Bill Gaither is a gospel singer who was born on March 28, 1936. He is currently 84 years old. Gaither began his musical career as a member of the Bill Gaither Trio, which he formed with his brother Danny and sister-in-law Mary Ann. The trio recorded several albums for Mercury Records in the 1960s and 1970s. In the 1980s, Gaither started writing and recording solo albums, many of which were hits on the Christian music charts. He has also written or co-written over 700 songs, including such Gospel standards as Because He Lives and The King Is Coming. In addition to his work as a singer and songwriter, Gaither has also produced numerous concerts and videos featuring himself and other artists performing Gospel music.