Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist Bill Gaither will kick off the Love Like I’m Leaving Tour this spring, as he brings The Gaither Vocal Band to 16 cities. The first weekend of stops will take place in multiple cities throughout Florida, including the stop at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Trinity Baptist Church, 800 Hammond Blvd., Jacksonville.
For nearly half a century, Gaither has been a musical trailblazer. Together with his long-time songwriter partner and wife, Gloria, the two have collectively written more than 900 songs and were named ASCAP Christian Songwriters of the Century. The couple’s reputation as a performers, songwriters and mentors for newly discovered artists is known worldwide. Their beloved series of Homecoming CDs and DVDs continues to top the sales charts and attract an ever-increasing audience. Honors and accolades have flowed their way, including the most recent Grammy nomination for Best Roots Gospel Album of the Year for the Gaither Vocal Band “Shine” recording, which also received the Dove Award nomination for Southern Gospel Album of the Year from the Gospel Music Association.
Taking the stage with Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band during the Love Like I’m Leaving Tour, featuring Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith, will be popular female vocalist Ladye Love Smith, talented male vocalist Gene McDonald and newcomer phenom and The Voice winner Chris Blue, as well as Gaither’s musical entourage, comprised of Kevin Williams, Matthew Holt and Michael Rowsey.
The 2025 tour affords Gaither the opportunity to continue to share the message he has been proclaiming for nearly seven decades. Considered one of the oldest living musicians who is still actively touring, recording and performing, Gaither, who turns 89 in March, says it’s that desire to spread the message of hope through music that keeps the Indiana native thriving.
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