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Larnelle Harris
Musical artist

Larnelle Harris is a Gospel singer, songwriter and recording artist. During his 30-plus years of ministry, Harris has recorded 18 albums, won five Grammy Awards and 18 Dove Awards, and has had several number one songs on the Inspirational Music charts.

Biography

A native of Danville, Kentucky, Harris started playing the piano at the age of nine. His first formal vocal training came when he attended college at Western Kentucky University, from which he graduated in 1969. Harris later became a part of the popular gospel touring group "The Spurlows." He received notability for his solo work and his joining the Gaither Vocal Band from 1984 through 1987.

Television work

Harris has appeared live on television series such as, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, The 700 Club, several Billy Graham crusades, the Trinity Broadcasting Network. He has appeared on numerous Gaither Homecoming shows, and his own Christmas special. In his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, Harris has made many appearances on the WHAS Crusade for Children, a long-running local telethon benefitting children's charities.

Music

Of his many chart-topping songs, perhaps his best-known are his duets with Sandi Patty called, "More than Wonderful" and "I've Just Seen Jesus." His song, "Mighty Spirit" was featured in a 1993 television campaign for the Points of Light Foundation, headed by President George H. W. Bush; he performed the song for Bush and his wife Barbara at the White House.

Harris has received an honorary doctorate of music from Campbellsville University in central Kentucky. He was inducted into the Western Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 1993.

Personal life

Harris, his wife Cynthia, and children Lonnie and Teresa have lived in Louisville for more than three decades. Despite his schedule, Harris serves as a deacon in his home church, and previously served as its treasurer. Harris is well-known within the gospel music industry for his reluctance to schedule performances that take him away from his family for any length of time.

Discography

  • "Tell It to Jesus"
  • "More..."
  • "Free" (1978)
  • "Give Me More Love in My Heart" (1980)
  • "Touch Me Lord" (1982)
  • "I've Just Seen Jesus" (1985)
  • "Christmas-Larnelle" (1986)
  • "From a Servant's Hearts" (1987
  • "I Can Begin Again" (1989)
  • "Live with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir (1990)
  • "I Choose Joy (1992)
  • "Beyond All the Limits" (1994)
  • "Unbelievable Love" (1995)
  • "First Love" (1998)
  • "A Story To Tell" (2000)
  • "I Want To Be A Star" (2005)

References

  1. "SR 98: Resolution proclaiming Larnelle Harris Day" (DOC). Kentucky Senate. 1998. Retrieved 2006-12-18.
  2. "Gaither Vocal Band: Information and Much More from Answers.com". Answers.com. Harris joins Gaither Vocal Group (1984–1987) {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ "Larnelle Harris Biography". Christian Publicity Services. Harris' many television appearances {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  4. "THE PATH Christian Radio: CDR Radio Network". CDR Radio Network. HArris receives Honorary degree {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. Christianity Today. "Created to Shine". Christianity Today. Harris' personal life {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Text "Today's Christian" ignored (help)

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