David reflects, It has literally been a dream-come-true to be a part of the GVB. Reggie is also an accomplished music producer who has worked with country musics finest, including Josh Turner and Michael Martin Murphy. Behind The Scenes at the Gaither Offices. In 2009, English rejoined the Gaither Vocal Bandmaking it a quintetsinging lead. Gaither Vocal Band is not due to play near your location currently - but they are scheduled to play 2 concerts across 1 country in 2023-2024. Founded by legendary gospel songwriter and producer, Bill Gaither, this Grammy-winning vocal group has performed in the worlds most prestigious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, The Kennedy Center, and Carnegie Hall. Announcing 2023 tour dates. During his years in the studio, he met Bill Gaither for the first time. Initially, he was a member of his family's singing group, and later a member of The Gaither Vocal Band. The current members of The Gaithers Vocal Band are Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, David Phelps, Adam Crabb and Todd Suttles. As things change and evolve over this transition, that will remain the same. Reggie, along with his wife Ladye Love, has been a featured artist on the Gaither Homecoming stage for more than fifteen years. For more than seven decades legendary recording artist and songwriter Bill Gaither has traveled worldwide sharing music that has unified music lovers, regardless of stylistic preferences. Although one of the Goodmans had brought him the song to sing and record while he was still there with them, the Singing Americans felt the song had not gone as far as it could while he sang with the group. View all concerts. Search for: Search. Getting to Know Christian Pop Band Newsong, Russ Taff: A Biography of the Popular Christian Artist, Biography of Matt Maher, Christian Musician and Worship Leader, David Phelps (tenor) - also with GVB from1997 - 2005, Gary McSpadden (lead singer / baritone) 1981 - 1988, Michael English (lead singer) 1985 - 1994 / 2009 - 2013, Mark Lowry (baritone) 1988 - 2001 / 2009 - 2013, "I Believe In A Hill Called Mount Calvary", GVB has won 2 Grammy Awards, 17Dove Awards and was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1983. UPDATED With Arrangements - Remembering Jerry Kirksey, Gaither Vocal Band Releases Live Lets Just Praise the Lord, GVB Announces Something Good Is About To Happen Tour, DR. CHARLES STANLEYS IN TOUCH MINISTRIES NAMED AS NQC TITLE SPONSOR. View Gallery. After accepting the position with the Gaither Vocal Band in 1994, Penrod became internationally known for his powerful vocals and broad singing range. We will continue to include him on the program for our special weekend events as he is available.. This album was co-produced by long-time friend Jay Demarcus of Rascal Flatts. It became the No. Thereafter, Gaither Vocal Band published the hugely famous album . About Gaither Vocal Band Tour Albums. Names like Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, Mark Lowry, Guy Penrod and Michael English have become beloved favorites to listeners all over the world. Join millions of Gaither Music fans from around the world on YouTube to enjoy complimentary video content from the Gaithers. During his solo career, he recorded eight studio albums. Gary McSpadden - Lead. On March 4, 2010, English underwent surgery on the spinal column in his neck. Photo Albums. Over the years, few events have had the ability to unite individuals from all walks of life the way Gaither concerts have done for many years. This gave the group a broad fan base that reached beyond the typical do. Since the Gaither Vocal Bands genesis in the early 1980s, the group has been a proverbial incubator of great talent. Year after year, Bill Gaither his music into cities worldwide, and each concert showcases gospel musics finest talent and draws new listeners with every city. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. We are so grateful for the invaluable love and support of all our fans, friends and family!, David is a rare talent and we are so grateful for his presence in the Gaither Vocal Band for all these years, Bill states. [7], Penrod won "Soloist of the Year" from the National Quartet Convention in 2013. [5] He also produced albums he had already started for The Stamps Quartet, The Gaither Vocal Band, and performed as a background singer on several artists' Christian albums, as well as demo work. He left the group in 1982 and joined The Goodmans. Featuring innovative renditions of classic favorites as well as signature versions of new songs,Thats Gospel, Brotherspotlights the individual talents of group members Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles, Reggie Smith and Gaither, but it also displays seamless group blends. Michael English has already concluded his last regular Gaither Vocal Band concert as the lead singer, but we look forward to having him join us for Gaither Fest in Myrtle Beach and other future events. On the 12-track record, produced by group member Ben Isaacs (producer for Oak Ridge , NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 16, 2022) Gaither Vocal Band has earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Roots Gospel Album forLets Just Praise the Lord(Gaither Music Group), produced by Bill Gaither and Gordon Mote. Premium Member Signup. Gaither Vocal Band comes from United States and was born in 1980. During the 1990s and into the first few years of the 21st century, the Gaither Vocal Band mastered the art of mixing classic Southern Gospel with Country and Inspirational styles. [6] The show has been awarded an Emmy. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. They then recorded the album, Passin' The Faith Along. Check for a concert near you! This group cut the New Point Of View album before Mohr left.At this point the "New Gaither Vocal Band' dropped the "new" part of their name. In March 1999, Bill Gaither invited English to appear at a recording of Gaither Homecoming. Every album we record begins with an idea or a , NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 15, 2022) Brothers of the Heart the country, bluegrass, gospel dream team (Cowboys & Indians) featuring award-winning artistsJimmy Fortune, Bradley Walker, Mike Rogers,andBen Isaacs returns with its sophomore albumListen to the Music(Gaither Music Group), releasing January 20, 2023. Curb Records released Gospel, produced by English and featuring his own band with arrangements he had sung in his concerts over the past several years. Jon Mohr - Bass. For the Record Selected discography. The couple has one daughter, Isabella (named after his mother). David will sing selections from that recording during our upcoming big events, including Texas Homecoming Spectacular, Family Fest in the Smokies, the 2017 Alaskan Homecoming Cruise, and undoubtedly many other gatherings in the future. "Gaither Vocal Band Biography." [3], Penrod released his first solo DVD entitled Live: Hymns & Worship in January 2016. Beginning April 1, Reggie Smith will become the newest member of the Gaither Vocal Band, joining Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb and Todd Suttles. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. The release debuted at No. In addition to touring, English released his autobiography, The Prodigal Comes Home, in April 2007. McSpadden - Lead. For several years now I have said that the longer I live, the more I learn to appreciate the here and now this moment this place in life this group of people with whom I am privileged to collaborate, states Gaither Vocal Band founder, Bill Gaither. Because the demand on Davids time has exploded during recent years, he is departing from the Gaither Vocal Band to concentrate on his solo career full-time. Instead of just replacing them, Bill decided to make the group a five-man band bringing back some crowd favorites: Michael English, Mark Lowry, and David Phelps. 105 on the main chart. 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1996. Today, we announce a coming transition that continues the legacy of the Gaither Vocal Band, not only as a Grammy-winning vocal group but also a launching opportunity and nurturer of rising talent. Named ASCAPs Songwriters of the Century, Bill and Gloria Gaither have written more than 700 popular gospel songs throughout their multi-decade career, including favorite standardsHe Touched Me,Because He Lives,andTheres Just Something About That Name.Since 1992, when Gaither began recording the celebrated Homecoming series of DVDs and CDs, most every volume has gone gold or platinum with sales totaling approximately 100 million volumes. [1] A duet with Wynonna Judd, titled "Healing" (a song English had originally recorded for his album "Hope"), introduced English to a secular audience when the song was featured in the 1994 movie Silent Fall. A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. GaitherTV members get a first look at this special airing on YouTube Sunday, December 18! [citation needed] The couple later divorced. Michael was named GMA Male Vocalist of the Year in 1994. (February 9, 2023) The unmistakable voice of Whitney Houston is powerful and timeless. Michael English left to pursue a popular solo career. Mark Lowry will fulfill his Gaither Vocal Band concert commitments through the end of 2013. Their sophomore album,Listen To The Music, is #1 on theBillboardChristian album chart following its January 20th release, #5 on the overall Christian chart (including digital streaming), and #32 onBillboards overall album chart. Josh Turner King-Size Manger . I am sad to see Michael and Mark leaving, yet I am so excited about the new possibilities we are considering. Singing News is a part of the Salem Media Group, Americas leading radio broadcaster, Internet content provider and magazine and book publisher targeting Christian audiences. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. The members of the band have . Please note: The remaining 2013 Gaither Vocal Band concerts are going to be incredible, as they will include Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Wes Hampton, Mark Lowry, and gifted guest artists singing lead throughout November and December. Contact us here. Join Bill & Gloria Gaither and their Homecoming Friends in the beautiful mountains of Gatlinburg, TN in 2023! The change of groups introduced more people to the southern gospel genre. His final appearance with the group was performing "Alpha and Omega" at the 2013 Dove Awards. [3] His first self-titled album was produced by Brown Bannister and featured major Christian radio hits in "Solid As The Rock", "Mary Did You Know" and "In Christ Alone" He left the Gaither Vocal Band in 1994. Read the latest from Love Song to my Life and sign up to receive future blog posts. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Gaither Vocal Band Members: Bill Gaither (bass) Wes Hampton (tenor) David Phelps (tenor) - also with GVB from 1997 - 2005 Adam Crabb (lead singer) Todd Suttles (baritone) Former Members: The GVB has been a veritable "who's who" of Southern Gospel over the years with some of the biggest names in the genre singing with the group. Whitney reached the pinnacle of pop , The Gaither Vocal Band brings their time-tested, GRAMMY-winning talents toLove Songsa new EP out today via Gaither Music Group. Blessed Assurance was released in February 2018. English's highest-charting solo single was "Your Love Amazes Me", which reached No. Subscribe to Gaither TV for full access to the Gaither Television specials. At the moment, it is famous for Gaither Homecoming videos. [3], Penrod reached back into the well of beloved hymns with his 7th solo release. While he was recovering, Marshall Hall came back to fill in for two months, and Reggie Smith filled in for one month. For Irish country singer, see, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Dove Award Recipients for Southern Gospel Album of the Year", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Michael_English_(American_singer)&oldid=1128765689, BLP articles lacking sources from April 2009, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2014, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2017, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 1984: "I Bowed on My Knees And Cried Holy" (single), This page was last edited on 21 December 2022, at 21:59. Besides those two events, if you want to hear the Gaither Vocal Band with Mark Lowry singing baritone, the concerts remaining in 2013 will be your last opportunity! Similar artists to Gaither Vocal Band Chase Rice 48 Concerts Brad Paisley 7 Concerts Toby Keith Brooks & Dunn 29 Concerts John Denver George Strait 11 Concerts All of their children are home schooled.[14]. No one has missed touring more than Bill Gaither, states Premier Productions co-owner Gary Gentry. In a press release on January 13, 2009, Bill Gaither announced that Penrod would be leaving the Gaither Vocal Band and starting a solo career. The Gaither Vocal Band brings their time-tested, GRAMMY-winning talents to Love Songs a new EP out today via Gaither Music Group. She is one of the best-selling artists of all time with sales of over 200 million records worldwide and is the only artist to have had seven consecutive number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100. (2020, August 26). It sounded so amazing that Bill decided to take the group out from behind the curtain and they performed that very night. The Hoppers were formed in 1957 in the rural-farm town of Madison, NC, and have grown continuously for decades, touching countless lives around the world. 1 on the Nielsen SoundScan Southern Gospel retail chart and became the top-selling southern gospel album of 2012. First planned to perhaps be their final album, their gospel roots project Homecoming, in 1991, caused most Southern Gospel fans to welcome the Vocal Band with open arms. [1][4] English learned that Marabeth Jordan, with whom he had an affair, was pregnant with his child. The programs appear regularly on television networks around the world. JoiningThe Gaither Vocal Bandfor these special events in 2021 will betalented female vocalist, Charlotte Ritchie and powerful male vocalist Gene McDonald, as well as guitarist and comedian, Kevin Williams. They cut one album (Wings) before Gary McSpadden left to devote more time to his solo career. The group was formed in 1980 on the spur of the moment before a concert with the song "First Day In Heaven" with Bill Gaither & Gary McSpadden of the Bill Gaither Trio, and Steve Green & Lee Young of the backup singers. Guy Penrod is a gospel music singer. In addition to being named Male Vocalist of the Year, his single, "Holding Out Hope To You" won Inspirational Song of the Year and his 1994 recording, "Hope", was Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. This article is about the American singer. Thank you, thank you to Michael and Mark. After being unable to travel for more than a year now, the 85-year old is ready to once again bring the music that is so loved to audiences once again. Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. In September 1996, English released a pop album, Freedom. After rising to fame as a member of the Gaither Vocal Band, Bill Gaither encouraged English to pursue a solo career. 2 album in Cracker Barrel stores with 30,000 units sold, second only to Blake Shelton. Jones, Kim. Gaither Vocal Band was formed by contemporary gospel legend Bill Gaither in 1981 with Gary McSpadden, Lee Young, and Steve Green. At this stage in my life, I couldnt be more grateful to have this privilege again., The 2021 Celebration Tour, presented by Premier Productions is expected to include stops in at least 40 cities throughout the summer and fall. He passed away on Sunday at the age of 49. He also made regular appearances on TNN's Music City Tonight as a background singer in the mid-1990s. Featuring a mix of new arrangements and medleys of traditional Christmas songs,That Special Time of Yearis available now for pre-sale. )[1] Both English and Jordan were married to other people at the time. Check Michaels website, www.michaelenglishmusic.com, for solo concerts in a city near you. Homecoming Friends. Now you can enjoy your favorite Gaither artists and songs on one station - Pandora. He is my teacher, mentor, friend, and a welcome critic. Available now. Since then, the line-up has changed several times as artists come in for a season and then leave to pursue solo careers, but the passion and the excellence has remained the same. * Bill Gaither, Baritone (1980-84); Bass (1984-present) * Lee Young, Bass (1980-1982) * Steve Green, Tenor (1980-1983) * Gary McSpadden, Lead (1980-1984); Baritone (1984-88) * Jon Mohr, Bass (1982-1984) * Larnelle Harris, Tenor (1983-1987) * Michael English, Lead (1985-1994, 2009-present) * Lemuel Miller, Tenor (1987) * Jim Murray, Tenor (1987-1992) * Mark Lowry, Baritone (1988-2001, 2009-present) * Terry Franklin, Tenor (1992-1994) * Buddy Mullins, Lead (1994-1995) * Jonathan Pierce, Tenor (1994-1997) * Guy Penrod, Lead (1995-2009) * David Phelps, Tenor (1997-2005, 2009-present) * Russ Taff, Baritone (2001-2004) * Marshall Hall, Baritone (2004-2009) * Wes Hampton, Tenor (2005-present), * The New Gaither Vocal Band (1981) - Benson * ''Passin' The Faith Along (1983) - Benson * New Point of View (1984) - Benson * One X 1 (1986) - Word Nashville * Wings (1988) - Star Song * The Best from the Beginning (1989) - Benson * A Few Good Men (1990) - Star Song * Homecoming (1991) - Star Song * Peace of the Rock (1993) - Star Song * Southern Classics (1993) - Benson * Testify (1994) King is Coming (1994) - Chapel * ''Can't Stop Talkin' About Him (1995) * Southern Classics: Volume II (1996) - Chapel * Back Home in Indiana (1997) - Spring Hill * ''Lovin' God & Lovin' Each Other (1997) - Spring Hill * Still the Greatest Story Ever Told (1998) - Spring Hill * God is Good (1999) - Spring Hill * Classic Moments from the Gaither Vocal Band - Volume 1 (1999) - Benson * Classic Moments from the Gaither Vocal Band - Volume 2 (1999) - Benson * I Do Believe (2000) - Spring Hill * Everything Good (2002) - Spring House * A Cappella (2003) - Gaither Music Group * Best of the Gaither Vocal Band (2004) - Gaither Music Group * Give it Away (2006) - Gaither Music Group *Together Signature Sound and Gaither Vocal Band (2007) - Gaither Music Group *Lovin' Life (2008) - Gaither Music Group *Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style (2008) *Gaither Vocal Band Reunion - Volumes One & Two (January 2009). His last album with the Singing Americans, Black and White, was one of their most popular. Steve Green - Tenor. In 2009 Marshall Hall and Guy Penrod left the group. The Gaither Vocal Band will share timeless gospel classics, as well as refreshing, inspiring new favorites, embraced by audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Although the previous album (New Point Of View) had been more contemporary than its predecessors, the album with this version of the group (One X 1) took it even further. Featuring unforgettable songs and piano performances, Inspiring Instrumentals blankets any moment of your day with faith, hope and peace no paid subscription needed. [10] The album debuted at #2 on the "Billboard" chart for contemporary Christian music. C. Charlotte Ritchie. Complete information regarding the 2021 Gaither Vocal Band Celebration Tour, including a detailed schedule and ticket pricing, is availableby visitingwww.gaither.comorwww.premierproductions.com. Southern gospel ensemble Gaither Vocal Band was founded by Bill Gaither, who scored a hit in 1972 when Elvis Presley covered his song "He Touched Me." Over their four-decade career, the band's rotating cast of vocalists has included gospel luminaries Gary McSpadden, Larnelle Harris, Russ Taff, and Steve Green. Jacksonvilles Westside Baptistwill host a spectacular evening of music, laughter and encouragement onThursday, May 13. It can be seen every Saturday. [1] English and his wife Lisa, who were married for 11 years and had a daughter, divorced. He is known for his work as the lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band, a position he held from 1994 to 2008. For more than seven decades legendary . Today, the Gaither Vocal Band roster is comprised of five power-packed voices, including Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith. The audience response let him know that it was time to make the trio much bigger and the New Gaither Vocal Band was formed. Mark Lowry . After graduating from high school, he joined The Singing Americans, where he shortened his name to Mike English, later going back to Michael. The album's first single, "Your Love Amazes Me" (a cover of country music singer John Berry's 1994 hit), peaked at No. I remember the first time I was standing behind Bill in the group as he began Theres a line thats been drawn though the ages I knew Id finally made it. Although Lowry admittedly didn't have the natural ear for the baritone part, or the experience, he added a great voice along with his comedy and soon made their sound more smooth. Bill Gaither - Baritone. We will update you when we have made final decisions.. Throughout the past 20 years, David Phelps has become a defining influence in the Gaither Vocal Band. Reggie and Ladye Love Smith have become an integral part of the Gaither Homecoming family during the past 18 years; first as back-up singers in Nashville, and later as a feature vocal duet in the award-winning Gaither Homecoming video series. Starting in the 1980s, he worked as a studio singer, backing up voices such as Carman, Steve Green, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, James Ingram, and Phillips, Craig & Dean. Gaither, or "The Gaither Vocal Band" are an American gospel group comprising of 5 members; Bill Gaither, Mark Lowry, Michael English, David Phelps, and Wes Hampton. , www.michaelenglishmusic.com, for solo concerts in a City near you Gaither TV for full access to the Gaither Band. Concert commitments through the end of 2013 in 1994 let him know that it was time to make the much! Account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device platform. 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