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			{{short description\|American gospel singer and pastor (born 1962)}}
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	\| ~~Name~~ = John P. Kee		\| name = John P. Kee
	\| ~~Img~~ =		\| image =
	\| ~~Img_capt~~ = John P. Kee		\| caption = John P. Kee
	\| ~~Background~~ = solo_singer		\| background = solo_singer
	\| ~~Birth_name~~ = John Prince Kee		\| birth_name = John Prince Kee
	\| ~~Alias~~ =		\| alias = "The Prince of Gospel Music"
	\| birth_place =		\| birth_place = ], US
	\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1962\|6\|4}}		\| birth_date = {{Birth date and age\|1962\|6\|4}}
	\| ~~Origin~~ = ], ~~], ]~~		\| origin = ], US
	\| ~~Instrument~~ = ], ], ], ]		\| genre = ], ]
	\| ~~Genre~~ = ], ]		\| occupations = Singer, songwriter, pastor
			\| years_active = 1986-present
	\| Occupation = ], ] ]
			\| label = ] <small>(1987–1993)</small><br/> ] <small>(1994–present)</small>
	\| Years_active =
			\| associated_acts = The New Life Community Choir<br>The Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]
	\| Label = ] <small>(1987-1993)</small><br/> ] <small>(1994-Present)</small>
			\| website =
	\| Associated_acts = The New Life Community Choir<br>The Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]<br>]
			\| current_members =
	\| URL =
	\| ~~Current_members~~ =		\| past_members =
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	}}		}}
	'''John P. Kee''' (born '''John Prince Kee''' on June 4, 1962) is an ] ] singer and ].

			'''John P. Kee''' (born '''John Prince Kee''' on June 4, 1962) is an American ] singer and pastor.
	==Early life==

			Kee has been active for more than 35 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel, and for having a soulful husky voice. Kee is also known as "The Prince of Gospel Music".<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://northcarolinamusichalloffame.org/inductee-item/john-p-kee/ \| title=John P. Kee }}</ref>
	John P. Kee was born the 15th of 16 children in ]. At an early age he began to develop his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the ] in ] and at 14, he and his brothers Wayne and Al moved to California where he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in ]. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as ] and ] and the Blackbyrds. After having a hard time adjusting in California, he left and moved to ] only to find himself living in a part of the city known for its violence and drug activities. After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicated his life back to God during a visitation to a ].

			In 2024, Kee fell seriously ill from an undisclosed illness that rendered him unavailable for a short period. <ref>{{Cite web \|last=Boyd \|first=Libra \|date=2024-01-30 \|title=Pastor John P. Kee takes break from pastoral duties after falling 'seriously ill' \|url=https://gospelmusicfever.com/2024/01/pastor-john-p-kee-takes-break-from-pastoral-duties-after-falling-seriously-ill.html \|access-date=2024-08-09 \|website=Gospel Music Fever \|language=en-US}}</ref>
	==Ministry==

			== Early life and education ==
	Kee says that it was during a trip to Michigan with his choir that he received a calling from God to be a preacher. Kee was in his mid-twenties when he became an ordained minister. In 1995, while ministering in Ohio, he received a prophetic vision and went forward with the building of a Fellowship Center in Charlotte which could minister to the people in the community. He officially founded the New Life Fellowship Center where he became and remains the senior pastor. The church is located in the same area where he had once led a life of crime and drugs.
			John P. Kee was born on June 4, 1962 in ]. At an early age he began developing his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the ] in ]. At age 14, he and his brothers, Wayne and Al, moved to California. There he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in ]. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as ], ] and the Blackbyrds.

			Due to having a hard time adjusting in California, he moved to ] (only to find himself living in a part of the city known for its violence and drug activities). After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicated his life back to God during a visitation to a ].<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/john-p-kee-mn0000230963/biography \| title=John P. Kee Biography, Songs, & Albums \| website=] }}</ref>
	==Musical career==

			== Music career ==
	In the mid-1980s, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC." Over time the choir grew in popularity and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also includes Kee's own children.
			In the mid-1980s, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC". Over time, the choir grew in popularity, and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also included Kee's own children.

	In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." ~~in order~~ to fellowship with various ministries, songwriters, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.		In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." to fellowship with various ministries, songwriters, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.

	~~Kee has been active for more than 20 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel and for having a soulful husky voice.~~ In 2007, Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame.<ref name="titleWelcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum.">{{cite web \|url=http://hallmuseum.com/induction.htm \|title=Welcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum. \|~~accessdate=2008-02~~-19 \|publisher= Christian Music Hall of Fame\|~~work~~=}}John P Kee inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame</ref>		In 2007, Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame.<ref name="titleWelcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum.">{{cite web\|url=http://hallmuseum.com/induction.htm \|title=Welcome to the Christian Music Hall of Fame and Museum. \|access-date=February 19, 2008 \|publisher=Christian Music Hall of Fame \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819062030/http://hallmuseum.com/induction.htm \|archive-date=August 19, 2009 }}John P Kee inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame</ref>

			== Discography ==
	Kee is also known as "The Prince of Gospel Music".
			<big>'''Solo albums'''</big>
			{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
			\|-
			! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"\| Title
			! rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"\| Details
			! scope="col" colspan="4"\| Peak chart positions
			\|- style="font-size:smaller;"
			! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="billboard 200">{{cite magazine\|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=John P. Kee\|chart=Billboard 200}}\|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200\|magazine=]}}</ref>
			! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="gospel">{{cite magazine\|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=John P. Kee\|chart=Gospel Albums}}\|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Gospel Albums\|magazine=]}}</ref>
			! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="heatseekers">{{cite magazine\|url={{BillboardURLbyName\|artist=John P. Kee\|chart=Heatseekers Albums}}\|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Heatseekers Albums\|magazine=]}}</ref>
			! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="R&B/HipHop">{{cite magazine\|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/304993/john-p-kee/chart?f=333\|title=John P. Kee Album & Song Chart History – Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Albums\|magazine=]}}</ref>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\|''Yes Lord''
			\|
			* Released: 1987
			* Label: ]
			* Format: ], Cassette, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Just Me This Time''
			\|
			* Released: August 30, 1990
			* Label: Tyscot
			* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
			\| —
			\| 12
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\|''Colorblind''
			\|
			* Released: April 26, 1994
			* Label: ]
			* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
			\| —
			\| 4
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''The Color of Music''
			\|
			* Released: August 10, 2004
			* Label: Verity
			* Format: CD, Digital
			\| —
			\| 3
			\| 37
			\| 56
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''The Legacy Project''
			\|
			* Released: January 18, 2011
			* Label: Verity
			* Format: CD, Digital
			\| 123
			\| 2
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Level Next''
			\|
			* Released: September 25, 2015
			* Label: Kee, Motown Gospel
			* Format: CD, Digital
			\| —
			\| 4
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''I Made It Out''
			\|
			* Releasing: September 13, 2019
			* Label: ]
			* Format: CD, Digital
			\|
			\|
			\|
			\|
			\|-
			<!--
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			-->
			\|-
			\| colspan="9" style="font-size:90%"\| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart
			\|}

			<big>'''With choir'''</big>
	==Personal life==
			{\| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
	In December 1995, he married Felice Sampson, and they are the parents of nine children. His son, Christopher Kee, was recently selected to join ]' live band as a drummer for his upcoming tour for the "Last Train to Paris".
			\|-
			! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"\| Title
			! rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"\| Details
			! scope="col" colspan="3"\| Peak chart positions
			\|- style="font-size:smaller;"
			! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="billboard 200"/>
			! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="gospel"/>
			! style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"\| ]<br /><ref name="heatseekers"/>
			\|-
			! scope="row"\|''Brethren in Unity''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: 1984
			* Label: Lipsong Music/Audio Concepts
			* Format: LP, Cassette, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\|''Wait on Him''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: 1989
			* Label: ]
			* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''There is Hope''<br /><small>(John P. Kee & Friends)</small>
			\|
			* Released: 1990
			* Label:
			* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
			\| —
			\| 11
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\|''Wash Me''<br /><small>(New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: May 7, 1991
			* Label: Jive
			* Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital
			\| —
			\| 2
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Never Shall Forget''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: 1991
			* Label: Jive
			* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''We Walk By Faith''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: 1992
			* Label: Verity
			* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\|''Lily in the Valley''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: 1993
			* Label:
			* Format: CD, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Show Up!'' <br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: January 24, 1995
			* Label: Jive
			* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
			\| 147
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Stand'' <br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: February 27, 1996
			* Label: Jive
			* Format: CD, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''A Special Christmas Gift''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: September 13, 1996
			* Label: Jive
			* Format: CD, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\|''Strength''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: October 28, 1997
			* Label: Verity
			* Format: CD, VHS, DVD, Cassette, Digital
			\| 107
			\| 2
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\|''Any Day''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: October 13, 1998
			* Label: ]
			* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Not Guilty: The Experience''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: October 13, 2000
			* Label: Verity
			* Format: CD, Cassette, VHS, DVD
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Mighty in the Spirit''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: October 5, 2001
			* Label: Verity
			* Format: CD, Cassette, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Blessed By Association''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: November 12, 2002
			* Label: Verity
			* Format: CD, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Live at the Fellowship''<br /><small>(Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: May 3, 2005
			* Label: Verity
			* Format: CD
			\| —
			\| 24
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\|''The Reunion''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: December 6, 2005
			* Label: Verity
			* Format: LP, Digital
			\| —
			\| 10
			\| 27
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Nothing But Worship''<br /><small>(The New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: September 4, 2007
			* Label: Verity
			* Format: CD, Digital
			\| —
			\| 3
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\|''Live in Miami''<br /><small>(feat. Victory in Praise Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: September 2, 2008
			* Label: Verity
			* Format: CD, Digital
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Life and Favor''<br /><small>(feat. New Life Community Choir)</small>
			\|
			* Released: August 28, 2012
			* Label: Kee Music Group
			* Format: CD, Digital, Stream
			\| 32
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			! scope="row"\| ''Life and Favor: Deluxe Edition''<br /><small>(Includes John P. Kee's Book "Life and Favor: The Manual")</small>
			\|
			* Released: 2013
			* Label: Kee Music Group
			* Format: CD/Book
			\| —
			\| —
			\| —
			\|-
			\| colspan="6" style="font-size:90%"\| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart
			\|}

			== Videography ==
	==Kee's Personal Discography==
			*"It Will Be Alright" – 1990 (VHS)
	{{Infobox Discography
			*"Wash Me" – 1991 (VHS)
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
			*"We Walk By Faith" – 1994 (VHS)
	\| Name = Yes Lord<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
			*"Show Up" – 1995 (VHS)
	\| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
			*"Stand" – 1996 (VHS)
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
			*"Strength" – 1998 (VHS)
	\| Released = 1987<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
			*"Not Guilty: The Experience" – 2001 (VHS/DVD)
	\| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
			*"Absolutely Live!" (compilation) – 2003 (DVD)
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Just Me This Time<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1990<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = <!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Colorblind<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1994<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = LP/CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = The Color of Music<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2004<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = The Legacy Project<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2011<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Level Next<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = <!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2015<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}

	==Kee's Choir Discography==
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Wait on Him<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1989<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = There is Hope<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1990<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Wash Me<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1991<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = LP<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Never Shall Forget<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1991<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Live<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = We Walk By Faith<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1992<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Lily in the Valley<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1993<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Live<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Show Up<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1995<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD/VHS<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Stand<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1996<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = A Special Christmas Gift<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1996<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Strength<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1997<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD/VHS<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Any Day<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 1998<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Not Guilty: The Experience<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2000<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD/VHS<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Mighty in the Spirit<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2001<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Blessed By Association<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2002<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Live<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Live at the Fellowship<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2005<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = The Reunion<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2005<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Nothing But Worship<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2007<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Live In Miami (featuring Victory In Praise Choir)<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring Victory in Praise Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2008<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Life and Favour<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = featuring New Life Community Choir<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2012<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}
	{{Infobox Discography
	\| Type = Studio<!-- "Studio/EP/Live/Compilation/...", see codes below -->
	\| Name = Life and Favour: Deluxe Edition<!-- "Name" or "]" (album or EP/single) -->
	\| Other info = Includes Pastor John P. Kee's New Book "Life and Favour: The Manuel"<!-- added between parentheses after Name (album or EP) -->
	\| from Album = <!-- ONLY FOR EP/SINGLE: added after Name -->
	\| Released = 2013<!-- "1992" or "11 February 1992 -->
	\| Format = CD/Book<!-- "LP/CD/..." -->
	\| Label = <!-- "Name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Writer = <!-- "Songwriter name" or "]" -->
	\| Producer = <!-- "Producer name" or "]", comma if many -->
	\| Director = <!-- "Director name" or "]" for music videos -->
	\| Chart position= <!-- "#1 U.S." or "#12 UK" or such -->
	\| Sales = <!-- "3 million sold as of 2005" or such -->
	\| Certification = <!-- "Gold" or such -->
	\| Tracks = <!-- " "One", "Two", "Three" ", etc. -->
	\| Bonus tracks = <!-- "Four" (Japan edition) -->
	\| Singles = <!-- " "Single", "Other Single" ", etc. -->
	}}

	==Videography==
	*We Walk By Faith (1994)
	*Show Up (1995)
	*Strength (1998)
	*Not Guilty: The Experience (2001)
	*Absolutely Live (2003)

	==External links==
	* - Official web site

	==References==		== References ==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}
	{{Black church}}		{{Black church}}
	{{Authority control}}		{{Authority control}}

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John P. Kee
Birth name	John Prince Kee
Also known as	"The Prince of Gospel Music"
Born	(1962-06-04) June 4, 1962 (age 62) Durham, North Carolina, US
Origin	Durham, North Carolina, US
Genres	Gospel, praise and worship
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, pastor
Years active	1986-present
Labels	Tyscot (1987–1993) Verity (1994–present)

Website	www.johnpkee.com

Musical artist

John P. Kee (born John Prince Kee on June 4, 1962) is an American gospel singer and pastor.

Kee has been active for more than 35 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel, and for having a soulful husky voice. Kee is also known as "The Prince of Gospel Music".

In 2024, Kee fell seriously ill from an undisclosed illness that rendered him unavailable for a short period.

Early life and education

John P. Kee was born on June 4, 1962 in Durham, North Carolina. At an early age he began developing his musical talent both instrumentally and vocally. He attended the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. At age 14, he and his brothers, Wayne and Al, moved to California. There he began attending the Yuba College Conservatory School of Music in Marysville, California. During this time, he began playing with various groups such as Cameo, Donald Byrd and the Blackbyrds.

Due to having a hard time adjusting in California, he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina (only to find himself living in a part of the city known for its violence and drug activities). After watching one of his friends being murdered in a drug deal gone bad, he rededicated his life back to God during a visitation to a revival meeting.

Music career

In the mid-1980s, Kee formed a community choir in Charlotte known as the New Life Community Choir or "NLCC". Over time, the choir grew in popularity, and has continued to travel throughout the area. The choir also included Kee's own children.

In 1990, Kee founded the Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir, or "V.I.P." to fellowship with various ministries, songwriters, musicians and choir directors from all over the country.

In 2007, Kee was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame.

Discography

Solo albums

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
Title	Details	US	US Gospel	US Heat	US R&B/HH
Yes Lord	Released: 1987 Label: Tyscot Format: LP, Cassette, Digital	—	—	—	—
Just Me This Time	Released: August 30, 1990 Label: Tyscot Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital	—	12	—	—
Colorblind	Released: April 26, 1994 Label: Verity Format: CD, Cassette, Digital	—	4	—	—
The Color of Music	Released: August 10, 2004 Label: Verity Format: CD, Digital	—	3	37	56
The Legacy Project	Released: January 18, 2011 Label: Verity Format: CD, Digital	123	2	—	—
Level Next	Released: September 25, 2015 Label: Kee, Motown Gospel Format: CD, Digital	—	4	—	—
I Made It Out	Releasing: September 13, 2019 Label: eOne Entertainment Format: CD, Digital
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

With choir

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
Title	Details	US	US Gospel	US Heat
Brethren in Unity (The New Life Community Choir)	Released: 1984 Label: Lipsong Music/Audio Concepts Format: LP, Cassette, Digital	—	—	—
Wait on Him (The New Life Community Choir)	Released: 1989 Label: Jive Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital	—	—	—
There is Hope (John P. Kee & Friends)	Released: 1990 Label: Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital	—	11	—
Wash Me (New Life Community Choir)	Released: May 7, 1991 Label: Jive Format: CD, LP, Cassette, Digital	—	2	—
Never Shall Forget (Victory in Praise Choir)	Released: 1991 Label: Jive Format: CD, Cassette, Digital	—	—	—
We Walk By Faith (feat. New Life Community Choir)	Released: 1992 Label: Verity Format: CD, Cassette, Digital	—	—	—
Lily in the Valley (Victory in Praise Choir)	Released: 1993 Label: Format: CD, Digital	—	—	—
Show Up! (The New Life Community Choir)	Released: January 24, 1995 Label: Jive Format: CD, Cassette, Digital	147	—	—
Stand (Victory in Praise Choir)	Released: February 27, 1996 Label: Jive Format: CD, Digital	—	—	—
A Special Christmas Gift (feat. New Life Community Choir)	Released: September 13, 1996 Label: Jive Format: CD, Digital	—	—	—
Strength (The New Life Community Choir)	Released: October 28, 1997 Label: Verity Format: CD, VHS, DVD, Cassette, Digital	107	2	—
Any Day (Victory in Praise Choir)	Released: October 13, 1998 Label: Verity Format: CD, Cassette, Digital	—	—	—
Not Guilty: The Experience (feat. New Life Community Choir)	Released: October 13, 2000 Label: Verity Format: CD, Cassette, VHS, DVD	—	—	—
Mighty in the Spirit (Victory in Praise Choir)	Released: October 5, 2001 Label: Verity Format: CD, Cassette, Digital	—	—	—
Blessed By Association (feat. New Life Community Choir)	Released: November 12, 2002 Label: Verity Format: CD, Digital	—	—	—
Live at the Fellowship (Victory in Praise Choir)	Released: May 3, 2005 Label: Verity Format: CD	—	24	—
The Reunion (The New Life Community Choir)	Released: December 6, 2005 Label: Verity Format: LP, Digital	—	10	27
Nothing But Worship (The New Life Community Choir)	Released: September 4, 2007 Label: Verity Format: CD, Digital	—	3	—
Live in Miami (feat. Victory in Praise Choir)	Released: September 2, 2008 Label: Verity Format: CD, Digital	—	—	—
Life and Favor (feat. New Life Community Choir)	Released: August 28, 2012 Label: Kee Music Group Format: CD, Digital, Stream	32	—	—
Life and Favor: Deluxe Edition (Includes John P. Kee's Book "Life and Favor: The Manual")	Released: 2013 Label: Kee Music Group Format: CD/Book	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Videography

"It Will Be Alright" – 1990 (VHS)
"Wash Me" – 1991 (VHS)
"We Walk By Faith" – 1994 (VHS)
"Show Up" – 1995 (VHS)
"Stand" – 1996 (VHS)
"Strength" – 1998 (VHS)
"Not Guilty: The Experience" – 2001 (VHS/DVD)
"Absolutely Live!" (compilation) – 2003 (DVD)

References

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"John P. Kee Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
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U.S. Black church denominations and leaders

General themes

Methodist

African Methodist Episcopal Church	John Adams Sr. Richard Allen Sarah Allen Benjamin W. Arnett George Lincoln Blackwell Morris Brown Jamal Harrison Bryant John Richard Bryant Richard H. Cain Archibald Carey Jr. Daniel Coker James H. Cone James Levert Davis Jordan Winston Early Orishatukeh Faduma Floyd Flake Carolyn Tyler Guidry Sarah E. Gorham William H. Heard Reginald Jackson Henrietta Phelps Jeffries Absalom Jones Ben Kinchlow Vashti Murphy McKenzie Biddy Mason Lena Doolin Mason Robert Meacham Lyman S. Parks Daniel Payne Charles H. Pearce Clementa C. Pinckney William Paul Quinn Reverdy Cassius Ransom Richard Henry Singleton Charles Spencer Smith Theophilus Gould Steward Henry McNeal Turner William Tecumseh Vernon D. Ormonde Walker Lewis Woodson
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church	William H. Day Julia A. J. Foote James Walker Hood Thomas James Singleton T. Jones John Kinard Jermain Wesley Loguen John E. Price William Henry Singleton John Bryan Small Mary J. Small Jeffery Tribble James Varick Alexander Walters
A.U.M.P. Church	Peter Spencer
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church	William Yancy Bell William H. Miles

Baptist

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church	Vernon Johns Martin Luther King Jr.
First African Baptist Church (Richmond, Virginia)	Lucy Goode Brooks
First African Baptist Church (Savannah, Georgia)	David George
Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship	Paul S. Morton
Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention	Clinton Caldwell Boone Lott Cary
National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.	Stewart Cleveland Cureton Joseph H. Jackson T. J. Jemison Willie James Jennings Henry Lyons Benjamin Mays W. J. Simmons
National Baptist Convention of America, Inc.	R. H. Boyd
National Missionary Baptist Convention of America	S. M. Lockridge
Progressive National Baptist Convention	Ralph Abernathy William Augustus Jones Jr. Martin Luther King Jr. Gardner C. Taylor
United American Free Will Baptist Church	Benjamin Randall

Pentecostal

Catholic

Other

African Orthodox Church (George Alexander McGuire)
Church of Christ (Holiness) U.S.A. (Charles Price Jones)
Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America
City of Refuge UCC (Yvette Flunder)
Global United Fellowship (Neil Ellis)
Imani Temple African-American Catholic Congregation (George Augustus Stallings Jr.)
Interdenominational Theological Center
Israelite School of Universal Practical Knowledge
Love Center Church (Walter Hawkins)
Original Church of God or Sanctified Church
Spencer Churches (Peter Spencer)
Trinity United Church of Christ (Otis Moss III)
United House of Prayer for All People (Marcelino Manuel da Graça
Walter McCollough
Samuel C. Madison
C.M. Bailey)
Union of Charismatic Orthodox Churches (Emilio Alvarez)

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