Michael English Net Worth

What is Michael English's Net Worth?

Michael English is an American Christian singer and record producer who has a net worth of $10 million. Michael English rose to prominence in the 1980s as a member of the Singing Americans, and then as a member of the southern gospel group the Gaither Vocal Band. He also has a solo career, having released multiple albums since 1991.

Early Life

Michael English was born on April 12, 1962, in Kenansville, North Carolina to Grace and Aubine, and was raised near the town of Wallace. Growing up, he performed with his family's vocal group the Singing Samaritans.

The Singing Americans

After graduating from high school, English joined the southern gospel vocal group the Singing Americans. In 1981, the group released the albums "The Exciting Sounds of the Singing Americans" and "Hymntime." Following a hiatus from the group in 1982 and 1983, English returned in 1984 and recorded the album "Something Old Something New." That year, he had his first big hit with the Singing Americans' recording of "I Bowed on My Knees (And Cried, Holy)," which went on to become his signature song. English's final album with the group was "Black and White," which came out in 1985.

The Happy Goodmans

During his break from the Singing Americans in 1982, English was a member of the group the Happy Goodmans. With them, he recorded two albums: "Goodman Greats" and "Chosen."

The Gaither Vocal Band

After leaving the Singing Americans in 1985, English became the new lead singer of the southern gospel vocal group the Gaither Vocal Band. He joined bass Bill Gaither, baritone Gary McSpadden, and tenor Larnelle Harris. English's first album with the band was "One X 1," which came out in 1986. The Gaither Vocal Band lineup changed numerous times over the subsequent years with a revolving door of tenors. In 1988, the group recorded the album "Wings" with Jim Murray, and in the early 1990s it recorded "A Few Good Men" and "Homecoming" with Mark Lowry. After Lowry dropped to baritone and Terry Franklin joined as tenor, the Gaither Vocal Band recorded the albums "Peace of the Rock" and "Southern Classics," both released in 1993. English subsequently left the band. He reunited with the group in 2009 and recorded the album "Reunited" with a new lineup featuring Gaither, Lowry, David Phelps, and Wes Hampton. The Gaither Vocal Band went on to release "Greatly Blessed" in 2010 and the children's album "I Am a Promise" in 2011. "Pure and Simple" followed in 2012. Not long after that, English left the band for a second time. His final album with the Gaither Vocal Band was "Hymns," which was released in 2014.

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Solo Career

Simultaneous with his work in the Gaither Vocal Band, English launched his solo career. His self-titled debut solo album, released in 1991, was a substantial hit, spawning the Christian radio hits "Solid as the Rock," "Mary Did You Know," and "In Christ Alone." English released his second solo album, "Hope," in 1993. He reached a career peak the next year when he won four Dove Awards, including Artist of the Year. However, just one week later, his career was derailed when he was dropped by his label after impregnating a woman in an extramarital affair. He was also pulled from Christian radio stations, and he returned his Dove Awards in shame. English would go on to make a comeback in 1996 with his pop album "Freedom," which launched the successful adult contemporary single "Your Love Amazes Me." Back in the good graces of the southern gospel crowd, he subsequently released the albums "Gospel" (1998) and "Heaven to Earth" (2000). English's later solo albums in the 21st century have included "The Prodigal Comes Home" (2008), "Some People Change" (2013), and "Love is the Golden Rule" (2017).

Personal Life

With his wife Lisa Bailey, English had a daughter named Megan in 1984. The couple divorced after 11 years when English impregnated Marabeth Jordan, with whom he was having an extramarital affair.

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