Sites related to versatile baritone and songwriter Russ Taff. He joined the Imperials, a southern gospel group, in 1976. After five years with the group, he embarked on a solo career in Contemporary Christian Music, as a rocker. Three-time winner of the Dove for Best Male Vocalist, he later recorded a Christmas album as well as a Grammy-winning tribute to his traditional (Black) gospel influences. In 1995, the album "Winds of Change" was his entry in the country music arena. In 1999, he returned to Christian music, and at the beginning of 2002 he joined the Gaither Vocal Band.