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I just want to praise God and honor one of his servants who passed away yesterday January 8, 2015). Andraé Crouch-born Andraé Edward Crouch. He was an American gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer and pastor. Referred to as the father of modern gospel music by contemporary Christian and gospel music professionals, Crouch was known for his compositions The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power, My Tribute (To God Be the Glory) and Soon and Very Soon. In secular music, he was known for his collaborative work during the 1980s with Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Quincy Jones as well as conducting choirs that sang on the Michael Jackson hit Man in the Mirror and Madonnas Like a Prayer.[1] Crouch was noted for his talent of incorporating contemporary secular music styles into the gospel music he grew up with. His efforts in this area were what helped in paving the way for early American contemporary Christian music during the 1960s and 1970s. Crouchs original music arrangements were heard in the films The Color Purple and Disneys The Lion King, as well as the NBC television series Amen. Awards received by him include seven Grammy Awards, being inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1998, and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.January 8, 2015) youtu.be/f1E_4ooa8bo
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 06:47:15 +0000

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