Gaither
Vocal Band Welcomes New Baritone
After
a careful selection process, the Gaither
Vocal Band is pleased to announce that
the new GVB baritone will be Marshall
Hall! Marshall Hall, made his first appearance
on the Homecoming Video Series five years
ago when he stepped out for a solo during
Memphis Homecoming. The song was called
'Searchin'. So when Bill began 'searchin'
for a new baritone for the Gaither Vocal
Band, Marshall was thrilled for a chance
to step up to the challenge. After (quickly)
learning more than 20 songs and singing
with the Vocal Band during two Homecoming
concert weekends, it was clear to audiences,
artists and fellow-group-members alike
that Marshall has what it takes to sing
with the best. “The invitation to join
the Gaither Vocal Band is so exciting
and, honestly, really overwhelming!” Marshall
told GaitherNet. “This is a huge responsibility
which I do not take lightly! I just keep
remembering God’s promise not to give
us more than we can bear. I’ll be relying
on Him a lot!” While Marshall is modest
about his musical ability, his background
and training have prepared him well for
this new adventure. With a degree in music
from Anderson University’s College of
the Arts, where he originally began singing
classical music, Marshall has earned his
living since college as an accomplished
studio singer. His long list of credits
includes a variety of commercial work,
back-up vocals for numerous well-known
artists and Gaither Homecoming projects,
plus appearances on Gaither Homecoming
videos including: Memphis Homecoming,
Oh, My, Glory!, Freedom Band and God Bless
America . He has also served as a producer,
songwriter and worship director and has
had multiple international recording and
performing opportunities. This decision
was an extremely difficult one for Bill
Gaither, who admits that the final vote
could have gone a variety of different
ways. “After hearing some really wonderful
voices and taking into account all that
each person we were considering could
bring to the group, we feel that we have
a good decision in choosing Marshall and
we know that you will love him. He’s a
great talent with a warm heart.”