Shaped Notes: How Ordinary People with Extraordinary Gifts Influenced My Life and Career - Softcover

Harris, Larnelle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1683505271 ISBN 13: 9781683505273

Publisher: Morgan James Faith, 2018

Synopsis

Larnelle Harris is one of the most renowned Christian vocalists of our generation. Aside from his numerous accolades in the recording industry, Larnelle has been a stalwart figure of integrity, choosing to always put his marriage and children above his career. In his first memoir, Larnelle honestly shares some of the most difficult moments of his life – from losing his voice for a year to being attacked for his color. And he humbly credits the people who shaped his life and career early on, offering timeless insights into how God can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

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About the Author

Larnelle Harris is a world-renowned vocalist who is admired by peers and fans alike for his majestic tenor voice. He is the only person in history to be a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Amateur Radio Hall of Fame and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. Larnelle has garnered numerous accolades for his music, including five Grammy Awards, eleven Dove Awards (three of which were for Male Vocalist of the Year), and a Stellar Award, among other honors. He is one of a handful of celebrities to receive the Ad Council's Silver Bell Award for Distinguished Public Service in recognition of his song "Mighty Spirit" as the theme music for the longest-running Public Service Announcement in television history. Larnelle was honored by his home state of Kentucky with the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts, making him the first Christian artist to receive the honor. He has garnered nineteen #1 radio singles and countless top 10 hits. Songs such as "How Excellent Is Thy Name," "I Miss My Time With You," "I've Just Seen Jesus," and his signature song, "Amen," are now considered modern classics. Larnelle resides in Louisville, Kentucky.

Review

"I'm a fan of Larnelle's exquisite voice. This book, he has written about his life, is captivating and remarkable, and I thank him for sharing his story." -- Barbara Mandrell, Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee, 3-time Entertainer of the Year

"We throw around words like 'integrity,' 'the real deal,' 'what you see is what you get,' and 'family values.' Use all of those, and throw in 'a world class talent' and you have Larnelle Harris. What an artist! What a genuine spirit! What a class act!" -- Bill Gaither, ASCAP Songwriter of the Century, Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductee

"Larnelle Harris has inspired people around the world with his unique singing gift. But wait until you read about the surprising journey that God took him on. Your own life will be touched by his story!" -- Pastor Jim Cymbala, Brooklyn Tabernacle, Brooklyn, New York

He has humbly lived a life of integrity and used his gifts to advance the glory and goodness and worship of God to the benefit of His people. He has truly lived a life worth living." -- Dr. Tony Evans, President, The Urban Alternative and Senior Pastor, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

Edition details

• Publisher: Morgan James Faith
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1683505271
• ISBN 13: 9781683505273
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 142