The Bill Gaither Trio, originally simply The Gaither Trio, was a gospel music group, last consisting of Bill, his wife Gloria Gaither, and Michael English.
By 1957, The Gaither Trio -- consisting of siblings Bill, Danny, 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.
Among the honors of the group, include two Grammys and 17 Dove Awards. The group was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1999. They were also nicknamed the masters of gospel "feel-good music".
Lead
Danny Gaither (1956–1962, 1966–1977)Gary McSpadden (1977–1988)Michael English (1989–1991)Alto
Mary Ann Gaither (1956–1964; 1965–1966)Gloria Gaither (1964–1991)Sherry Slattery (1966–1967)Betty Fair (1967–1970)Baritone
Bill Gaither (1956–1991)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 Indiana1971: The King Is Coming1972: Live (2 LPs)1972: Christmas...Back Home In Indiana1972: My Faith Still Holds1973: Especially For Children Of All Ages1973: Let's Just Praise The Lord1974: Something Beautiful: An Evening With The Bill Gaither Trio (Live; 2 LPs)1974: Because He Lives1974: Thanks For Sunshine1975: I Am A Promise1975: Jesus, We Just Want To Thank You1976: Praise1977: My Heart Can Sing – The Inspiring Songs of Stuart Hamblen1977: Moments For Forever (Live; 2 LPs)1978: Pilgrim's Progress (Bill, Gloria & Gary)1978: I Am Loved (Bill, Gloria & Gary)1979: We Are Persuaded1979: He Touched Me1981: Bless The Lord Who Reigns In Beauty1982: He Started The Whole World Singing1983: Fully Alive1984: Ten New Songs With Kids...For Kids About Life1985: Then He Said Sing1987: Welcome Back Home1990: 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 Kids1992: Best Of The Gaithers...Live!1994: Oh Happy Day Vol. 1 & 21994: Precious Memories1996: Our Recollections2000: Bill Gaither Trio, Vol. 1–4
