Buddy Mullins, Jonathan Pierce, Guy Penrod, David Phelps, Russ Taff, Marshall Hall, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith. Penrod, Lowry and Hampton were the members of the Gaither Vocal Band with the longest tenure besides Bill Gaither himself. Penrod was with the group from 1995 to 2008; Lowry from 1988 to 2001; and Hampton has been with the Gaither Vocal Band since 2005. It was announced in January 2009 that Lowry, English and Phelps were rejoining the group; at the same time the announcement was made that Penrod and Hall were leaving to pursue solo careers. Gaither's Homecoming tours, which started in 1991, brought together major stars of the southern gospel and CCM industry, sparking a revival of the genres. The tours have sold more than 1.1 million tickets across the world, and have included such notable venues as the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. Pollstar listed the tour as selling more tickets in 2004 than Elton John, Fleetwood Mac or Rod Stewart. Lynda Randle, the Isaacs, Russ Taff, the Hoppers, Jessy Dixon and many more have performed on the tours. Personal life Bill and Gloria live in Alexandria, Indiana, and have three grown children. Discography Gaither Trio Solo 2005: Bill Gaither Gaither Vocal Band Homecoming Series Bibliography (This list excludes books of music and books that are companions to his "Homecoming" series.) 2003: Gaither, Bill and Ken Abraham. It's More than Music: Life Lessons on Friends, Faith, and What Matters Most. Anderson, Indiana: Warner Books. () 1992: Gaither, Bill and Jerry Jerkins. I Almost Missed the Sunset. Thomas Nelson (pub). (). 1997: Gaither, Bill and Jerry Jerkins. Homecoming. Zondervan. () 2000: Gaither, Bill and Gloria Gaither. God Gave Song. Zondervan. () Awards and honors Grammy Awards 1973: Best Inspirational Performance for "Let's Just Praise The Lord"; Bill Gaither Trio 1975: Best Inspirational Performance for "Jesus, We Just Want To Thank You"; Bill Gaither Trio 1991: Best Southern Gospel Album for Homecoming; Gaither Vocal Band 1999: Best Southern, Country, Or Bluegrass Gospel Album for Kennedy Center Homecoming 2001: Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album for A Billy Graham Music Homecoming 2008: Best Southern, Country, Or Bluegrass Gospel Album for Lovin' Life; Gaither Vocal Band GMA Dove Awards 1969, 1970, 1972–'77: Songwriter of the Year 1974: Song of the Year for "Because He Lives" 1976: Inspirational Album of the Year for Jesus, We Just Want to Thank