Russ Taff

Russ Taff (born November 11, 1953) is an American gospel singer. His contemporary Christian music is pop-rock, often with traditional Southern Gospel influences, and on his 1995 album, a contemporary country music bent. His initial work was as the lead singer for The Imperials. One of his best-known performances is the song "The Trumpet of Jesus". He has also been a member of the Gaither Vocal Band, and toured with Bill Gaither in the Homecoming series.

Taff and his wife, Tori, have two daughters: Maddie Rose and Charlotte.

Songs that Taff has done with other artists include "Strength of My Life" with Leslie Phillips; "Your Love Broke Through" with Phil Keaggy; and "Give Your Love" and "Divina" with Koinonia.

Discography

Solo
2007 Now More Than Ever (SpringHouse Records/EMI)
2003 The Best of Russ Taff (SpringHouse Records/EMI)
1999 Right Here, Right Now (Benson Records/Provident Records)
1998 The Apostle (soundtrack, Grammy)
1995 Winds of Change (Reprise Records/Warner Bros. Records)
1994 We Will Stand (Yesterday & Today) (Myrrh Records/Word Records, Greatest Hits)
1992 A Christmas Song (Sparrow Records)
1991 Under Their Influence (Myrrh/Word, Grammy)
1989 The Way Home (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1987 Russ Taff (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1985 Medals (Myrrh/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1983 Walls of Glass (Myrrh/Word, Grammy)


With Gaither Vocal Band
2003 A Cappella (SpringHouse/EMI)
2002 Everything Good (SpringHouse/EMI)


With The Imperials
1996 The Imperials LEGACY (Word, Double CD Collection)
1981 The Very Best of The Imperials (Dayspring/Word)
1980 Christmas With The Imperials (Dayspring/Word)
1980 Priority (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)
1979 One More Song For You (Dayspring/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1979 Heed The Call (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)
1978 Imperials Live (Dayspring/Word, Grammy Nomination)
1977 Sail On (Dayspring/Word, Grammy)