Early Life
George and Lela Gaither welcomed William James Gaither into the world on March 28, 1936 in Alexandria, Indiana. From an early age, he showed an interest in music. Gaither joined the gospel quartet at an Ohio radio station shortly after getting his high school diploma, starting in 1955. Along with enrolling at Anderson College, he also attended Tyalor University for a year before transferring there. He received his English degree in 1959. He had furthermore studied music in school. He spent some time teaching English after receiving his degree. He continued to teach full-time while still pursuing his musical career. In order to fully focus on honing his craft, he made the decision to resign from his teaching position in 1967.
Career
In 1956, Gaither, his sister Mary Ann, and his brother Danny established the Bill Gaither Trio. After they were married in 1962, he also started performing with Gloria. Gloria joined the group in 1964, replacing Mary Ann. Along with several tunes, the group also performed more recent songs of their own invention. Along with singing, Gaither frequently contributed to the trio's piano playing. Gaither had been teaching when in 1964, his song "He Touched Me" became his first significant hit in the Christian music industry.
How much money does Bill Gaither make?
Bill Gaither is an American singer and composer who specializes in gospel music. His estimated net worth is $8 million. Additionally, Bill Gaither delivers modern Christian music. He performs with the Bill Gaither Trio and his wife, Gloria.