Bill Gaither Biography
Bill Gaither born William J. Gaither, is an American singer and songwriter of Southern gospel and Contemporary Christian music. He was born on March 28, 1936, in Alexandria, Indiana, the U.S.A to George and Lela Gaither.
Bill attended college at Anderson College, to which he shifted after one-year from Taylor University. In 1959, Gaither graduated from Anderson with a major in English and a minor in music, after which he served as an English teacher.
He resigned from his teaching job in 1967 and worked full-time in the Christian music industry. This was after a few years of trying to manage both his music career and his full-time teaching job.
Gaither initially pursued a career with the Bill Gaither Trio in the 1950s. He formed the group while he was at college at Anderson College. The group consisted of himself, his sister Mary Ann, and brother Danny Gaither.
The trio group recorded their breakthrough song “He Touched Me” in 1964. In about 1964, his sister’s place was taken by Bill’s wife, Gloria Gaither.
Bill married Gloria Sickal in 1962, his wife became the best writing partner he could have found anywhere. The couple spent the first five years of their union juggling full-time teaching jobs, writing, singing, recording and publishing until music became their full-time work in 1967.
The couple has been doing music helping each other, this has resulted to them writing more than 700 popular gospel songs, including the hymnal standard “Because He Lives,” “The King Is Coming,” “Something Beautiful,” “He Touched Me,” “It Is Finished,” “There’s Something About That Name,” “Let’s Just Praise The Lord,” and “Loving God, Loving Each Other.”
Bill and Gloria have together won eight Grammy Awards and more than a dozen nominations, and they have received more than two dozen Dove Awards from The Gospel Music Association, earning the title of Gospel Music Association’s “Songwriter of the Year” eight times.
After decades of unexpected musical successes, Bill and Gloria still operate their business from Bill’s native home of Alexandria, Indiana, and they dwell in the same home in which they have raised their family. They live a lifestyle focused on investing their resources into permanent things.
Bill Gaither Age and Birthday
Bill is 85 years old as of 2021. He was born on March 28, 1936, in Alexandria, Indiana, United States. He celebrates his birthday on March 28th every year and his birth sign is Aries.
Bill Gaither Family
Gaither was born and raised by his parents in Alexandria, Indiana. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Bill’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. Nevertheless, this section will be updated as soon as it is available.
Bill Gaither Wife
Bill is a married man, he is married to Gloria Sickal. He married her in 1982 and the family lives in Alexandria, Indiana, and have three grown children; Suzanne, Amy, and Benjamin.
Bill Gaither Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Gaither.
Bill Gaither Wiki
- Full Names: William J. Gaither
- Gender: Male
- Profession: Singer and songwriter
- Nationality: American
- Race/ Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Bill Gaither Birthday
- Age: 85 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Birth: March 28, 1936
- Place of Birth: Alexandria, Indiana, United States of America
- Birthday: March 28
Bill Gaither Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: To be updated
- Height: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Bra Cup: To be updated
- Body Shape: To be updated
- Hair Colour: Brown
Bill Gaither Family and Relationship
- Father’s Name: George Gaither
- Mother’s Name: Lela Gaither
- Siblings: Mary Ann, Danny Gaither
- Spouse: Gloria Sickal
- Children/ Kids: Benjy Gaither, Amy Gaither, Suzanne Gaither
Bill Gaither Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $12 million dollars (approx. 2021)
- Salary: To be updated
- Source of Income: Music
Gaither’s House and Cars
- Place of living: US
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Bill Gaither Net Worth
Gaither has an estimated Net Worth of $12 Million (2021). This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a musician. Through his various sources of income, Bill has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Bill Gaither Homecoming
When you bring together beautiful harmonies, stunning voices and incredible musicians with timeless, inspirational songs something special happens: a homecoming. Enjoy the most incredible Gaither Homecoming performances from the past twenty years in one inspiring collection.
Each DVD comes with special bonus features including behind the scenes footage, interviews, and Gaither comedy. And, it is all packaged in an attractive collector’s box.
Bill Gaither House
Bill Gaither Songs
- Because He Lives
- God on the Mountain
- He Touched Me
- Sometimes It Takes a Mountain
- ‘Til the Storm Passes By
- Sinner Saved by Grace
- I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary
- The King Is Coming
- I’ve Never Been This Homesick Before
- Alpha and Omega
- Amazing Grace
- This Is Just What Heaven Means To Me
- Love Can Turn the World
- The Holy Hills of Heaven Call Me
- Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored
- Glorious Impossible
- Yes, I Know!
- There is a Fountain
- You Are My All In All/Canon In D
- He Is Here
- Burdens Are Lifted At Calvary
- The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference
- Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
- Farther Along
- I Then Shall Live
- At The Cross
- How Great Thou Art
- Daystar
- I Bowed on My Knees
- Where No One Stands Alone
- The Love of God
- He Will Carry You
Bill Gaither Albums – Bill Gaither Trio
- All Day Singin’
- Canadian Homecoming
- Hymn Classics
- I Do Believe
- Greatly Blessed
- Journey To The Sky
- Country Bluegrass Homecoming
- He Touched Me
- Classic Moments From The Bill Gaither Trio, Vol. 2
- A Tribute To Howard & Vestal Goodman
- Classic Moments From The Bill Gaither Trio
- Because He Lives
- Bill Gaither Remastered Collection (feat. Leroy’s Buddy / Honey Hill) [Remastered 2016]
- The King Is Coming
- Welcome Back Home
- Kennedy Center Homecoming
- Harmony in the Heartland
- Rocky Mountain Homecoming
- Best Of Bill Gaither
Frequently Asked Questions About Bill Gaither
How old is Bill Gaither now?
Bill is 85 years old as of 2021. He was born on March 28, 1936, in Alexandria, Indiana, United States. He celebrates his birthday on March 28th every year and his birth sign is Aries.
What is Bill Gaither’s net worth?
Gaither has an estimated Net Worth of $12 Million (2021). This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a musician.
What religion are the Gaithers?
They are Christians who sing gospel songs.
Where does Bill Gaither live?
Bill and his wife Gloria live in Alexandria, Indiana, and have three grown children.
Does Bill Gaither still sing?
Yes, Gaither and his group still perform till today, most of the Gaither’s are old but still tour in different cities.
Are the Gaithers still alive?
Bill and his wife Gloria still live in Indiana and have three grown children.
What songs did the Gaithers write?
Bil and his wife, Gloria, have written more than 700 songs including: “The Longer I Serve Him,” “Because He Lives,” “The King Is Coming,” “Sinner Saved By Grace”, “Something Beautiful,” “He Touched Me”, “It Is Finished,” “Jesus, There’s Something About That Name” “I’m Gonna Sing”, and “Let’s Just Praise The Lord.
When did Danny Gaither die?
Daniel J. “Danny” Gaither (also known as Danny Gaither), the original tenor voice of the Bill Gaither Trio, died at the age of 62. Gaither died in Indianapolis after a five-year battle with lymphoma. Danny Gaither won several Grammy and Dove awards for his work and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in April 1999.
How many songs did the Gaithers write?
Bil and his wife, Gloria, have written more than 700 songs.
Gaithers’ Social Media Contacts
- YouTube
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