Gaither embraces message Nov 14, 2009
He and the Gaither Vocal Band will perform Saturday at James Brown Arena. For a gospel legend with a prolific catalog of more than 700 songs, he's not bothered very much by the fact that younger audiences are slow to connect with gospel anymore. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sonic Spotlight: Paul Arrowood Nov 12, 2009
GAITHER VOCAL BAND REUNITED: 6 p.m. Saturday, James Brown Arena, 601 Seventh St.; $29. 50-$39. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gospel singer refuses to tinker with successful sound Nov 12, 2009
Mr. Gaither, who will perform Saturday with the Gaither Vocal Band at James Brown Arena, got his start with the Bill Gaither Trio while a college student in the mid-1950s. He also has performed as a solo artist and as a member of the larger Gaither Vocal Band ... Mr. Gaither said working with the Gaither Vocal Band, a project he put together in the 1980s, has been particularly rewarding. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Big Fall Show to feature TenBucsWorth, Priceless Ladies Oct 27, 2009
TenBucsWorth will perform well-known traditional southern gospel music made famous by groups such as the Gaither Vocal Band and Signature Sound. In addition to gospel favorites such as "Oh, What a Time" and "Swing Down, Chariot," the men's ensemble will perform songs made popular by the group Il Divo, including "Unchained Melody" and "You Raise Me Up.". (East Tennessean, TN)
MontanaFair opens August 7 Jul 30, 2009
The pass includes: Gaither Vocal Band, Nat Wolff, Trace Adkins w/Gloriana, Peter Frampton, Kelly Clarkson, arenacross, rodeo, and bull riding. Get the pass by Aug. 7 so you can see all of the MontanaFair shows. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Getting Acquainted With 25 Questions Jul 17, 2009
Gaither Vocal Band 20. What was your favorite subject in school. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Mote brings Christian sound to Scott County Jul 16, 2009
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church hosted Gordon Mote, an accomplished pianist, songwriter and singer who now plays with the Gaither Vocal Band, performed for a small concert before a packed audience in the 97-member church s fellowship hall located 12 miles north of Forest on Hillsboro-Ludlow Road ... Others who have benefitted from his talents include Rascal Flatts, Randy Travis, The Martins, Mark Lowry, Trace Adkins, The Gaither Vocal Band and Kenny Chesney. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Concert calendar Jul 2, 2009
GAITHER VOCAL BAND REUNITED: 6 p.m. Nov. 14, James Brown Arena, 601 Seventh St.; $29. 50-$39. (The Augusta Chronicle)
New coliseum board gets along Jun 24, 2009
Mr. Jones also told them about two potential sellout shows -- the Darius Rucker concert at Bell Auditorium on Aug. 27 and the Gaither Vocal Band at the arena Nov. 14. He said he's also expecting to pick up extra bookings because of Columbia's Township Auditorium undergoing renovations and the fire at Athens' Georgia Theatre. (The Augusta Chronicle)
UMHB Sponsors Christian Songwriters Workshop Apr 17, 2009
Michael has had his own songs recorded by Ginny Owens, Diamond Rio, The Martins, Larnelle Harris, Point of Grace, Glen Campbell, Gaither Vocal Band, Avalon, Brian Littrell, Ricky Skaggs, Truth, Jim Ed Brown, Billy Jo Spears, Gold City Quartet, Jim Nabors (Gomer), Michael Peterson, Jessy Dixon, The Singing Americans, Aaron Tippen, Phillips, Craig and Dean, Clay Crosse, John Conlee and Dallas Holm among others. He received a Dove Award as a songwriter for If We Only Had the Heart by Bruce... (KWTX.com, TX)
The Gaither Vocal Band Receives Early Valentines Courtesy Of The Recording Academy and Billboard Charts Feb 10, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Members of the Gaither Vocal Band received an early valentine from the Recording Academy last night when their latest studio project, Lovin Life, garnered a prestigious Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country, Bluegrass Gospel Album during the 51st annual awards ceremony. This is the eighth win overall for the Gaither Vocal Band and its predecessor, the Bill Gaither Trio ... The Gaither Vocal Band Reunion, Volume 1 and Gaither Vocal Band Reunion, Volume 2 CDs debuted in the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Complete Grammy Award coverage Feb 10, 2009
Southern, Country, Bluegrass Gospel: Lovin Life, Gaither Vocal Band (Gaither Music Group). Traditional Gospel Album: Down in New Orleans, The Blind Boys of Alabama (Time Life). (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Triumphs, tears at Grammy Awards Feb 9, 2009
Zomba Gospel; Publishers: Universal Music-Z Songs/Kerrion Publishing) Rock or Rap Gospel Album: Alive and Transported, TobyMac (ForeFront Records EMI CMG) Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Thy Kingdom Come, CeCe Winans (PureSprings Gospel/EMI Gospel) Southern, Country, Bluegrass Gospel: Lovin Life, Gaither Vocal Band (Gaither Music Group) Traditional Gospel Album: Down in New Orleans, The Blind Boys of Alabama (Time Life) Contemporary Rel Album: The Fight of My Life, Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo... (Florida Today)
List of early winners of Grammy Awards Feb 8, 2009
Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group": "Swagga Like Us," Jay-Z & T.I. Featuring Kanye West & Lil Wayne Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: "American Boy," Estelle Featuring Kanye West Best Rap Song: "Lollipop," D. Carter, S. Garrett, D. Harrison, J. Scheffer & R. Zamor, songwriters (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major) Best Female Country Vocal Performance: "Last Name," Carrie Underwood Best Male Country Vocal Performance: "Letter To Me," Brad Paisley Best Country Collaboration With Vocals: "Killing The... (Xinhuanet, China)
