Taya Smith Biography
Taya Smith is an Australian Gospel singer, actress, and lead worship singer for Hillsong United. Before embarking on her music career, she was a church youth group leader and she found success after contributing vocals to the Hillsong United track “Oceans”. In addition, she is known for her well-served roles with Hillsong church music band and Hillsong United. Hillsong church music band has released eleven annual live albums and studio albums.
She is specifically loved for captivating the hearts of believers across the World with her melodious vocals. Her music career, on the other hand, began in 2010 when she moved to Sydney. She came across Hillsong Church’s City Campus and decided to volunteer in the church team and in the youth and young adult department.
At first, it was a secular musical project that brought Taya to Sydney however, she found herself in the Church which strengthened her faith in Jesus Christ. Prior to helping in the church, she started as a member of the Hillsong Church’s worship team and later became a youth leader. As she continued to grow her faith, her love for the youths and worship ministration became even stronger.
Smith then joined the Hillsong’s youth worship group called Hillsong Young & Free and in the recording of their debut album titled: We Are Young & Free. Since then, Smith has continued to embark on tours with the group. In February 2013, her musical career with Hillsong became a major breakthrough.
Smith was chosen as a member of the church’s creative team and loaded with the responsibility of managing the vocal team. Whenever she is not traveling, Smith is somewhere teaching people in the creative team, spearheading worship in a weekend service.
Taya Smith Age
How old is Smith? Smith is 34 years old as of 2023. She was born on May 10, 1989, in New South Wales, Australia. In addition, she celebrates her birthday on May 10 every year and her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Taya Smith Height
Smith stands at an average height of 6 feet 2 inches and is of moderate weight.
Taya Smith Family
Smith was born to a supportive family in Australia. However, she has preferred not to share information about her parents and siblings.
Taya Smith Husband | Marriage
Smith is happily married to her supportive husband, Ben Gaukroger. After announcing their engagement in December 2017, they got married on May 22, 2018, in a private church ceremony officiated by Jonathan Douglass best known as JD.
Taya Smith Controversy | Shaving
Smith caused a social media stir after she shaved her hair which caused both fans and Christians to react. In 2017, she took social media revealing that she traded her golden locks to sport a shorter look.
Her timeline flooded suddenly with comments both opposing and in favor of her hairdo. “Women should not shave their heads,” many wrote, quoting 1 Corinthians 11:5-6. Others argued that the scripture doesn’t apply and defended Taya, saying ” Your hair in no way shape, or form defines you. What defines you is your heart for Jesus and mankind”
Taya went on to explain, “It wasn’t spiritual. When you bleach your hair and you don’t take care of it in the best way it can damage you. And I thought maybe I could just cut my hair.”
Taya Smith Net Worth
Smith has an estimated net worth of $12 Million. Her main source of income is her music and acting career.