American gospel singer and hymn composer born in Canada
George Beverly Shea
Born
(1909-02-01)February 1, 1909
Winchester, Ontario, Canada
Died
April 16, 2013(2013-04-16) (aged 104)
Montreat, North Carolina, U.S.
Resting place
Billy Graham Library
Nationality
Canadian, American[1]
Years active
1929–2013
Spouses
Erma L. Scharfe
(m. 1934; died 1976)
Karlene Aceto
(m. 1985–2013)
Children
2
George Beverly Shea (February 1, 1909 – April 16, 2013) was a Canadian-born American[1] gospel singer and hymn composer. Shea was often described as "America's beloved gospel singer"[2] and was considered "the first international singing 'star' of the gospel world," as a consequence of his solos at Billy Graham Crusades and his exposure on radio, records and television. Because of the large attendance at Graham's Crusades, it is estimated that Shea sang live before more people than anyone else in history.[3][4]
^ abDavis, Paul (15 April 2009). George Beverly Shea: Tell Me the Story (An Authorized Biography). Ambassador International. ISBN 978-1932307290.
^Michael Ireland, "America's 'Beloved Gospel Singer,' George Beverly Shea, to Celebrate 100th Birthday" ASSIST News Service (30 January 2009); "America?s ?Beloved Gospel Singer,? George Beverly Shea, to Celebrate 100th Birthday". Archived from the original on 2009-02-04. Retrieved 2009-02-03.. Retrieved 3 February 2009.
^Melvin L. Butler, "Globalization of Gospel," in Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music, ed. W. K. McNeil (Routledge, 2005):139.
^Don Cusic, The Sound of Light: A History of Gospel Music (Popular, 1990):182.
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