Indiana
Indiana dedicates state road to honor gospel musicians Bill and Gloria Gaither
Alexandria, Indiana – Officials celebrated two Hoosiers who have won eight Grammy Awards on Friday by naming the Bill and Gloria Gaither Highway through their hometown.
The gospel singers “have traveled the world wide and far, spreading their love of music and the gospel with talent and grace,” said a Friday post on the Facebook page of Gov. Eric Holcomb. “No matter how far from home their adventures took them, for the Gaithers, all roads always led to Indiana, to their beloved Alexandria.”
The singers, both age 86, also attended the event. Songs they’ve put together include “The Longer I Serve Him,” “Because He Lives,” “He Touched Me” and “Jesus, There’s Something About That Name.” Gloria often writes the lyrics; Bill, the music.
The award was presented at a gathering on Friday morning at the Gaithers’ recording studio and family support center. Among those present were Todd Naselroad, the Republican mayor of Alexandria, and the Republican governor.
A Friday post on the city government’s Facebook page said, “Our community holds great pride in being the ‘HOME OF THE GAITHER’S’ if anyone questions that fact, have them look at our water tower!”
During the occasion, Mike Smith, the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation, officially changed the name of State Road 28.
-
Indiana2 weeks ago
In just two weeks, the Indiana dashboard has added 32 COVID deaths and 2,274 new cases of the virus
-
Local News7 days ago
Powerball winning ticket bought at the Carmel Meijer store
-
Indiana2 weeks ago
Governor Holcomb approves legislation making computer-generated revenge pornography illegal
-
Local News2 weeks ago
One morning after her arrest, a woman passes away in a jail in Indiana
-
Local News2 weeks ago
Two hundred senior housing apartments could be coming to the far east side
-
Local News1 week ago
Randolph County updates information regarding the Winchester tornado’s effects
-
Local News2 weeks ago
The defense team for Richard Allen seeks delay for Monday’s hearing
-
Local News1 week ago
An Osgood man’s body found in Versailles Lake in Ripley County
Leave a Reply