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)
