Andrae Crouch Dies at 72

Gospel music legend Andrae Crouch has died on Thursday at 4:40 pm PST on January 8, 2015.  He was at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in the Los Angeles area.  Andraé, 72, was hospitalized on January 3rd.

Andraé's family requests privacy at this time. All media requests should be directed to Brian Mayes at Nashville Publicity Group, [email protected] or 615-771-2040. All other requests can be directed to Demetrus Alexander at [email protected].

Andraé's accolades include 7 Grammy Awards, 6 GMA Dove Awards, an Academy Award nomination for "The Color Purple," induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His songs have been recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Paul Simon, and he has worked as a producer and arranger with many of music's top artists, including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Elton John and many others. Andraé can also be heard on Michael Jackson's hit singles "Man in the Mirror," "Keep the Faith," "Will You Be There" and "Earth Song." 

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