George Beverly Shea (February 1, 1909 – April 16, 2013) was a Canadian-born American gospel singer and hymn composer. Shea was often described as "America's ...
George Beverly Shea
Canadian-American gospel singer
George Beverly Shea was a Canadian-born American gospel singer and hymn composer. Shea was often described as "America's beloved gospel singer" and was considered "the first international singing 'star' ... Wikipedia
Born: February 1, 1909, North Dundas, Canada
Died: April 16, 2013 (age 104 years), Montreat, NC
Spouse: Karlene Aceto (m. 1985–2013) and Erma Scharfe (m. 1934–1976)
Parents: Maude Mary Theodora Shea and Adam Joseph Shea
Children: Ronnie Shea and Elaine Shea
Songs
Wonder of It All
It Is No Secret
In the Garden
It Took A Miracle
How Great Thou Art
Then Jesus Came
The Old Rugged Cross
He Touched Me
The Beautiful Garden of Prayer
Bring Back the Springtime
Learning to Lean
God Is Still on the Throne
He Bought My Soul At Calvary
Lead Me Guide Me
People Need The Lord
O Holy Night
The Birthday of a King
Blue Galilee
The Longer I Serve Him
At Calvary
Holy, Holy, Holy
Amazing Grace
The Holy City
Did You Think to Pray?
I Will Sing The Wondrous Story
Wonderful Name, Jesus
Yes, There Is Comfort
Lord, I'm Coming Home
Sweet Peace, the Gift of God's Love
Jesus Whispers Peace
My God and I
Just As I Am
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First singing for Billy Graham in 1944, George Beverly Shea carried the Gospel in song to every continent and every state in the Union.
Through the years, Mr. Shea was one of the busiest men on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Team. Between Crusade, radio, and television dates in many countries, he ...
Apr 18, 2013 ˇ Mr. Shea, a Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, performed live for an estimated 200 million people on Billy Graham's evangelistic crusades.
Gospel vocalist George Beverly Shea spent most of his 45-year career closely associated with evangelist Billy Graham. His best-known song is "How Great Thou ...
Oct 20, 2023 ˇ George Beverly Shea passed away on April 16, 2013, at the age of 104. His tombstone, at The Billy Graham Library, is fittingly marked with Psalm ...
George Beverly Shea, 104, of Montreat, North Carolina, often called “America's beloved Gospel singer,” passed away Tuesday, April 16, after a brief illness.
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