Grammy winner to perform at Five Star

Submitted photo VOCALIST: Russ Taff was born the fourth of five sons to a fire-breathing Pentecostal preacher father and a gospel music-loving mother, according to his biography. He learned early on that when he sang, people responded. Taff's musical journey is far from over, whether looking back at a career that spans three decades, or excitedly looking forward to his upcoming recording project.
Submitted photo VOCALIST: Russ Taff was born the fourth of five sons to a fire-breathing Pentecostal preacher father and a gospel music-loving mother, according to his biography. He learned early on that when he sang, people responded. Taff's musical journey is far from over, whether looking back at a career that spans three decades, or excitedly looking forward to his upcoming recording project.

Seven-time Grammy Award winner Russ Taff will perform on Saturday at the Five Star Dinner Theatre, 701 Central Ave.

His music has won him not only a wide audience and critical acclaim, but a total of 11 Gospel Music Association Dove awards, a news release said.

Doors open at 6 p.m. An optional dinner is available, with showtime at 7 p.m. Call 318-1600 for more information.

Taff, who tours regularly with Bill Gaither Homecoming Tours, moved to Arkansas in his teens. He formed Sounds of Joy, a local band, and began writing songs of spiritual truth.

Two years after his band served as an opening act for the Imperials, Taff was invited to join them as lead vocalist. He left the Imperials after four years to pursue a solo career.

In 1991, Taff was invited by Gaither to be part of one of his Homecoming videos. Taff began making guest appearances at Homecoming concerts and eventually became a regular artist on the Homecoming Tour. He joined the Gaither Vocal Band as a baritone in 2001 and toured as a member for nearly three years. Early in 2004, following the deaths of Vestal Goodman and Jake Hess, Taff decided to step down from the Vocal Band and return to his solo artist status on the tour.

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