Murray is a four-time Grammy-
whose musical familywinner,equipped Larnelle
him to Harris
makeis known
a Michael English was practically winning tenor who spent twenty Mark began making music at the
around the
powerful worldon
impact forthe
his powerful, one-of-a-kind
world through music and a kid when he got a phone call from Bill Gaither in years with the Imperials, the groundbreaking group tender age of 11 and, through many years of singing
tenor voice,
ministry. but his voice
His golden musical journey
was first got
discovered atitsthe
start
early 1985 that would forever change his life. He had been that ushered in a new era in Christian music. Among in front of audiences, he began using humor as a
whenofhe
age learned when
eighteen, to play hedrums
began at to
the age
rise of nine.
through travelling with The Singing Americans, a group he the many songs the Imperials introduced, “Sail way to ease awkward transitions between songs. His
A Kentucky
the ranks of native,
the most helegendary
received his formalofmusic
quartets the day, joined immediately after high school, when he was On” featured Jim’s distinct tenor voice and would brilliant use of music and humor unintentionally carved
training atthe
including Western Kentucky
Statesmen University,
Quartet, Oak Ridge and started his
Boys, and invited to become the lead singer of the Gaither become his signature song. The Imperials captured out a unique niche that set him apart from all other
professional
the Imperialscareer
duringin 1969
their as drummer
years as back-up for a popular
singers for Vocal Band. the attention of Elvis Presley, who featured them as artists in his field.
gospel
Elvis group, The Spurrlows.
Presley. background vocalists on both of his gospel albums.
A shy country boy from North Carolina, Michael Before joining the Imperials, Jim had been singing He joined the Gaither Vocal Band in 1988 and spent
Larnelle
Gary began
joined the singing
Bill Gaither professionally
Trio in 1977with and, the group
after brought a gentle presence and powerful voice since high school. His first quartet was The Melodaires, more than 20 collective years as the group’s melodic
First Gear before
performing all over joining the Gaither
the world Vocal Band
and recording in
numerous that was universally loved by young and old alike. and he went on to sing with Larry Orrell and the baritone singer. His sidesplitting antics with Bill Gaither
1984. Hiswith
albums two-fold
the Trio, strength
became as aacaptivating
member of soloist and
the original His soulful sound translated to any kind of music, Orrell Quartet (based in Detroit), The Stamps Trio with added an unprecedented element of fun to the
a group Vocal
Gaither singer,Bandwho could blend seamlessly
at its inception. He recorded with other
16 whether contemporary power ballads, country, soul, Donnie Sumner and Byron Burgess (based in Dallas, Vocal Band’s live concerts and, eventually, to the
voices,
solo wouldmore
albums, set him than apart as oneduring
30 albums of the his
most unique
years with or southern gospel. His stirring rendition of “I Bowed Texas), and Bob Wills and The Inspirationals (based in Homecoming video series and television programs.
andTrio,
the timeless
GVB male
and other artistsgroups.
in his field. His famed duets On My Knees And Cried Holy” defied all genres and Arlington, Texas).
with world-class soprano, Sandi Patty, have been the would become the highlight of countless concerts. He is a singer, storyteller, humorist, author and
highlight
He of countless
was inducted into musical
the Texas events
Gospel and the songs
Music Hall of Michael’s explosive rise in popularity launched him to It was during those early quartet days when Jim first songwriter, whose lyric to “Mary Did You Know?”
he introduced
Fame in 1989, and are now considered
is a three-time moderninto
inductee gospel
the the forefront of the Christian music industry, where he met Bill Gaither. And though Jim left the Imperials to resulted in one of the most-loved modern Christmas
classics,Music
Gospel including “How Excellent
Association Is Thy Name,”
Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999 “I’ve experienced the heights of award-winning success. embark on a solo career, his days as a group singer songs of this century. This captivating song, which he
Just Seen
and 2000, Jesus,” and his signature
for his founding work withsong, “Amen.” the
the Imperials, were far from over. He joined the Gaither Vocal Band co-wrote with Buddy Greene, has been recorded
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively. After leaving the Gaither Vocal Band, Michael in 1988 as a seasoned professional whose career in more than 400 times by artists from every genre.
From the
Gary is alsoWhite
a DoveHouse to the dangerproducer,
Award-winning zone of Korea’s
who embarked on a journey of recovery, healing and contemporary music and early quartet experience
38th Parallel,
worked his live
with The performances
Cathedrals, and network
The Talleys, Lulu Roman spiritual revival after falling prey to a series of life- made him an ideal fit. The GVB received a Grammy A deep thinker and student of theology with an
television
and otherappearances
gospel favorites. have Hereached
has hosted untoldlive musical changing personal events. He continued to produce during Jim’s years as the group’s tenor. He stayed until outrageous sense of humor, which he often attributes
multitudes.
shows With eighteen
for countless thousands solo atrecordings,
Silver Dollar nineteen
City, the#1 and record for numerous artists, made guest 1991, when he left to launch Jim Murray Ministries with to Attention Deficit Disorder, Mark’s life work includes
radio singles,Theater
Americana and seven and GMAvarious Dove
other Awards,
theatres Larnelle
in the appearances on television to share his story, and his wife, Loretta. a long list of recordings, DVDs, and even children’s
is the first Missouri
Branson, Christianarea. artist ever to receive the coveted eventually wrote a book, The Prodigal Comes Home, books, all of which reflect a wide range of influences.
Governor’s Award for Lifetime Achievement in the in which he detailed his story of trauma, addiction, For the next decade-and-a-half, the Murrays traveled Yet one element that never changes is Mark’s timeless
Arts in his home
Throughout state. Hecareer,
his illustrious is an inductee
Gary hasinto three
consistently and eventual redemption. across America together bringing concerts and gift for communicating profound truths through music
distinct together
folded Halls of Fame - the Gospel
his musical gifts withMusic Hall offorFame
his heart revivals to churches. In 2008, the time was right to and storytelling, which keeps audiences of all ages on
(as a solo
ministry in artist and roles,
teaching againpastoral
as a Gaither
ministryVocal
andBand as a Michael rejoined the Gaither Vocal Band in 2008, come off the road and Jim began serving as music the edge of their seats.
member),host
television Kentucky
for variousMusicChristian
Hall of Fame and networks
television Amateur adding five more years of his signature vocal styling to minister for a church in Juliet, Tennessee, where he still
Radio
and Hall of stations.
satellite Fame – and is the only person in history to the group’s legacy and will go down in gospel music serves in multiple capacities.
be inducted into all three entities. history as one of the most talented singers in his field.
Today Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively In 2014, Jim’s life was forever altered when Loretta
A true gentleman,
together taking music Larnelle’s award-winning
and ministry far and wide voice passed away after fifty years of marriage. Jim
is surpassed
while only mission
supporting by his strength
work in of character.
Haiti, Spain, Northern cherishes frequent visits with his children and
Approaching
Ireland, Romania,fifty years
Chinaofand marriage
Russia. to Cynthia (known grandchildren, and looks back on his journey with
as Mitzy), he has carefully managed the demands gratitude as the song he has often sung has become
of a global music career with his greater priority as a a reality in his life... “Sail On.”
husband, father and grandfather.

Still in demand, Larnelle continues to delight

audiences in churches, tours and special events for
organizations worldwide as his schedule allows.
 Terry Franklin
Gary McSpadden Buddy Mullins Jonathan Pierce Guy Penrod
GVB Member Years: GVB Member Years: 1992-1994
1981-1988 GVB Member Years: 1994-1995 GVB Member Years: 1994-1997 GVB Member Years: 1995-2008

Gary McSpadden was Terry Franklin is apastor’s

a Texas-born native of sonMiami, At the age of eight, Buddy hit the Jonathan Pierce, a native of Guy Penrod was a pastor’s kid
whose musical familyFlorida, equipped whose himfather
to make set a the road with his family. His dad was Odessa, Texas, got an early start who loved classic country music
musical
powerfulbar high as
impact onathe member of The Suntones,
world through music and a a traveling evangelist and the rest of the family joined gaining vocal experience singing in church at the age and grew up making music. He was still in high school
barbershop
ministry. His goldenquartetvoicethat regularly appeared
was discovered at theon The
early him on the road to sing gospel music. Music would of seven. He studied voice from age nine through his when he recorded his first solo album, singing and
Jackie
age of Gleason
eighteen,Show when from 1964 toto
he began 1970.
rise through remain a powerful motivation in his life as he matured high school years, and after graduation he moved recording all four parts himself.
the ranks of the most legendary quartets of the day, as a performer. to Nashville, Tennessee to sing with the Christ Church
Terry would
including thefollow in his father’s
Statesmen Quartet, footsteps
Oak Ridge as aBoys, and Choir. After graduating from Liberty University with a degree
musician,
the Imperials after meeting
during theirBarbi
yearsinas 1980 at Moody
back-up singersBiblefor In time, the family expanded the group to include in vocal performance, he started his career as a
Institute in Chicago, Illinois. The couple was married
Elvis Presley. other male vocalists, and by the early nineties Buddy While living and working in Nashville, Jonathan was background singer for Nashville’s top country and
in 1983, and launched into music ministry together in was preparing to launch a new group. But in 1994, introduced to the Imperials by Naomi Judd, of the Christian singers. His work as a studio singer opened
1985.
Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after Buddy received an invitation from Bill Gaither to join country duo The Judds. The Imperials were looking for the door for him to become a featured performer on
performing all over the world and recording numerous the Gaither Vocal Band as lead vocalist. So he put his a new singer at the time and Jonathan was invited to TNN’s Music City Tonight television program.
While
albums stillwith
traveling
the Trio, asbecame
a singer-songwriter
a member with of the hisoriginal
wife, plans on hold to travel with the GVB for close to two join them in 1990, where he remained for three years.
Terry
GaitherjoinedVocal theBand
Gaitherat itsVocal Band from
inception. 1992 to 1994,
He recorded 16 years. In 1995, after the Music City Tonight series ended, Guy
to
solohelp the group
albums, morethrough
than 30 a transition
albums duringas anhisinterim
years with In 1994, he left the Imperials to sing with the Gaither Penrod joined the Gaither Vocal Band and became
tenor.
the Trio,During
GVB and his two
otheryears with the GVB, Barbi and
groups. Buddy has been a collaborative songwriter on Vocal Band until 1997, before going on to pursue a defining influence for the GVB for the next 13 years.
Teri performed together at select events, including numerous chart topping songs, including “God is musical theatre. In 1999, Jonathan landed the role His musical training, larger-than-life presence and
Praise
He wasGathering,
inducted into Jubilate (which
the Texas was televised
Gospel Music Hall onof Believable,” “It’s Still the Cross,” and “I’ll Meet You on of Joseph in the Nashville revival of Joseph and the powerhouse vocals endeared him to audiences all
New
FameYear’s
in 1989, Eve),
and Family Fest weekends,
is a three-time inductee andintoopened
the a the Mountain,” which became the title song for a Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. over the world. He became a favorite on the Gaither
number
Gospel Music of Gaither Vocal Band
Association Hall ofconcerts.
Fame, in 1998, 1999 volume in the award-winning Gaither Homecoming Homecoming series of videos and television specials.
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the series of videos and television specials, along with In 2014, Jonathan Pierce’s creative journey turned
Terry recorded
Bill Gaither two albums
Trio and the Oakwith RidgetheBoys,
Gaither Vocal
respectively. “Promises One by One” which debuted on another from performing arts to interior design. He is now Throughout his singing career, Guy and his wife, Angie,
Band,
Gary isincluding
also a Dove Peace of the Rock producer,
Award-winning and Southern who Gaither Homecoming volume entitled, “Women of the owner and operator of Pierce and Company, a raised their family of seven boys and one girl on their
Classics,
worked with which Theboth releasedThe
Cathedrals, in 1993.
Talleys, The
Lulusingle,
Roman Homecoming.” widely successful interior design firm based in Nashville, country property outside Nashville. The Penrods were
“Peace
and other of gospel
the Rock,” reached
favorites. He has#1 on CCM’s
hosted liveAdult
musical Tennessee. featured on a Homecoming video volume entitled,
Contemporary
shows for countless chart in May 1993,
thousands where
at Silver it remained
Dollar City, the In January of 2016, Buddy accepted a position as CEO The Best of Guy Penrod, which offered a glimpse into
for two weeks.
Americana The album
Theater Southern
and various otherClassics
theatres won in the
the for Hope for the World Foundation. He now travels their family life. That DVD became a favorite among
1994 Dove
Branson, Awardarea.
Missouri for Southern Gospel Album of the extensively, gaining support and sharing the vision of Homecoming fans and was certified platinum by the
Year. Hope for the World missions around the globe. RIAA.
Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently
Terry
folded and Barbi have
together traveled
his musical together
gifts with hisfull-time
heart for Today, Guy and his family still reside on the Tennessee
since
ministry1985, bringing roles,
in teaching their worship
pastoral&ministry
family ministry
and as a to countryside as their children gradually launch into
churches
television host across forthe United
various States and
Christian in 40 nations
television networks adulthood, one at a time. Guy remains one of gospel
worldwide.
and satelliteThe Franklins reside in Nashville, Tennessee,
stations. music’s most recognizable artists and he continues to
and have two grown children. record and perform as a beloved solo artist.
Today Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively
together taking music and ministry far and wide He has released five solo albums, including “Breathe
while supporting mission work in Haiti, Spain, Northern Deep,” “Hymns,” and “Worship,” “Classics,” and
Ireland, Romania, China and Russia. “Blessed Assurance,” which collectively represent
Guy’s musical influences, church upbringing and
ongoing love for music that lifts up the name of Jesus.
 David Phelps
Gary McSpadden Russ Taff Marshall Hall Wes Hampton
GVB Member Years: GVB Member Years: 1997-2005,
1981-1988 GVB Member Years: 2001-2004 GVB Member Years: 2004-2008 GVB Member Years: 2005-Present
2008-2017
Gary McSpadden was a Texas-born pastor’s son Russ Taff is a six-time Grammy Marshall Hall is a singer, songwriter, Wes grew up on Gaither Vocal
whose musical familyDavid Phelps
equipped himis perhaps
to makethe a winner and eighteen-time GMA producer and worship leader, Band music and learned to sing
most
powerfulelectrifying
impact tenoron theinworldthe history
through of gospel
music and music, Dove Award winner, whose career in Christian music and like so many successful musicians, got his start harmony at a young age. Steve Green, Larnelle Harris
or any other
ministry. field ofvoice
His golden music.was
His discovered
power-packed at the voice,
early extends across generations and genres. His soulful, growing up in a musical family and singing in church. and Michael English were the artists who inspired him
with
age a ofrange
eighteen,that when
extends he more
began than three
to rise octaves,
through passionate voice is among the most recognizable He didn’t expect to become a professional artist, but to pursue a lifetime of making music that impacted
has brought
the ranks the most
of the house down in the
legendary world’s
quartets ofmost
the day, voices in the world and was hailed by Billboard while Marsh was a student at Anderson University in people for eternity. He performed with multiple vocal
prestigious
including the venues.
Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, and Magazine as “the single most electrifying voice in Anderson, Indiana, a local producer asked him to groups during college and graduated from the
the Imperials during their years as back-up singers for Christian music.” sing for a project at Gaither Studios. That opportunity University of Alabama in 2000 with a B.A. in psychology
This
Elvisaward-winning
Presley. tenor was raised in a family of began a new path that led him to become a studio and a minor in music.
talented siblings and was classically trained at Baylor Russ fell in love with music as a kid listening to his singer after graduating from college.
University.
Gary joined Hethehad Billthe talentTrio
Gaither andin opportunity
1977 and, after to mother’s extensive collection of gospel albums, which Wes served as a worship leader for seven years during
pursue
performing a career in opera
all over the worldor Broadway,
and recording but instead,
numerous he included powerful inspirational artists such as Mahalia Marshall has sung on recordings and jingles for and after college then, just when he least expected,
decided
albums with to pursue
the Trio,musicbecame with aanmember
eternal message.
of the original Jackson and the Five Blind Boys From Alabama. Russ prestigious national clients like Disney, Warner Brothers his thorough working knowledge of the Gaither Vocal
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16 and his brothers often teamed up to perform songs and McDonald’s, and on background vocals for Band’s musical repertoire would pay off beyond his
David became
solo albums, morea defining
than 30 influence
albums during for the hisGaither
years with by the great quartets of the day—The Statesmen, The numerous Nashville artists’ recordings in multiple wildest imagination. A family friend passed along
Vocal
the Trio,Band
GVBfor anda collective
other groups. span of 20 years, recording Gospel Echoes, and The Blackwood Brothers. genres. It was during a background vocal session for a recording of Wes to Bill Gaither, who was looking
eighteen albums with the group and appearing the award-winning Gaither Homecoming series that for a tenor at the time. He was impressed with Wes’s
in
Hemore than two into
was inducted dozen thevolumes in the Music
Texas Gospel Gaither Hall of During his teens, he began listening to pop and Bill Gaither invited Marshall to appear as a featured clear tone and melodic tenor voice, and asked him
Homecoming
Fame in 1989, and video is series and television
a three-time inductee specials.
into the contemporary Christian music, which was just rising artist on the Memphis Homecoming taping, which to audition. As part of his audition process, Wes’s first
The
GospelGVBMusic
received numerous
Association HallDove
of Fame, Awards as well
in 1998, 1999 in popularity. He was inspired to start a group called was televised on networks all over North America and public appearance with the Gaither Vocal Band was
as
and gold
2000,and forplatinum
his founding certifications
work withfor the audio and the
Imperials, Sounds of Joy and began writing songs that combined beyond. That would be the first of many Homecoming a Billy Graham Crusade where he sang alongside
video releases
Bill Gaither Trio during
and the hisOak
tenure.
Ridge David’s aptitude
Boys, respectively. spiritual truths with the music of his generation. Within events, video tapings and television specials that his heroes, seemingly unruffled. He passed with flying
for
Gary arranging
is also a andDoveproducing
Award-winningbrought his creative
producer, who two years, his band was invited to open for the would feature Marshall, including tapings at New York colors. Wes’s journey as an esteemed member of the
influence
worked with to more than a dozen
The Cathedrals, TheGaither
Talleys, Vocal Band
Lulu Roman legendary Imperials, which resulted in the opportunity City’s Carnegie Hall and the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Gaither Vocal Band began in 2005 and is still going
albums,
and other in gospel
addition to David’s
favorites. He own solo albums.
has hosted live musical of a lifetime when Russ was invited to become their Indianapolis. strong.
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the lead singer. During his four years with the Imperials,
David
Americana and his wife, Lori,
Theater andfrequently
various other hosttheatres
musicalinevents
the his voice was featured on award-winning songs like In 2004, Bill Gaither asked Marshall to join the Gaither He received the 2006 Singing News Horizon Individual
on their family
Branson, Missouri farm,
area. where David transformed a “Trumpet of Jesus,” “I’m Forgiven,” and “Praise The Vocal Band as their baritone singer. He recorded three Fan Award, and the GVB has won a Grammy Award
barn into a music venue where most of his recent live Lord.” studio albums during his five years with the group, and seven GMA Dove Awards since Wes first joined.
concert
Throughout videos have been
his illustrious filmed.
career, Gary A skilled carpenter,
has consistently including Give It Away, Christmas Gaither Vocal Band His versatility and consistency as a stellar male vocalist
David
foldedhas also repurposed
together his musical agifts smallwith building
his heartonforthe Russ’s journey brought him back to the music of his Style and Lovin’ Life, which was awarded a Grammy has seen the Gaither Vocal Band through numerous
property
ministry ininto a state-of-the-art
teaching roles, pastoral studio where
ministry and vocals
as a childhood in the early 1990s, when he became a Award in 2009. The Vocal Band also received four transitions for thirteen years and counting. He has
for numerous
television hostGaither
for various Vocal Band recordings
Christian and solo
television networks featured artist on the Gaither Homecoming video GMA Dove Awards during Marshall’s tenure. recorded no less than fifteen recordings and ten
albums havestations.
and satellite been recorded. series and concert tour. Then, in 2001, he was invited videos featuring the Gaither Vocal Band, as well as
to sing baritone for the Gaither Vocal Band. Russ After he left the group to pursue opportunities as a tour dates across North America and beyond.
David
Today and
GaryLori
andhave four Carol,
his wife, children – Callie,
travel Maggie
extensively recorded two albums with the GVB, Everything Good solo artist and worship leader, he came back to fill in
Beth, Grant
together andmusic
taking Cobyand - who are allfar
ministry musically
and wide and A Cappella, adding his name to the group’s temporarily on lead and baritone during personnel Wes and his wife, Andrea, live in Birmingham,
talented. The entire
while supporting Phelps
mission family
work is featured
in Haiti, on The
Spain, Northern historic company of celebrated male vocalists. transitions and medical absences. He has since served Alabama, with their four growing boys: Barrett,
Best of David
Ireland, Phelps
Romania, DVD,and
China as well as David’s Classic
Russia. as a gifted worship leader for some of North America’s Hudson, Corden and Sutton. Their first date was a
DVD. In 2012, the Gospel Music Association honored Russ for most prominent churches, including Shadow Mountain Homecoming concert.
his lifelong contribution to the gospel music industry. in El Cajon, California, and Willow Creek Community
Russ was featured prominently in the 2015 live concert Church in Chicago, Illinois, where he currently resides
event, We Will Stand, named for Russ’s enduring song, with his wife, Lori, and their three daughters, Presley,
and featured thirty-two of CCM’s best-loved artists. He Reese and Sela.
still performs all over the world as he lives out his artistic
calling with gratitude and grace.
 Adam Crabb
Gary McSpadden Todd Suttles Reggie Smith New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall. They perform
GVB Member Years: GVB Member Years: 2013-Present
1981-1988 GVB Member Years: 2014-Present GVB Member Years: 2017-Present regularly at the Grand Ole Opry with The Carol Lee
Singers, and their voices have complemented some
Gary McSpadden was Originally from Beaver
a Texas-born pastor’s Dam,
son In February 2014, Todd Suttles Reggie Smith became the newest of the top artists in country and gospel music including
whose musical familyKentucky, equippedAdam him toCrabbmake was a born joined the Gaither Vocal Band member of the Gaither Vocal Patty LaBelle, Josh Turner, Dolly Parton, George Jones,
into a home
powerful where
impact onmusic was through
the world a way ofmusic life. His anddad, line-up, bringing a deep, resonant baritone voice Band in 2017, bringing a rare combination of innate Lee Greenwood, Brenda Lee, Ricky Skaggs, Steven
Gerald
ministry.Crabb,
His golden is anvoice
accomplished
was discovered songwriter at the and for
early unlike any singer in the group’s history. He was a musical talent and decades of musical training. He is Curtis Chapman, Bob Carlisle, Ray Boltz, Sandi Patty,
ten
ageyears, he traveled
of eighteen, whenwith his singing
he began siblings:
to rise through Jason, singer with the Settles Connection and a background a graduate of the University of Mississippi, where he Larnelle Harris, the late, legendary Vestal Goodman,
Kelly, Terah,
the ranks andmost
of the twin legendary
brother Aaron. As a of
quartets member
the day, of vocalist for numerous well-known artists’ recordings earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with and the original movie soundtrack of The Lion King.
the award-winning
including the Statesmen Crabb Family, Oak
Quartet, he learned
Ridge Boys, earlyand
in including, most recently, Shooter Jennings. But for a vocal emphasis and has completed work toward his
life
the how to harmonize
Imperials during their andyears
blend aslike a pro.singers for
back-up twenty years, Todd’s musical pursuits played second Master’s degree in vocal performance. With a keen Reggie’s talent often takes him to the other side of
Elvis Presley. fiddle to his full-time career as Director of Sports Fitness ear for harmonies and near-perfect pitch, he is as the studio booth, too, as an accomplished producer
The Crabb Family recorded eighteen albums, which at Vanderbilt University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree comfortable sight-reading in a studio as he is stepping who has worked with country music’s finest, including
produced
Gary joineda the stunning fifteenTrio
Bill Gaither #1in singles on Singing
1977 and, after and a Masters of Science in Health, Wellness and into an ensemble to pick out a part by ear. Josh Turner, Michael Martin Murphy, in addition to
News Top 80allradio
performing overcharts.
the world They andwon eleven Dove
recording numerous Recreation. recordings he and Ladye have released throughout
Awards
albums withfromthe theTrio,
GospelbecameMusicaAssociation,
member of received the original Reggie and his wife, Ladye Love, have traveled their career.
three
Gaither Grammy
Vocal Band nominations and were
at its inception. Hevoted
recorded “Favorite
16 But Bill Gaither knows a special voice when he hears together as an energetic, people-loving duo since
Band of the Year”
solo albums, more by thanSinging News during
30 albums readers histhree
yearstimes.
with one. A world champion power-lifter turned world- their college days. For nearly twenty years they have A consummate team player, Reggie has spent a
the Trio, GVB and other groups. class singer is the stuff gospel music legends are been featured on the Gaither Homecoming tour, lifetime harmonizing and blending seamlessly with
In 2001, the group made their debut appearance on made of. And since day one of his journey under video series and television specials. Their musicianship others. But in 2018, he finally released his first solo
the Gaither
He was Homecoming
inducted videoGospel
into the Texas series singing
Music Hall “Please
of Bill’s leadership, Todd has referred to Bill as “Coach.” and adaptability has taken them all over the world recording, Collection.
Forgive
Fame inMe,” 1989,which
and istheir father wrote.
a three-time They into
inductee wentthe on to The moment he begins to sing, his infectious joy gets to a myriad of settings, from the studio to the Super
make
GospelsevenMusicguest appearances
Association on theinHomecoming
Hall of Fame, 1998, 1999 all over the place. And that is a rare quality that no Bowl, and from intimate retreats to the world’s most Reggie and Ladye Love and their son, Brett, reside in
series and for
and 2000, toured togetherwork
his founding until with
2007,thewhen the group
Imperials, the training or degree can ever conjure up. prestigious venues such as the Kremlin in Moscow and Nashville, Tennessee.
members
Bill Gaitherdecided
Trio and to theeach
Oak follow
Ridge their
Boys,own unique
respectively.
paths.
Gary isNow,
also aafter
Dove approximately
Award-winning two decadeswho
producer, of Todd’s musical heritage and unique story bring
experience
worked withon- Theand off-stage,
Cathedrals, TheAdam still Lulu
Talleys, considers
Roman perspective unlike any other Gaither Vocal Band
gospel
and other music more
gospel than justHe
favorites. a career.
has hosted It’s hislivecalling.
musical member before him. He courageously risked
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the everything to bring his musical offering to auditoriums
When
AmericanaAdamTheater
became and the lead singer
various of the Gaither
other theatres in the night after night and, in doing so, delivers shining hope
Vocal
Branson,Band in 2013,
Missouri area.he came with a lifetime of musical to anyone who knows what it is to work faithfully for
training. With powerful, emotion-drenched vocals, he twenty years at a day job while their creative talent
has a unique
Throughout hisgift for communicating
illustrious career, Gary the has heart of a
consistently sits, relatively untapped.
song.
foldedHis unapologetic
together his musicallovegifts
for his Savior
with is infused
his heart for into
every
ministrynote he sings.roles, pastoral ministry and as a
in teaching Todd and his wife, Michelle, live in Dallas, Texas with
television host for various Christian television networks their beautiful daughter, Arrae.
When he isn’tstations.
and satellite singing with the Gaither Vocal Band,
Adam is often on a stage somewhere making personal
appearances
Today Gary and as his
a solo
wife,artist.
Carol,Buttravel
besides his love for
extensively
Jesus,
togetherit istaking
his beautiful
music children
and ministryandfar his and
wife,wide Kaitlyn,
who
whiletruly have hismission
supporting heart. work in Haiti, Spain, Northern
Ireland, Romania, China and Russia.
Gary McSpadden the Gaither Vocal Band, the Gaither Trio and the Gaither Kevin Williams Greg Ritchie
GVB Member Years: 1981-1988 Homecoming Friends.
Celebrating more than thirty years Music is woven into Greg Ritchie’s
Gary McSpadden was a Texas-born pastor’s son Anthony died suddenly during a piano performance on in gospel music, Kevin Williams has DNA, as the son of Gold City
whose musical family equipped him to make a February 22 in 2006 while aboard the Gaither Caribbean travelled with Bill Gaither longer Quartet’s founding member, the
powerful impact on the world through music and Cruise. He was only 44 years old. than any member in the history of the Gaither Vocal late Jerry Ritchie. In addition to his early exposure
ministry. His golden voice was discovered at the early Band. He lights up arenas all over the world with his to southern gospel music, Greg’s musical roots
age of eighteen, when he began to rise through He is survived by his wife, LuAnn, two sons, A.J. and Austin, infectious warmth, musical expertise and always-ready reflect a cross-section of Blues and New Orleans
the ranks of the most legendary quartets of the day, one daughter, Lori, parents, Richard and Jean, two sense of humor. He has accompanied hundreds of Jazz indigenous to his hometown, which is located
including the Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, and brothers, Randy and Clinton, and a host of family and artists’ tours, live appearances, and recordings. between Tupelo and the Mississippi Delta.
the Imperials during their years as back-up singers for friends who loved him dearly.
Elvis Presley. Kevin has become an integral part of the Greg Ritchie has been the percussionist for the Gaither

The Band...
Homecoming tour as band director, guitarist and, of Vocal Band and Homecoming tours for more than a
Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after course, Bill Gaither’s very own “resident wise-cracker.” decade and has been playing professionally since
performing all over the world and recording numerous He is also a co-host of Homecoming Radio with Bill 1994. Before touring with the GVB, he served as the
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original Gaither. drummer for Jeff & Sheri Easter for fourteen years.
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16 When he is not touring with the GVB, he can often be
solo albums, more than 30 albums during his years with Kevin and his wife, Kathy, reside in Nashville, TN and found playing studio sessions and live tours or working
the Trio, GVB and other groups. have two beautiful daughters. Carolina and Olivia. as a manager for revered female vocalist, Charlotte
Ritchie, who is also his wife and best friend.
Anthony
He was inducted Burger into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of
In Loving
Fame Memory
in 1989, and is a three-time inductee into the Greg and Charlotte live in Nashville, Tennessee, and
June 5, Music
Gospel 1961 –Association
February 22, 2006
Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999 have two children: Landon and Jayna.
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the
Anthony
Bill Gaither Burger
Trio andwastheborn
OakonRidge
June Boys,
5, 1961 to Richard
respectively. Gordon Mote Matthew Holt
and Jean
Gary is alsoBurger
a Dove in Cleveland,
Award-winning TN. When Anthony
producer, who was GVB Pianist: 2007-2012
just eight
worked months
with old as he was
The Cathedrals, Thelearning to walk
Talleys, Lulu in a
Roman First inspired by late piano Kevin Moore
walker,
and otherone of thefavorites.
gospel wheels ofHe the
haswalker
hostedgotlive
caught
musical Among Nashville’s most sought- legend Anthony Burger, Matthew
on thefor
shows furnace grate
countless and the at
thousands walker
Silverturned
Dollar over,
City, the after studio musicians, Gordon attended a Kingsmen concert at Kevin Moore’s vast experiences
throwing him
Americana down and
Theater on the heater.
various He theatres
other sustainedinthird
the Mote has played on more Top 10 country and gospel the age of two that would forever change the course as a musician includes a broad
degree burns
Branson, throughout
Missouri area. his legs, face and hands. He recordings than any keyboard session player of his of his life. That night, as he watched Anthony play, he array of styles (bluegrass, gospel,
had to be carried on a pillow for an entire year, during time. The Academy of Country Music has named him began to imitate him. As he grew, he steadily pursued jazz, and classical), a range of
which time he
Throughout receivedcareer,
his illustrious three medicated baths a day
Gary has consistently Keyboard Player of the Year multiple times and he is a the level of excellence that first inspired him, honing his instrumentation (country violinist, fiddler, guitarist,
for the together
folded burns. Doctors who treated
his musical gifts withhim
hissaid
heart hefor
would GMA Dove Award winner. craft and carefully studying his gospel music heroes. mandolin player, and bassist) and numerous roles
never be
ministry in able to move
teaching roles,his hands. ministry
pastoral But Godand hadasa aplan By the time he was nineteen years old Matthew was (producer, arranger, bandleader, road manager,
for his life host
television and for
his hands.
various At age 3, television
Christian Anthony played
networks A brilliant performer, insightful songwriter, prodigious playing piano professionally for The Perrys, with whom music teacher, and engineer). He has played for
his first
and song, stations.
satellite The Old Rugged Cross, and was just five musician and producer, Gordon’s physical blindness he toured for four years. a veritable who’s who of internationally loved
years old when he became the youngest student somehow attunes his other senses more keenly and artists, including Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell,
ever toGary
Today be accepted
and his wife,by Carol,
the Chattanooga Cadek
travel extensively fuels his vision for bringing honor to Christ through his As Executive Director of Bethel University’s Renaissance Louise Mandrell, Lee Greenwood, Charley Pride,
Conservatory.
together taking music and ministry far and wide music. program in McKenzie, Tennessee, Matthew spent Don Williams, Tony Orlando, Barbara Fairchild, The
while supporting mission work in Haiti, Spain, Northern the next season of his life nurturing up-and-coming Blackwood Brothers among many others. Since 1998,
Playing the
Ireland, piano China
Romania, was more andthan just a job for
Russia. Gordon served as keyboard player and featured artists. He continued serving in his role at Bethel even Kevin has taught music students to play a variety of
Anthony Burger. It was a way of life, as well as a performer for the Gaither Vocal Band and on after becoming the full-time keyboard player for the instruments and musical styles, as well as improvisation
blessing, privilege and a direct gift from God. As a Homecoming videos and tours for more than five years Gaither Vocal Band and the Gaither Homecoming and pitch training.
young teenager, barely 16, he joined one of Gospel and, since that time, has launched a solo career. tour in 2012.
music’s most popular quartets, The Kingsmen, and Kevin is the Associate Director of Renaissance Vocal
by the age of 17 was nominated as one of the Top As much as he loves making music, Gordon readily Matthew and his wife, Lindsey, reside in McKenzie, for the Bethel University Renaissance program and,
Five pianists in Gospel music. Shortly after leaving The admits that his favorite thing about traveling is Tennessee, with their three children: two sons, Fletcher since 2014, has brought his expertise to the Gaither
Kingsmen and embarking on his own solo career, he returning home to his family. He is married to his & Carver, and a daughter, Ridley. Vocal Band and Gaither Homecoming tours and
began traveling with Bill Gaither, serving as pianist for best friend, Kimberly, and they have three children, videos.
Samantha, Parker, and Ashton.
Gary McSpadden
GVB Member Years: 1981-1988

Gary McSpadden was a Texas-born pastor’s son

whose musical family equipped him to make a
powerful impact on the world through music and
ministry. His golden voice was discovered at the early
age of eighteen, when he began to rise through
the ranks of the most legendary quartets of the day,
including the Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, and
the Imperials during their years as back-up singers for
Elvis Presley.

Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after

performing all over the world and recording numerous
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He recorded 16
solo albums, more than 30 albums during his years with
the Trio, GVB and other groups.

He was inducted into the Texas Gospel Music Hall of

Fame in 1989, and is a three-time inductee into the
Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively.
Gary is also a Dove Award-winning producer, who
worked with The Cathedrals, The Talleys, Lulu Roman
and other gospel favorites. He has hosted live musical
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the
Americana Theater and various other theatres in the
Branson, Missouri area.

Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently

folded together his musical gifts with his heart for
ministry in teaching roles, pastoral ministry and as a
television host for various Christian television networks
and satellite stations.

Today Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively

together taking music and ministry far and wide
while supporting mission work in Haiti, Spain, Northern
Ireland, Romania, China and Russia.
Gary McSpadden
GVB Member Years: 1981-1988

Gary McSpadden was a Texas-born pastor’s son

whose musical family equipped him to make a
powerful impact on the world through music and
ministry. His golden voice was discovered at the early
age of eighteen, when he began to rise through
the ranks of the most legendary quartets of the day,
including the Statesmen Quartet, Oak Ridge Boys, and
the Imperials during their years as back-up singers for
Elvis Presley.

Gary joined the Bill Gaither Trio in 1977 and, after

performing all over the world and recording numerous
albums with the Trio, became a member of the original
Gaither Vocal Band at its inception. He so
"I am recorded 16to have had the opportunity of
grateful
solo albums, more than 30 albums during his years with
working with some of the greatest male vocalists
the Trio, GVB and other groups.
ever in the field of gospel music. I take a lot of pride
He was inducted into the Texaswhen I look
Gospel MusicatHall
theofpictures and see all of that talent.
Fame in 1989, and is a three-time inducteeWhat can I say? I am blessed!"
into the
Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999
and 2000, for his founding work with the Imperials, the
Bill Gaither Trio and the Oak Ridge Boys, respectively.
Gary is also a Dove Award-winning producer, who
worked with The Cathedrals, The Talleys, Lulu Roman
and other gospel favorites. He has hosted live musical
shows for countless thousands at Silver Dollar City, the
Americana Theater and various other theatres in the
Branson, Missouri area.

Throughout his illustrious career, Gary has consistently

folded together his musical gifts with his heart for
ministry in teaching roles, pastoral ministry and as a
television host for various Christian television networks
and satellite stations.

Today Gary and his wife, Carol, travel extensively

together taking music and ministry far and wide
while supporting mission work in Haiti, Spain, Northern
Ireland, Romania, China and Russia.

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