Hot Springs in Garland County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Russ Taff

Gospel Music

— Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame —

Russ Taff Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 14, 2024

1. Russ Taff Marker

Inscription.
Contemporary Christian Gospel and Southern Gospel singer • 2 solo and 3 group (Imperials) Grammy awards • 13 Dove awards 7 with Imperials 2 with Gaither Vocal Band 4 solo • Inducted into Gospel Music Assn Hall of Fame 1998 • Male Vocalist of the Year 3 times • 1981 Song of the Year Praise The Lord

Hot Springs, Arkansas • Inducted 2011

Erected by Hot Springs Arkansas Walk of Fame.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1998.

Location. 34° 30.647′ N, 93° 3.232′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in Garland County. It is on Central Avenue (State Highway 7) just north of Spring Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is embedded in the sidewalk on the north side of the Hot Springs City Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 629 Central Avenue, Hot Springs National Park AR 71901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arkansas’ Ouachita Mountains.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brooks Robinson (here, next to this marker); Marjorie Lawrence (here, next to this marker); Forrest L. Wood (here, next to this marker); Joey Lauren Adams (here, next to this marker); Sidney Moncrief

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(here, next to this marker); The Cella Family (here, next to this marker); Matthew H. Rothert (here, next to this marker); Tommy Freeman (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hot Springs.

Also see . . . Russ Taff (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Russell Taff (born November 11, 1953) is an American gospel singer and songwriter who grew up in Farmersville, California. By the time he was 11 years old, Taff had learned to play the guitar which, along with singing, became an outlet for him from the familial strife. The family moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas when Taff was 15 only to move back to California a few years later with Taff remaining in Arkansas to start college.
He has sung a variety of musical styles throughout his career including pop rock, traditional Southern gospel, contemporary country music, and rhythm and blues. He first gained recognition as lead vocalist for the Imperials (1976–81). One of his best-known performances is the song "Praise the Lord". He has also been a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and occasionally tours with Bill Gaither in the Gaither Homecoming concerts. As a solo artist
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2024

2. Russ Taff Marker
Looking east from Central Avenue; it is the 2nd from the left of five markers in this photo. The Hot Springs City Visitor Center parking lot is in the background.
and songwriter, Taff is known for the 1980s anthem "We Will Stand". Taff has received various Dove and Grammy awards either as a solo artist or part of a larger musical group, most notably the Imperials.

(Submitted on January 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 18, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.