"One of the things that really interested us about this deal was that we'd been looking for the right opportunity in Nashville," Mestel said. Launched in 2006, Primary Wave specializes in partnering with iconic artists, counting Bob Marley, Smokey Robinson and Paul Anka among the A-list stars whose songs the company has acquired. Primary Wave is based in New York, but its founder and CEO Lawrence Mestel said the company has had its eye on Nashville for sometime. "They're taking the legacy on everything Bill and Gloria have built up to now and they're taking that into the future."īill Gaither specifically mentioned Primary Wave's success on digital platforms as one aspect that intrigued him. Joining The Gaither Vocal Band in Ft Wayne at the First Assembly on Friday, November 19 will be talented female vocalist, Ladye Love Smith and powerful male vocalist Gene McDonald, as. "We just talked about the Gaither brand and the international and domestic opportunities of the brand and how they can expand on those. Year after year, Bill Gaither his music into cities worldwide, and each concert showcases gospel music's finest talent and draws new listeners with every city. the success of Gaither Homecoming - Gaither wrote hundreds of gospel songs.
"Steve got us together and we all just sat around the table, and the more we sat there in our first meeting the ideas started to flow," Sizelove said, describing how the deal evolved. Find Bill Gaither best songs, old and new, plus top hits and full song list. NEWSLETTER: Top and trending stories in business you need to know for your busy day. The 13 Brentwood-based staffers will stay on as well, including Gaither Music Group President Paul Sizelove. Moore will remain with the company as a consultant. Today, we are ringing in the Christmas season with this lively performance of ‘Angels We Have Heard On High.’ Just listen as the anointed voices of Gaither music gather together to spread the good news through this classic Christmas hymn.
The deal to sell to Primary Wave was brokered by veteran Nashville music industry executive Steve Moore, the former CEO of the Country Music Association. In fact, they have composed over 700 songs and that number continues to grow. The Gaither Music Group became a fully functional, 360 independent music business many years before it was a trend in the industry. 'Bill' Gaither (born March 28, 1936) is an American singer and songwriter of southern gospel and Contemporary Christian music. O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Wes Hampton, Guy Penrod, Marshall Hall, Bill Gaither. The Christmas Song - David Phelps, Mark Lowry, Guy Penrod, Bill Gaither. The company would also add a touring business division to handle concert tours for the Gaither Vocal Group, and a production division to syndicate television programs and sell DVDs of live performances. Changed By A Baby Boy - Todd Suttles, David Phelps, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Bill Gaither. The award-winning Collingsworth Family have created a soul-stirring evening of worship featuring their seamless blends. Listen to Gaither Radio anytime, anywhere - no paid subscription needed. In the ensuing decades, the company would add a recorded music division, which has included successful partnerships with artists such as Alabama, Alan Jackson and Josh Turner for gospel music releases. Now you can enjoy your favorite Gaither artists and songs on one station - Pandora. So deep and lasting was his success, the Bill Gaither Trio was inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame in 1999 and, by 2004, the Gaither Homecoming tour was rivaling the ticket sales of. The Greatest Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither Abide In Me Because He Lives Broken And Spilled Out The Church Triumphant Come, Holy Spirit The Family Of God.
Bill Gaither (Contributor), Gloria Gaither (Recording) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating 1 rating published 2001 2 editions. Because He Lives: The Songs of Bill and Gloria Gaither. Between those two events - and well beyond the success of Gaither Homecoming - Gaither wrote hundreds of gospel songs, including the standard "He Touched Me," usually with his wife Gloria, and he released dozens of albums, either as part of the Bill Gaither Trio, the Gaither Vocal Band, or the Gaither Homecoming. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars.
Bill Gaither is one of the central figures of 20th century Christian music, a singer and songwriter who originally gained attention as part of the Bill Gaither Trio in the early '70s and became famous in the '90s thanks in large part to Gaither Homecoming, a series of home videos and records that showcased Southern gospel stars.