Cinderella Children

One of the most renowned and widely respected pioneers of contemporary gospel music remains Andrae Crouch. By combining such classic gospel music elements as call-and-response and choir, along with pop songwriting techniques and production, Crouch's style has influenced countless other artists.

Crouch's career quickly began to soar, as he kept steadily issuing albums (including such standout releases as 1978's self-titled release, 1981's Don't Give Up, 1982's Live at Carnegie Hall, 1997's Pray, and 1998's Gift of Christmas), as well as penning such renowned gospel tunes as "My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)" and "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power." In addition, Crouch toured across the globe (including Europe, Africa, the Far East, and the U.S.); collaborated with such acclaimed pop artists as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, and Madonna; received a total of nine Grammy Awards and an Academy Award nomination; and provided film scores to such movies as The Lion King and Free Willy.

Crouch was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame in 1998.

2006 marks the 40th anniversary of the musical ministry of Andrae Crouch, a major milestone in a career that has redefined the impact of gospel music for all time. Over the course of those four history-making decades, Andrae has done more than any other artist in living memory to bring the power, majesty and pure elation of great gospel to hungry hearts around the world. Supremely talented, intensely dedicated and enormously influential, he has faithfully offered the timeless message of God's love to nations and generations with a freshness, originality and authenticity that have earned him a unique and enduring place in the annals of inspirational music.

www.andraecrouch.com

Andrae’s church site - www.newcmc.org