Legendary gospel music singer Andrae Crouch was called home Thursday.
Crouch, 72, died Thursday after suffering a heart attack on Saturday. His family has been withholding his condition but earlier this week asked for God’s family to cover Andrae in prayer.
Crouch was a groundbreaking Christian artist. He helped pioneer the “Jesus Music” movement in the 1960s that launched contemporary Christian music. He wrote such classic gospel songs as “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power,” ”My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)” and “Soon and Very Soon.”
“We’ve lot a true pioneer and he will be missed,” Grammy-winning singer Jason Crabb told the Associated Press.
Crouch earned an Academy Award nomination for the soundtrack of the movie “The Color Purple” in 1985 and Disney’s “The Lion King” in 1994.
Crouch also overcame dyslexia. He would create songs by drawing pictures and creating the concepts from those images.
Lori received a wonderful gift for her 55th birthday as Grammy Award winning vocalist and reigning Dove Awards Artist of the Year, Jason Crabb, performed for almost three hours on Grace Street.
