The Bill Gaither Trio, originally simply The Gaither Trio, was an American gospel music group, last consisting of

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, his wife

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, and Michael English.

History

By 1957, The Gaither Trio—consisting of siblings Bill,

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, and Mary Ann—was singing at churches and religious events. In 1962, Danny graduated from college and went to Ohio to teach. His move brought about a change in the trio, as Gloria began "singing with the trio in the place of Dan." At that time, Bill and Gloria were high school teachers; Mary Ann was a college freshman. By 1966, Danny had rejoined the trio, with Gloria having had a baby.

Recognition

Among the honors of the group, include two

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and 17

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.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
on Google Archives The group was inducted into the

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Hall of Fame in 1999.Bill Gaither Trio
/ref> They were also nicknamed the masters of gospel "feel-good music". - Receiving 17 Dove Awards from Gospel Music Association of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. - The Gaither Trio is recognised as the most influential christian artists from 1950's to the present day. - Their songs touched so many that had hearts of stone, it was obvious that the Gaither Trio was more than a singing group...It was a family of warm blooded hearts, loving each other and all, emotionally physically, and mentally. Loving all under the wings of the Gaither extended family.

Members

Lead *

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(1956–1962, 1966–1977) *

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(1977–1988) * Michael English (1989–1991) Alto * Mary Ann Gaither (1956–1964; 1965–1966) *

(1964–1991) * Sherry Slattery (1966–1967) * Betty Fair (1967–1970) Baritone * Bill Gaither (1956–1991)

Discography

*1966: ''Sincerely'' ( Heartwarming Records) *1966: ''When God Seems So Near'' (Bill, Danny & Mary Ann) *1967: ''Happiness'' (Bill, Danny & Sherry Slattery) *1968: ''I'm Free'' (Bill, Danny & Gloria) *1969: ''He Touched Me'' (Heartwarming) *1969: ''Sings Warm'' (Heartwarming) *1970: ''At Home In Indiana'' *1971: ''The King Is Coming'' *1972: ''Live'' (2 LPs) *1972: ''Christmas...Back Home In Indiana'' *1972: ''My Faith Still Holds'' *1973: ''Especially For Children Of All Ages'' *1973: ''Let's Just Praise The Lord'' *1974: ''Something Beautiful: An Evening With The Bill Gaither Trio'' (Live; 2 LPs) *1974: ''Because He Lives'' *1974: ''Thanks For Sunshine'' *1975: ''I Am A Promise'' *1975: ''Jesus, We Just Want To Thank You'' *1976: ''Praise'' *1977: ''My Heart Can Sing'' – The Inspiring Songs of Stuart Hamblen *1977: ''Moments For Forever'' (Live; 2 LPs) *1978: ''Pilgrim's Progress'' (Bill, Gloria & Gary) *1978: ''I Am Loved'' (Bill, Gloria & Gary) *1979: ''We Are Persuaded'' *1979: ''He Touched Me'' *1981: ''Bless The Lord Who Reigns In Beauty'' *1982: ''He Started The Whole World Singing'' *1983: ''Fully Alive'' *1984: ''Ten New Songs With Kids...For Kids About Life'' *1985: ''Then He Said Sing'' *1987: ''Welcome Back Home'' *1990: ''Hymn Classics'' (Bill, Gloria & Michael) Compilations *1978: ''Classics'' (Impact Records) *1978: ''The Very Best Of The Very Best'' (Word Records) *1980: ''The Very Best Of The Very Best...For Kids'' *1992: ''Best Of The Gaithers...Live!'' *1994: ''Oh Happy Day'' Vol. 1 & 2 *1994: ''Precious Memories'' *1996: ''Our Recollections'' *2000: ''Bill Gaither Trio'', Vol. 1–4 GREATEST HITS: *He Touched Me *The King is Coming *Jesus Is Lord Of All *The Family Of God *I Am A Promise *The Church Triumphant *I Am Loved *There's Something About That Name *I Will Serve Thee *God Gave The Song *Joy Comes In The Morning *You're Something Special *Because He Lives *I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen *Something Beautiful *The Longer I Serve Him *It is Finished *Sinner Saved By Grace *Old Friends *Let's Just Praise The Lord *The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bill Gaither Trio American Christian musical groups Family musical groups Grammy Award winners Southern gospel performers