Clay Evans (pastor)
Clay Evans | |
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| Also known as | Rev. Clay Evans |
| Born | June 23, 1925 Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | November 27, 2019 (aged 94) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | gospel, black gospel, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Minister Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1950–2019 |
| Labels | Savoy, Jewel, Paula, Meek, Blackberry, Pro-Arte |
Clay Evans (June 23, 1925 – November 27, 2019) was an African American Baptist pastor, civil rights activist and singer-songwriter. He was the founder of the influential Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. He was famous for his gospel music.[1]
Evans released his first musical project in 1984, What He's Done For Me with Savoy Records. His latest album, It's Me Again, released in 2006 by Meek Records, failed to chart. He received a nomination for the Best Gospel Album at the 1997 Soul Train Music Awards.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ O'Donnell, Maureen. "Rev. Clay Evans, civil rights leader, evangelical broadcaster and gospel icon, dies at 94". Chicago Suntimes. Archived from the original on November 27, 2019. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
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