FILE - In this Sept. 1, 1996 file photo, Grammy winning gospel singer Andrae Crouch sings during service at the Christ Memorial church in Pacoima, Calif. Crouch, a legendary gospel performer, ...

Andraé Crouch, a gospel musician who bridged the worlds of church and mainstream music for more than 50 years, died Thursday afternoon. The 72-year-old singer, songwriter and choir director had been ...

GRAPEVINE - As Andrae Crouch remembers it, the crowd was roaring — until they actually saw the band. Enthusiasm waned because many in the 1970s audience were startled to see something they apparently ...

The late gospel musician Andráe Crouch, the creator of such iconic songs as “My Tribute,” “Soon and Very Soon” and “Jesus Is the Answer,” will receive a tribute of his own this week as this year’s ...

Grammy and Stellar Award-winning Myron Butler. *“It’s necessary to honor legends of Gospel music you grew up listening to,” said multi-Grammy Award-winning Myron Butler about the June 26, 2020 release ...

*He is now with the Lord. Gospel legend Andraé Crouch’s life was celebrated over two days. Thousands from all over the world paid their respects on January 20 and 21st at West Angeles Church of God In ...

If there is a Mount Rushmore of gospel music legacy, Andraé Crouch is on it. He is the “father” of contemporary/modern gospel music and widely credited with creating the “praise and worship” genre. Dr ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andrae Crouch, a legendary gospel performer, songwriter and choir director whose work graced songs by Michael Jackson and Madonna and movies such as "The Lion King," has died. He ...