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Gaither Vocal Band (1980-present) is a Southern Gospel Music group. Often incorrectly stated as 1981 (even by Bill Gaither, himself) it was formed in 1980 on the spur of the moment before a concert with the song, First Day In Heaven Lee Young was dismissed in 1982, and Jon Mohr was hired as the new bass singer. They then recorded the album, Passin' The Faith Along. Later, tenor Steve Green left and Larnelle Harris was hired. This group cut the New Point Of View album before Mohr left. At this point the New Gaither Vocal Band became new, but dropped the "new" part of their name. Bill Gaither dropped to the lowest part (although they didn't call it Bass at the time), Gary McSpadden was moved down to baritone and Michael English was hired as lead singer. 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. After this album, Larnelle left and was replaced by a singer called, Lemuel Miller. The group did not record an album with Lemuel before he left. He was replaced by Imperials alumnus, Jim Murray. They cut one album (Wings) before Gary McSpadden left to devote more time to his solo career. Mark Lowry was tapped to replace him. 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. 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. A follow-up recording called Southern Classics cemented their relationship with fans. Jim Murray left and was replaced by Terry Franklin whose tenor voice was heard on the aforementioned, Southern Classics. Later amidst controversy, Michael English left. He was replaced by Buddy Mullins. Terry Franklin soon left and was replaced by yet another Imperials alumnus, Jonathan Pierce (formerly known by his first and last name Jonathan Hildreth instead of his first and middle name as he has been known since joining the Vocal Band. Strengthened by the popularity of the Homecoming video series, the Vocal Band added Guy Penrod at lead and after Pierce's departure, David Phelps at tenor in the 1990s. After Lowry’s departure, The Imperials alumnus Russ Taff sang baritone for a couple of years. When Taff returned to solo work, Marshall Hall was his replacement. Wes Hampton succeeded Phelps in 2005. 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. This gave the group a broad fan base that reached beyond the typical do. Members The Gaither Vocal Band - Complete List of Group Members * 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) * Lemuel Miller, Tenor (1987) * Jim Murray, Tenor (1987-1992) * Mark Lowry, Baritone (1988-2001) * Terry Franklin, Tenor (1992-1994) * Buddy Mullins, Lead (1994-1995) * Jonathan Pierce, Tenor (1994-1997) * Guy Penrod, Lead (1995-present) * David Phelps, Tenor (1997-2005) * Russ Taff, Baritone (2001-2004) * Marshall Hall, Baritone (2004-present) * Wes Hampton, Tenor (2005-present) Discography * 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
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Bill Gaither's troupe is amazing! Their two and one-half hours of outstanding talent was a profound blessing. And at age 86, Bill seems vibrant and youthful, and he is "looking fine".
The Classic Center Athens, GAIt was fantastic and such a blessing. Wish I could have gone to the Saturday show!!! Never get enough of Gaither and his Homecoming 🧡 friends.
Thomas Road Baptist Church Lynchburg, VAFantastic!!! Felt like I was lifting to Heaven! Can’t wait to see them & many, many more at Gaither Family Fest in 3 weeks!!!
Main Street Baptist Church West Hattiesburg, MSGreat time with great gospel music. Bill Gaither and friends cover a wide variety of gospel genres that point to the King of Kings
Main Street Baptist Church West Hattiesburg, MSBill Gaither and the Vocal Band are outstanding!!!! I hope and pray God gives us a chance to see them again.
Central Christian Church Mount Vernon, ILYes, Gaither Vocal Band is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Gaither Vocal Band concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Gaither Vocal Band tour is scheduled for 8 dates across 8 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Gaither Vocal Band is scheduled to play 8 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Gaither Vocal Band's tour starts Apr 16, 2026 and ends on Jun 07, 2026. They will play 8 cities; their most recent concert was held in Woodbridge at Christ Chapel Academy and their next upcoming concert will be in Richmond at First Baptist Church.
As part of the Gaither Vocal Band tour, Gaither Vocal Band is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
