The following was sent by a friend who just received it by
email from Sandra Crouch, Andrae's sister. I've condensed it a little
because of the length. Andrae' has come a long ways since the 60's when
he was on our Teen Challenge staff in Los Angeles for nearly 4 years as
the Director of Music Ministries. His first LP album was the Addict's
Choir produced on Word label. Andrae's group "The Disciples"
was formed during those years and often sang with the Choir. They were
also part of our team of 17 that initially went to Hawaii in the Fall
of 1969 for a month of ministry throughout the land of Aloha. This
helped lay the groundwork for us to return 6 months later with another
team to officially launch Hawaii Teen Challenge -- and another exciting
chapter of our lives that lasted 9 years.
With our Love & Prayers, Don & Patti
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GOSPEL
ARTIST ANDRAE' CROUCH TO BE HONORED WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD
WALK OF FAME
CROUCH
IS THE THIRD GOSPEL SINGER TO BE PLACED ON FAMOUS WALKWAY
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - Eight-time Grammy-winning contemporary gospel singer
Andrae' Crouch will be honored with the 2,256th star on the Hollywood
Walk of Fame. The star will be unveiled on Friday, June 4, at 10:30
a.m. at 6520 Hollywood Boulevard. Johnny Grant, honorary mayor of
Hollywood and chairman of the Walk of Fame Committee, will preside over
the event and Leron Gubler, president/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce, will speak on behalf of the organization.
A native of Los Angeles, Andrae' Crouch began his musical career in his
father's church playing the piano and writing music at the age of nine
with no formal musical training. He is without question one of the most
vital and influential artists in contemporary music today. His artistry
has touched, and changed, millions of lives around the world. An
international music star of legendary stature, he transcends color,
class and creed with a vibrant message of hope, faith and joyous
celebration.
There has always been a great deal of anticipation and unpredictability
surrounding the gospel legend and now Pastor of the New Christ Memorial
Church of God in Christ located in Pacoima, just outside of Los
Angeles, California. For more than three decades he has forged a
multi-faceted career as world-class recording artist, songwriter,
arranger and producer. He has worked with a cavalcade of superstars,
including, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Elton John, Rick Ashley, and
Vanessa Williams. In addition he has launched the careers of dozens of
artists, including Tremaine Hawkins and The Winans. Through the years
Crouch's energies were devoted to live performing, often accompanied by
his renowned singers and band members. He has performed in 73 countries
and consistently sells out concert halls throughout Europe, America and
the Far East. His music has been translated into 21 languages, and from
Finland to Barbados, Andrae'
Crouch's reputation as a live performer is matched by his standing as a
producer, writer and arranger. . . . . .
Andrae' Crouch was at the pinnacle of an extraordinary career when he
was faced with a choice that would change, once and for all, the
direction of his life. The death of his mother, followed in quick
succession by the passing of his father and brother, placed the future
of the New Christ Memorial Church, built by the Crouch family over
forty years ago, on the shoulders of the younger son, Andrae'. The
decision to answer the call to ministry was made all the more difficult
in the light of the extraordinary professional accomplishments Andrae'
Crouch had made in recent years. His 1994 Qwest Records release, Mercy,
had landed the artist his seventh Grammy award, this time for Best Pop
Contemporary Gospel Album. . . . Some of Crouch's most notable songs
include: Just Like He Said He Would, You Can Depend On Me, Perfect
Peace, This is Another Day, My Tribute and many others. . . . .
Now, while actively fulfilling the role of pastor, including everything
from preaching Sunday services to counseling, and community outreach,
Crouch is
nearing completion on his first inspirational/choir CD of his career.
The album entitled, "Mighty Wind," will include special guest
appearances by Marvin Winans and Fred Hammond among others and is
expected to be released some time in the fall or winter of this year.
The two other Gospel performers that have Walk of Fame stars are
Mahalia Jackson (6840 Hollywood Blvd.) and James Cleveland (6742
Hollywood Blvd.).
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