Danny Gaither, was a gospel music singer from Alexandria, Indiana, and an original member of the Bill Gaither Trio.
12 Facts About Danny Gaither
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Danny Gaither attended the Cunningham School, where in the seventh grade he won a music award.
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Danny Gaither sang to audiences around the world with the trio.
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Now Danny Gaither is on his own, still singing but sharing in a new and special way.
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Danny Gaither was minister of music at Chesterfield Community Church of God.
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Lowry walked down from the stage to the audience during "The Longer I Serve Him," and tapped Danny Gaither to sing a verse, which moved both the audience and the other Homecoming performers to tears.
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Danny Gaither continued to join the Homecoming group whenever his health permitted, even after he was diagnosed with lymphoma.
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Danny Gaither was a finalist for the GMA Dove Award in the Best Male Gospel Vocalist category in 1973 and 1974.
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Danny Gaither was inducted into the Southern Gospel Music Association's Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Nic Danny Gaither played bass in the group that accompanied his father in concerts.
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Danny Gaither died of lymphoma April 6,2001, in Alexandria, Indiana.
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Danny Gaither was surrounded by his wife, three children, three grandchildren, his parents, his brother, and his sister.