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Black History Month: Andraé Crouch

Andraé Crouch, pastor, performer, composer, and church musician extraordinaire, has been an important presence in contemporary and gospel music for 50 years and a contributor to United Methodist songbooks for 30 years.

Crouch and his twin sister Sandra were born July 1, 1942, in Los Angeles, where his father was founding pastor of Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ. Andraé grew up in the church, where he sang and played -- even before age ten. In 1965 he founded his music group, The Disciples. They were frequent singers in Southern California services and concerts, including Audrey Meier's ("His Name Is Wonderful") Monday Night Sing concerts.

Meier was an early fan and promoter of Crouch, his music, and The Disciples. She introduced him to Tim Spencer of Manna Music, publisher of his first song, "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," which he had written at age fifteen. Spencer, in turn, introduced Crouch to Ralph Carmichael of Light Records, which recorded his first album, Take the Message Everywhere, released in 1969. In 1972 he appeared on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show; and by 1985, The Disciples had appeared at the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, and had toured 68 countries.

As an established and important composer and performer, Crouch has helped launch the careers of some of today's major artists: Walter Hawkins, Jessy Dixon, Bebe and CeCe Winans, the Clark Sisters, Wintley Phipps, Anointed and Israel Houghton. In 2004, Crouch was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one of only three gospel musicians so honored. Following his father's death, today Crouch is senior pastor of Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ in Pacoima, California, the church founded by his parents and the church of his youth.

Andraé Crouch has recorded seven albums with The Disciples, twelve solo albums; and he has produced and arranged music for Michael Jackson, Madonna, Quincy Jones, Mika, Diana Ross, Elton John, Rick Astley, and Prefab Sprout. Among his awards are eight Grammy Awards, four Dove Awards, and ASCAP, Billboard, and NAACP awards. He is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Andraé Crouch's songs in our hymnals and songbooks:

The United Methodist Hymnal

  • 99, "My Tribute"
  • 507, "Through It All"
  • 706, "Soon and Very Soon"

Come, Let Us Worship (Korean-English Bilingual UM Hymnal)

  • 279, "Through It All"
  • 85, "Soon and Very Soon"

The Faith We Sing

  • 2015, "Bless His Holy Name"

Zion Still Sings

  • 9, "Bless the Lord"
  • 136, "Soon and Very Soon"
  • 204, "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power"

Songs of Zion

  • 184, "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power"
  • 198, "Soon and Very Soon"

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