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e distinguished Gaither Vocal Band
will be perform at the Crown Complex
eatre Saturday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m.
Singing quartet-based gospel music
since the '50s, Grammy Award-
winning Bill Gaither and his family
have long been a powerful force in
the music industry. eir successes
have earned them the opportunity to
hold yearly tours around the world
and to perform at esteemed venues
like Carnegie Hall. e band has also
created hits that topped the Billboard
charts. While performing at the
Crown, the band will be on its "Better
Together Tour."
e group will release an all-new stu-
dio recording, "We Have is Moment," Oct. 13. It will
be released on the band's website, www.gaither.com,
as well as aired on numerous television stations.
e band includes the group's founder Bill Gaith-
er, Adam Crabb, Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton and
Todd Suttles. e tour will feature guests including
gospel singers Kevin Williams, Charlotte Ritchie
and Gene McDonald.
Gaither is the group's primary songwriter and
producer, along with his wife, Gloria Gaither. He has
written over 700 songs, including "Let's Just Praise
the Lord," "Something Beautiful," "It Is Finished"
and "e King Is Coming." Gaither and his wife have
won eight Grammy Awards. Gaither believes gospel
music is much more than music; it gives him the
ability to spread the message of Jesus Christ to others
around the world.
Band member Adam Crabb is no stranger to music.
Whether in the studio or performing live, he has
been learning and perfecting his craft for most of his
life. He is a member of the Crabb Family, which is a
Grammy-nominated and Dove-nominated southern
gospel group. He is now a lead singer for the Gaither
Vocal Band, which was one of his life-long dreams. He
believes gospel music is his calling in life.
Reggie Smith is another singer and pro-
ducer for the band. He has performed all
over the world in places like Carnegie Hall
and at the Super Bowl. He has also, along
with his wife, recorded music for "e Lion
King" soundtrack. He and his wife started
their careers singing as backup singers in
Tennessee but have been singing as a duet
with the Gaithers for 18 years.
After completing college, Wes Hampton
was asked by Gaither to be a part of the
Vocal Band in 2005. He sings tenor in the
group. Hampton was already experienced
in the music world, and Gaither noticed
that he brought his heart and passion
to the group. ese qualities Hampton
brought to the table helped the Vocal Band
win a Grammy with its song "Lovin' Life."
Todd Suttles sings baritone with the Gaither Vo-
cal Band. Suttles left the group he was originally in,
Settles Connection, and joined the Vocal Band in
2014. Not only is he skilled in vocals, but he has an
educational background from Vanderbilt University.
For more information, visit www.gaither.com. For
tickets, visit www.crowncomplexnc.com.
Legendary Gaither Vocal Band Onstage at the Crown
by NICOLE HODGES
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NICOLE HODGES, Intern.
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e Gaither Vocal Band is set to perform at the Crown Oct. 14.