Marshall Hall (born December 30, 1970)[1] is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known for his time as a member of the Gaither Vocal Band, his appearances on the Bill Gaither Homecoming tours, and Gaither Homecoming video series.
Early life
Hall was born in Lexington, Kentucky, to a musical family: mother Alice, father Dale, older brother Mitchell, and younger brother Matthew. His mother played piano at church, and dad was a singer. The family's life was centered on the church and their faith. When Hall reached high school in 1985, he joined the church youth group and attended the state youth convention. At the age of 14, he made a decision to follow Christ.[2] After high school, Hall followed in his father's footsteps and attended Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. While singing at his church in Anderson, Hall was approached by a local producer and asked to sing for a project at Gaither Studios.[1] A year after graduating from college, he quit his job at a furniture store and began working as a studio singer full-time.
He also found a spot as a back-up singer on projects for recording artists John Tesh, Clay Walker, Carman, and others. He has written songs for several Gaither videos, as well as for Salvador, Point of Grace, fellow Gaither Vocal Band member David Phelps and the Vocal Band.[1] In 2003, he released a solo studio album, Wisdom of Fools,[3] which included two songs that were used by Point of Grace in their album I Choose You and Boundless in 2005 which included the old song from his former group.
Hall joined the Gaither Vocal Band as the new baritone in early 2004[4] after an invitation from Bill Gaither that led to a one and a half month audition.[citation needed] He was a part of three of the Vocal Band's studio albums including Give It Away, Lovin' Life, and Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style. Hall was on the road with the Gaither Vocal Band until 2009, when he left the group to pursue a solo career[5] and ministry work.[6] Since 2009, Hall has re-joined the GVB to fill in as lead (2010, when Michael English recovered from back surgery) and baritone (2013, when Mark Lowry broke his femur).[citation needed]
^"Public invited to annual prayer breakfast". Quad City Times. September 6, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2016. Music will be provided by Marshall Hall, former member of the Gaither Vocal Band and worship leader at Willow Creek Community Church.