Marshall Hall (singer)

For other people named Marshall Hall, see Marshall Hall (disambiguation).

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.

Marshall Hall
Hall - Chicago (2015)
Background information
Birth name	Marshall Kip Hall
Born	(1970-12-30) December 30, 1970 (age 53) Lexington, Kentucky, US
Origin	United States
Genres	Gospel Contemporary Christian music
Occupation(s)	Worship leader
Instrument(s)	Vocals piano guitar
Years active	1992–present
Website	marshallhallmusic.com

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.

Career

As a session vocalist, Hall has sung background vocals on records and jingles for several national clients, including McDonald's, Disney, and Warner Bros.^[1] During one session for Bill Gaither, Hall was asked to join the Homecoming artists in Memphis, Tennessee, for a video taping. Subsequent videos followed for Hall, including tapings in Indianapolis and New York City at Carnegie Hall.^{[citation needed]}

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]}

In September 2012, he began serving as worship leader at Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California, where David Jeremiah serves as senior pastor.^[7] In 2014, Hall moved to the Chicago area and served as a worship leader at Willow Creek Community Church.^[8] In September, 2019, Hall became the worship pastor at Northland Church in Longwood, Florida.

Personal life

Hall married Lori Vick in April 2003,^[1] and the couple has three daughters Presley, Reese and Sela.

Awards

Grammy Awards

Year	Category	Nominated Work	Result
2007	Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, or Bluegrass Gospel Album	Give It Away (with the Gaither Vocal Band)	Nominated^[9]
2009	Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, or Bluegrass Gospel Album	Lovin' Life (with the Gaither Vocal Band)	Won^[10]

GMA Dove Awards

Year	Category	Nominated Work	Result
2005	Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year	"A Picture Of Grace" (with the Gaither Vocal Band)	Nominated^[11]
2007	Southern Gospel Album	Give It Away (with the Gaither Vocal Band)	Won^[12]
2007	Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year	"Give It Away" (with the Gaither Vocal Band)	Won^[12]
2009	Southern Gospel Album	Lovin' Life (with the Gaither Vocal Band)	Won^[13]
2009	Christmas Album	Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style (with the Gaither Vocal Band)	Nominated^[14]
2010	Country Album	Brighter One	Nominated^[15]
2011	Recorded Country Song of the Year	"There Is Nothing Greater Than Grace"	Won^[16]

References

1. Liverett, David (2013). This Is My Story: 146 of the World's Greatest Gospel Singers. Thomas Nelson Inc. p. 105. ISBN 9780529110329.
2. . HigherRockMusic.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
3. "Wisdom of Fools - Marshall Hall". AllMusic. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
4. Kerns, William (April 18, 2004). "Gaither gospel show brings packed audience to its feet". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
5. DeBoer, Terry (April 16, 2010). "Gaither Homecoming returns to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids with new line-up". MLive.com. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
6. Walker, Lorraine (December 4, 2014). "Marshall Hall: Growing In Grace". SGMRadio.com. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
7. "David Jeremiah to launch new study Bible project with NYC celebration". Christian Examiner. September 7, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2016. The celebration of God's Word will also feature worship leader Marshall Hall and the New York-based Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers.
8. "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.
9. "Nominations for 49th Annual Grammy Awards". E! Online. December 7, 2006. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
10. "Past Winners Search | GRAMMY.com". The Recording Academy. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
11. "2005 Dove Awards Nominees". ChristianActivities.com. February 28, 2005. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
12. Cusic, Don (2009). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. ABC-CLIO. pp. 206–207. ISBN 9780313344268.
13. "40th Annual GMA Dove Award Recipients". The Christian Post. April 24, 2009. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
14. "Complete List of 2009 Dove Award Nominees". The Christian Post. February 21, 2009. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
15. Price, Deborah Evans (February 22, 2012). "Jason Crabb Tops 2012 Dove Awards Nominees". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
16. Miranda, Coty Dolores (January 14, 2012). "Ahwatukee pastor wants CD release party to aid 2 charities". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved October 20, 2016.

External links

• , official site, GVB