Bill Gaither

On the cover

September 1983 Christian Herald

January 2006 Charisma & Christian Life

Media coverage:

• Aug 1977 in Christian Life "These Lyrics Live On"
• Jan 1978 in Logos Journal "Arts & Entertainment: Meet The Gaithers", by Elaine Jones
• Aug 1978 in Christian Life "They Sing the Way You Feel", by Casey Banas
• Mar 1979 in Eternity "How Bill and Gloria Gaither Write For Kids"
• Jul 1979 in Christian Herald "Gospel Artists", by Ron R. Lee
• Jul 1982 in Charisma "Gaithers Discover 'The Family of God' Begins At Home", by Holly G. Miller
• Jan 1983 in Christian Life "All in a Women's Day: Learning to Walk With the Lord", by Janice Gosnell Franzen
• Sep 1983 in Christian Herald "Music For The Family of God", by Holly G. Miller
• May 1984 in Christian Life "Music for the Family", by Susan Richardson
• May 1985 in MusicLine "Interview: Bill Gaither"
• Jul 1986 in Today's Christian Woman "Bill Gaither & Gloria Gaither"
• Jun 1988 in CCM "Celebrating Our 10th Year: Bill Gaither", by John W. Styll
• Aug 1997 in Christian Single "Up Close & Personal: Bill Gaither", by Peg Roen
• Jul 1999 in CBA Marketplace "News Item: 40 Records Launches", by Jamie Lee Rake
• Jul 1999 in CCM "On The Beat: Culture Clash: Gaither, McKeehan unite to form modern worship music label", by Melissa Riddle
• Aug 2000 in Profile "All 4 One", by Nancy VanArendonk, Dan MacIntosh
• Aug 2000 in CCM "Is Christian Music Making a Difference?"
• Dec 2000 in Church Musician Today "Planted By the Rivers of Water", by Betty McLellan Jones
• Dec 2001 in CCM "All Access: Homecoming Tribute", by Christina Farris
• Nov 2002 in New Man "Guy Gear: That Old Time Religion", by Bob Liparulo
• Jul 2003 in CCM "25 Powerful People Who Have Made Christian Music What It Is Today: Bill Gaither & Gloria Gaither"
• Jul 2004 in Worship Leader "Song Story: Because He Lives", by Andrea Hunter
• Oct 2004 in CCM "Hall of Fame: Bill & Gloria Gaither", by Michael Ciani
• Jan 2006 in Charisma & Christian Life "Classic Lyrics: 'Because He Lives' remains one of the most popular Christian songs of all time.", by Marsha Gallardo

Albums & reviews:

Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)}

• 1969 Dove Awards
  • Song: "He Touched Me" 
  • Song: "A Hill Called Mt. Calvary" 
  • Songwriter 
• 1970 Dove Awards
  • Song: "The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference" 
  • Song: "I Believe In a Hill Called Mt. Calvary" 
  • Song: "He Touched Me" 
  • Songwriter 
• 1971 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Jesus - There's Just Something About that Name" 
  • Song: "The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference" 
  • Song: "The King Is Coming" 
  • Song: "He Touched Me" 
  • Songwriter 
• 1972 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Because He Lives" 
  • Song: "The King Is Coming" 
  • Song: "Jesus - There's Just Something About That Name" 
  • Songwriter 
• 1973 Dove Awards
  • Songwriter 
• 1974 Dove Awards
  • Song: "Because He Lives" 
  • Song: "Let's Just Praise the Lord" 
  • Song: "God Gave the Song" 
  • Songwriter 
  • Album of the Year: Alleluia! A Praise Gathering For Believers 
• 1975 Dove Awards
  • Song: "I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen" 
  • Songwriter 
• 1976 Dove Awards
  • Songwriter 
• 1977 Dove Awards
  • Song: "It Is Finished" 
  • Songwriter 
• 1978 Dove Awards
  • Songwriter 
• 1980 Dove Awards
  • Song: "I Am Loved" 
  • Songwriter 
• 1982 Dove Awards
  • Musical Album: God Has Always Had A People 
• 1986 Dove Awards
  • Praise & Worship Album: I've Just Seen Jesus 
• 1987 Dove Awards
  • Song: "I've Just Seen Jesus" 
• 1988 Dove Awards
  • Song: "I've Just Seen Jesus" 
• 1993 Dove Awards
  • Southern Gospel Album: Reunion: A Gospel Homecoming Celebration 
  • Long Form Video: Reunion: A Gospel Homecoming Celebration 
• 1994 Dove Awards
  • Long Form Video: Turn Your Radio On [video] 
• 1997 Dove Awards
  • Long Form Video: Ryman Gospel Reunion [video] 
  • Long Form Video: Homecoming Texas Style [video] 
• 1999 Dove Awards
  • Long Form Video: Atlanta Homecoming [video] 
• 2002 Dove Awards
  • Long Form Video: A Billy Graham Music Homecoming, Vol. 1 [video] 
• 2006 Dove Awards
  • Southern Gospel Album: Bill Gaither 
• 2008 Dove Awards
  • Special Event Album: Amazing Grace 
• 2009 Dove Awards
  • Long Form Video: Country Bluegrass Homecoming Volume One [video] 
• 2011 Dove Awards
  • Long Form Video: Count Your Blessings [video] 
• 2012 Dove Awards
  • Long Form Video: Tent Revival Homecoming [video] 
• 2016 Dove Awards
  • Special Event Album: Let the Glory Come Down 
• 2020 Dove Awards
  • Southern Gospel Album: The Longer I Serve Him 
• 2024 Dove Awards
  • Inspirational Recorded Song: "Center of My Joy" 

• 1998 Grammy Awards
  • Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Down by the Tabernacle 
• 1999 Grammy Awards
  • Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Kennedy Center Homecoming 
• 2001 Grammy Awards
  • Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album: A Billy Graham Music Homecoming 
• 2007 Grammy Awards
  • Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Amazing Grace 

Regular columns

Published articles:

Books about Bill Gaither

• "Thunderbolts and Lightning: The Writing of Music for God" in Soul2Soul (Christopher L Coppernoll, 1998).

• Credits list