Growing up, Gaither said that music helped him in expressing his faith in God. “And possibly change their lives for good forever,” said Gaither. What he particularly loves is singing music that has a meaning and a message that can uplift and help people through difficult times. "To do what you love to do, what else can you ask for in life than to spend your life just doing what you love?” It’s just been a labor of love,” said Gaither. It’s a good family to be a part of.”Īfter so many decades in Christian music, what’s it like to have touched so many lives? "We’re in a special club, because we all love each other. Everybody on those videos that you see, we really feel like it’s a group,” said Lowry. Lowry said that when you leave the vocal band, you never leave the homecoming family. Even though he’s 80 (and now 81), his schedule is wide open.” "I’m not in the vocal band anymore, mainly because I can’t keep up with Bill.
"I was with the Gaither Vocal Band for about 30 years,” Lowry said.
"It’s more fun when there are people there.”īack in February, I had a chance to talk with Mark Lowry, a longtime member of the group. “I’ve sung to sold out places, and I’ve sung to empty chairs,” said Gaither. It’s times like this that you can’t help but think that even a mega church like Frazer could use more room. “We’ve got a good group coming,” Gaither said. Along with the vocal group, Gather said they’ll also have Gene McDonald and Charlotte Ritchie that night. Those who got tickets early are going to get a rare chance to see six-time Grammy winner Gaither and company up close. The guys include Adam Crab, Reggie Smith, Todd Suttles and Wes Hampton. We always enjoy coming there."Īlong with a fantastic band led by Kevin Williams, Gaither will be bringing his Gaither Vocal Band for a sold out show on Friday. "Alabama has been good to us for a long, long time. “We’re excited about coming,” said Bill Gaither in a phone interview. A legend in Christian music is visiting Montgomery this weekend.