Synopses & Reviews
- Bill Gaither is the most successful and most honored artist in the history of Christian music. In more than 30 years as a composer, songwriter, and producer he received three Grammys, 20 Dove Awards, and the first Gold Record ever awarded to an inspirational album. His "Homecoming Concert" music videos have sold over 7.5 million copies. Gaither was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1982 and was recently honored as Christian Songwriter of the Century by ASCAP. Ken Abraham has collaborated on many bestsellers, including the national bestseller Let's Roll (Tyndale House, 2002).
- The author will promote the book to his huge following in his many appearances on national television and in concert, including The Gaither Gospel Hour--his weekly program aired on PAX, TNN, and Odyssey--and his popular "Homecoming Concerts," which sell more than 1.1 million tickets each year.
Synopsis
Gospel music's most beloved, successful composer and songwriter Bill Gaither shares the story of his life. Growing up in the rural town of Alexandria, Indiana, Bill Gaither dreamed of becoming a gospel singer. He set out to do just that during his college years and after much frustration, ended up teaching high school English. It was hardly the life he had hoped for. From this humble beginning, he would go on to write more than 600 songs, record 40 albums, and win three Grammys. In It's More Than The Music, he recalls the remarkable journey of his life. From the Gaither Trio to The Gaither Vocal Band, from performing in small churches to playing sold out arenas, Gaither reveals the triumphs and tragedies along the way. Readers will witness how God has blessed him as a songwriter, performer, entrepreneur and ultimately gospel music's elder statesman. His story will inspire and uplift as many people as his songs have touched lives.
Synopsis
Gaither with Abraham shares the amazing story of Gaither's life revealing triumph and tragedies that everyone can learn from.
Synopsis
Gospel music's most successful composer shares the amazing story of his life, revealing triumphs and tragedies from which everyone can learn.
About the Author
Bill Gaither is the most successful and most honored artist in the history of contemporary Christian music. In more than 30 years as a composer, songwriter and producer, Bill Gaither has received four Grammys, 20 Dove awards and the first Gold Record ever awarded an inspirational album. His creativity has resulted in such standards as "Because He Lives", "He Touched Me", "Something Beautiful", and "The King Is Coming". Gaither was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1982, and was recently honored as Christian songwriter of the Century by ASCAP.