Bill Gaither Trio

Biography

The Bill Gaither Trio, originally simply The Gaither Trio, was an American gospel music group, last consisting of Bill, his wife Gloria Gaither, and Danny Gaither.

History

In 1955, The Gaither Trio—consisting of siblings Bill, Danny, and Mary Ann—started 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. The group cycled through several other singers over the course of their three-and-a-half-decade career.

Recognition

Among the honors the group has received are two Grammys and seventeen Dove Awards. The group was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1999. They were referred to by a newspaper as "the masters of gospel 'feel-good music.'"

The Bill Gaither Trio received 17 Dove Awards from Gospel Music Association of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The Gaither Trio was recognized as one of the most influential Christian artists in their time.

Members

Lead

Danny Gaither (1955–1961; 1966–1977; 1990–1991)
Gary McSpadden (1977–1988)
Michael English (1988–1989)
Alto

Mary Ann Gaither (1955–1961; 1963–1967)
Gloria Gaither (1963–1966; 1967–1968; 1971–1991)
Sherry Slattery (1968)
Betty Fair (1968–1970)
Baritone

Bill Gaither (1955–1961; 1963–1991)