Please answer the following question: Facts: - website: -lsb- http://www.russtaff.com/ russtaff.com -rsb- - years active: 1974 -- present - caption: taff inductions , 2008 performing at the christian music hall of fame - birth name: russell taff - genre: contemporary christian , gospel , southern gospel - birth date: 11 november 1953 - name: russ taff - background: solo_singer - image: russ taff.jpg - birth place: farmersville , california , u.s. - associated acts: the imperials , gaither vocal band - occupation: singer , songwriter , speaker Based on these bullet points, write a short biography describing the life of russ taff .
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russell taff -lrb- born november 11 , 1953 -rrb- is an american gospel singer and songwriter .he has sung a variety of musical styles throughout his career including : pop rock , traditional southern gospel , contemporary country music , and rhythm and blues .he first gained recognition as lead vocalist for the imperials -lrb- 1977 -- 81 -rrb- .one of his best-known performances is the song '' praise the lord '' .he has also been a member of the gaither vocal band , and occasionally tours with bill gaither in the gaither homecoming concerts .as a solo artist and songwriter , taff is known for the 1980s anthem '' we will stand '' .