15 JAN 2022 · Chip Hailey and Denny Huff present "Tribute To The Bill Gaither Trio" and is now available on Apple Podcast or on your favorite podcast player. Go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/48313941/download.mp3 The Bill Gaither Trio was formed in 1956 when Bill was still in college. The trio was initially a family group consisting of siblings Bill Gaither, Danny Gaither, and Mary Ann Gaither. After Mary Ann married, Bill’s wife Gloria Gaither joined the group. Danny moved to Portsmouth, Ohio and joined the Golden Keys, another part-time group after graduating from college, but he returned to the trio in 1966. During the period of Danny's absence, the trio recorded at least two full length recordings featuring Bill, Gloria and Mary Ann. After Danny returned, at least two more recordings were made featuring the original lineup of Bill, Danny and Mary Ann. After Mary Ann left the second time, Sherry Slattery and Betty Fair performed with the group. Gloria returned in 1968. Their group was identified as "The Bill Gaither Trio With Gloria" on 1968's I'm Free. Fair left after making one more recording with the trio. Bill and Gloria balanced their musical efforts with their day jobs as school teachers until 1967. Once they decided to make music their full-time careers, success came quickly. Their recording, Alleluia sold over 250,000 units. By the 1970s, they were frequent guests at Billy Graham’s crusades. The Gaither Trio’s songs succeeded due to their message driven lyrics rather than showy performance techniques. Their inspirational ballads included songs written by the Gaithers like He Touched Me and The King Is Coming. These original songs were also frequently recorded by Southern Gospel groups of all types. By the time Danny Gaither left the group in 1977 and was replaced by Gary McSpadden, Bill and Gloria had begun to tour with an entourage of performers. Although Bill formed the all male Gaither Vocal Band in 1980, the trio continued to perform as well, typically with one of the Vocal Band members filling the lead singer role. Gary McSpadden left the trio in late 1988. The last recordings made by the trio featured Michael English at lead. Playlist: Artists | Song Title | Album 01. The Bill Gaither Trio - Get all excited - "Our Recollections" 02. The Bill Gaither Trio - Joy comes in the morning - "Our Recollections" 03. The Bill Gaither Trio - let's just praise the Lord - "He Touched Me" 04. The Bill Gaither Trio - We have this moment "The King Is Coming"- 05. The Bill Gaither Trio - This is the time I must sing - "The King Is Coming" 06. The Bill Gaither Trio - I just feel like something good is about to happen - "Our Recollections" 07. The Bill Gaither Trio - Something beautiful - "Our Recollections" 08. The Bill Gaither Trio - Sweet, sweet Spirit - "He Touched Me" 09. The Bill Gaither Trio - Plenty of room in the family - "Our Recollections" 10. The Bill Gaither Trio - There's something about that Name - "Our Recollections" 11. The Bill Gaither Trio - He touched me - "Our Recollections" 12. The Bill Gaither Trio - The family of God - "He Touched Me" 13. The Bill Gaither Trio - Ever gentle, ever sweet - "The King Is Coming" 14. The Bill Gaither Trio - Jesus, we just want to thank You - "The King Is Coming" 15. The Bill Gaither Trio - The King is coming - "Our Recollections" 16. The Bill Gaither Trio - Because He lives - "Our Recollections" 17. The Bill Gaither Trio - Longing for home - "He Touched Me" 18. The Bill Gaither Trio - This could be the dawning of that day - "the King Is Coming" 19. The Bill Gaither Trio - He is still the King of kings - "The King Is Coming" 20. The Bill Gaither Trio - The way that He loves - "the King Is Coming" 21. The Bill Gaither Trio - Even so Lord Jesus - "He Touched Me" 22. The Bill Gaither Trio - Look what's happening to me - "He Touched Me" 23. The Bill Gaither Trio - Rejoice, you're a child of the King "He Touched Me"- 24. The Bill Gaither Trio - My faith still holds - "He Touched Me" 25. The Bill Gaither Trio - The old rugged cross made the difference - "He Touched Me" 26. The Bill Gaither Trio - I believe in a hill called Mt. Calvary - "Our Recollections" 27. The Bill Gaither Trio - It is finished - "Our Recollections" 28. The Bill Gaither Trio - The church triumphant is alive and well - "He Touched Me" 29. The Bill Gaither Trio - I will serve Thee - Jesus is Lord of all - "Our Recollections" 30. The Bill Gaither Trio - It's beginning to rain - "Welcome Back Home" Send your request to: request@gatewayfortheblind.com