Andrae Crouch Biography

California born gospel music artist record producer, songwriter and pastor, Andraé Edward Crouch, was well known for his hit songs releases “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”, “My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)” and “Soon and Very Soon”.

Andrae Crouch Gospel Artist

Crouch honed his musical skills at a tender age due to his early exposure to the art of. He could play the piano as a kid during church services where his father served as a minister. His father encouraged him to perfect his skills and this saw him recording his first gospel song at the age of 14.

Crouch’s first musical endeavor was founded in 1960 as the Church of God in Christ the Singers. The band featured future recording artist and session musician Billy Preston on keyboards and was the first to record Crouch’s song “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power.” The popularity of the song increased after the initial recording of 1969, becoming a staple in churches and hymns all over the world.

Andrae Crouch and The Disciples

When attending Valley Junior College in San Fernando Valley to become an educator, he founded a gospel music group called “The Disciples” in 1965 with fellow musicians Perry Morgan, Reuben Fernandez and Bili Thedford.

The band became a regular draw at “Monday Night Sing” concerts held in Southern California by Audrey Mieir, Christian minister and music composer who often supported new Christian music groups. However it disbanded in 1979, subsequently crouch went on to pursue a solo career in music.

Andrae Crouch Age|Birthday

Singer Andrae Crouch was born on July 1, 1942, and died on January 8, 2015, at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in the presence of his twin sister, Sandra. He was 72 years of age at the time of death. Crouch’s death came as a result of a heart attack.

Andrae Crouch Family

Parents

Crouch ws born to parents to parents Benjamin and Catherine Crouch. His parents owned and operated Crouch Cleaners, a dry-cleaning business, as well as a restaurant business in Los Angeles, California. A side from running the family’s businesses, Crouch’s parents also had a Christian street-preaching ministry and a hospital and prison ministry.

Siblings

Crouch has a twin sister Sandra Crouch who is also a grammy award winning singer. She is also a drummer, perfomer and songwriter. Sandra loved her brother till his last days on earth.

Wife

Up to the time of his death, Crouch was un married since he was busy focussing on running Church of  God left under his leadership by his parents. There are also no records of him having had any children of his own.

Andrae Crouch Body Measurements

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• Hair Colour: Black
  
• Eye Colour: Black

Andrae Crouch Net Worth

During his lifetime, there is no doubt Crouch earned a good salary and was able to accumulate good net worth. However, his exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Andrae Crouch Health

Crouch endured a number of personal attacks from four different types of cancer that claimed the lives of his wife, uncle, and brother in 1993 and 1994. He has also been treated for complications from diabetes in his last few years of life.

Crouch was treated for pneumonia and congestive heart failure at the beginning of December 2014. As a result, his tour of December 2014 was postponed. He was hospitalized again on 3 January 2015 in Los Angeles as a result of a heart attack.

Andrae Crouch Producer

In the 1980s and 1990s, he became known as a “go – to” producer for superstars who were searching for a gospel choir sound in their songs, featuring on a variety of albums, including Michael Jackson’s “Man In the Mirror,” Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” and “The Strength,” a duet between Elton John and Little Richard.

Crouch later worked as a producer or arranger for Quincy Jones, Mika, Diana Ross, Elton John, Rick Astley (‘ Cry for Help ‘) and Prefab Sprout. Crouch also had a long relationship with the Oslo Gospel Choir, which he occasionally produced, arranged and performed with.

Crouch was known for his knack for integrating modern popular music styles into the gospel music he grew up with. His contributions in this field helped pave the way for early American contemporary Christian music in the 1960s and 1970s.

Andrae Crouch Drugs

Crouch was charged in Los Angeles on 12 November 1982 for possession of cocaine after being stopped for erratic driving. Sheriff’s deputies found a substance in the car that Crouch said was instant chicken soup dust.

After giving consent to the search, he was found to have a bottle of cocaine in his pocket. Crouch was arrested and released a few hours later on bail of $2,500, retaining the addiction of a friend who had lived in his apartment. The police refused to press charges against him.

Andrae Crouch Songs

• Bethlehem
  Bless His Holy Name (Psalm 1:03)
  Bless The Lord ( 2 )
  Christmas Medley
  Come Closer To Me
• Come Home
  Don’t Ever Leave Me
  Early In The Morning
  Everything Changed
  Get Right Church
• Give It All Back To Me
  God Still Loves Me
  He Brought Me This Far
  He Does All Things Well
  He Never Sleeps
• He Took My Sins Away
  He’s Everywhere
  He’s The Light (Of The World)
  Heartaches A
  Hold On To God’s Unchanging Hand
  Holy
• I Come That You Might Have Life
  I Didn’t Think It Could Be
  I Don’t Know Why
  I Don’t Know Why Jesus Loves

Andrae Crouch Awards And Achievements

Crouch’s legacy ranges from  Seven grammy awards  to humanitarian causes. He was undoubtebly a fine gospel artist as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments:

•  Crouch won seven Grammy Awards
• four GMA Dove Awards.
• He was also the recipient of ASCAP, Billboard, and NAACP Awards.
  In 2004, he became the only living Gospel artist – and just the third in history  to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
• Sandra and Andrae Crouch were granted an honorary “Artist-in-Residence” Award by the International Center of Worship for Global Day of Worship Regent University

Frequently Asked Questions About Andrae Crouch

Who is Crouch?

Andrae was one of America’s best known and best-loved gospel artists.

How old is Crouch?

Andrae died at the age of 72, he ha sbeen dead since 2o15 four years only ahave passed since his death.

How tall Was Crouch?

Not Known.

Was Andrae Crouch  married?

He was neither married nor dating.

How much is Crouch worth?

Not Known.

How much did Crouch make?

Not Known.

Where Is Crouch Buried?

Andrae is buried in Eternal Valley Memorial Park.

Is crouch dead or alive?

Crouch died on January 21st 2015. He died of a heart attack.

What happened to Crouch?

Andrae died of a heart attack in 2015.