ALEXANDRIA, Ind. — Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist Bill Gaither is in the midst of his “Love Like I’m Leaving Tour” as he brings his multi-award winning group, The Gaither Vocal Band, to 16 cities this spring. Tour dates include a stop at the John Hunt Auditorium on the campus of the University of Georgia at Tifton on Saturday, May 3, at 6 p.m.

For nearly half a century, Gaither has been a musical trailblazer. Together with his long-time songwriter partner and wife, Gloria, the two have collectively written more than 900 songs and were honored to be named ASCAP Christian Songwriters of the Century. The couple’s reputation as a performers, songwriters and mentors for newly-discovered artists is known world-wide. Their beloved series of Homecoming CDs and DVDs continues to top the sales charts and attract an ever-increasing audience. Honors and accolades include the most recent Grammy nomination for Best Roots Gospel Album of the Year for the Gaither Vocal Band “Shine” recording, which also received the Dove Award nomination for Southern Gospel Album of the Year from the Gospel Music Association.

Taking the stage with Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band during the tour, featuring Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith, will be popular female vocalist, Ladye Love Smith, male vocalist Gene McDonald, and The Voice winner Chris Blue, as well as Gaither’s musical entourage, comprised of Kevin Williams, Matthew Holt and Michael Rowsey.

The 2025 Spring Tour affords Gaither the opportunity to continue to share the message he has been proclaiming for nearly seven decades. Considered one of the oldest living musicians who is still actively touring, recording and performing, Gaither, who turned 89 in March, says it’s that desire to spread the message of hope through music that keeps the Indiana native thriving.

“The truth is,” Gaither said, “I just love doing what I do, and I believe in the message in the songs. Songs like ‘we have this moment to hold in our hands…’ ‘because He lives I can face tomorrow…’ ‘I just feel like something good is about to happen…’ ‘Jesus only will never fail…’ ‘I’m gonna love like I’m leaving, give more than I’m receiving, laugh until it takes my breath away, say what needs saying, pray what needs praying, I’m gonna love like I’m leaving today…’ – those are pretty important messages. Each night we try to create moments that will allow our audience to walk away feeling differently than when they came. That’s why we continue to do what we do. I still love it!”

To purchase tickets or obtain additional details visit www.gaither.com.