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			\| birth_name = Larnelle Steward Harris
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			\| instrument = Vocals, saxophone, drums
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			\| occupation = Singer
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			'''Larnelle Steward Harris''' (born July 6, 1947) is an American ] singer and songwriter. During his 40-plus years of ministry, Harris has recorded 18 albums, won five ]<ref name=Grammy>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/awards\|title=Awards Nominations & Winners\|date=April 30, 2017\|publisher=National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences}}</ref> and 11 ], and has had several number one songs on the inspirational music charts.

			==Early life==
	'''Larnelle Harris''' is a ] singer, songwiter and recording artist. During his 30-plus years of ministry, Harris has recorded 18 albums, won five ] and 18 ], and has had several recordings rise to #1 on Inspirational Music charts.
			A native of ],<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recarch/98rs/SR185/bill.doc \|format=DOC \|year=1998 \|access-date=December 18, 2006 \|title=SR 98: Resolution proclaiming Larnelle Harris Day \|publisher=]}}</ref> Harris started playing the drums at the age of nine. His first formal vocal training came when he attended college at ], from which he graduated in 1969. Harris then became a part of the popular gospel touring group The Spurrlows (beginning as drummer). He received notability for his solo work and as member of the ] from 1984 through 1987.

			==Music==
	A native of ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.lrc.ky.gov/recarch/98rs/SR185/bill.doc \|format=DOC \|year=1998 \|accessdate=2006-12-18 \|title=SR 98: Resolution proclaiming Larnelle Harris Day \|publisher=]}}</ref>, Harris started playing the piano by age 9. His first formal vocal training came when he attended college at ], from which he graduated in ]. He later became a part of the popular Gospel touring group "The Spurlows." He gained fame with both his solo work, and his work as part of the ], headed by Gospel musician and recording executive ].
			Perhaps Harris' best-known songs are his duets with ], "More than Wonderful" (1983) and "I've Just Seen Jesus" (1985). Others of his well received and popular songs are his self-penned "I Miss My Time With You" (1986) and "In It After All", written by Constant Change, a.k.a. Dawn Thomas,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://dawnthomas.cc/bio\|title=Dawn Thomas aka Constant Change Biography\|website=dawnthomas.cc}}</ref> on his album ''I Can Begin Again'' (1989), on Benson Records. The song was a No. 1 radio hit.{{citation needed\|date=October 2015}}

			Harris' song, "Mighty Spirit" was featured in a 1993 television campaign for the ], headed by President ]. He performed the song for Bush and his wife ] at the ].<ref name="urlLarnelle Harris Biography"/> His recording of "All Along the Way", co-written by ] and ], reached the No. 1 spot on the CCM Inspirational chart, and stayed for five weeks.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://timashley.tripod.com/Along_the_way.html\|title="All Along the Way" No. 1 Page \|publisher=DanSchafer.com\|access-date=February 5, 2012}}</ref> His 1995 album, ''Unbelievable Love'', received the 1996 ] as Inspirational Album of The Year.<ref name=Moore>Rick Moore, . '']'', January 3, 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2016.</ref>
	His many live and televised appearances include ''],'' ''],'' several ] crusades, the ], numerous ] shows, and his own Christmas special. In his hometown of ], Harris has made many appearances on the ], a long-running local telethon benefitting children's charities.

			Harris has received an honorary doctorate of music from ] in central Kentucky.{{citation needed\|date=October 2015}} He was inducted into the ] Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 1993.<ref name="urlTHE PATH Christian Radio: CDR Radio Network">{{cite web \|url=http://www.thepath.fm/music/centerstage.cfm?DisplayDate=07/01/2006 \|title=THE PATH Christian Radio: CDR Radio Network \|publisher=CDR Radio Network \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130213084031/http://www.thepath.fm/music/centerstage.cfm?DisplayDate=07/01/2006 \|archive-date=February 13, 2013 }}</ref>
	Of his many chart-topping songs, perhaps his best-known are his duets with ] called, "More than Wonderful" and "I've Just Seen Jesus." His song, "Mighty Spirit" was featured in a ] ] campaign for the ], headed by President ]; he performed the song for Bush and his wife ] at the ].

			==Television work==
	Harris has received an honorary doctorate of music from ] in central Kentucky. He was inducted into the ] Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 1993.
			Harris has appeared live on television series such as '']'', '']'', several ] crusades, and the ]. He has appeared on numerous '']'' shows, and his own Christmas special. In his hometown of ], Harris has made many appearances on the ], a long-running local telethon benefitting children's charities.<ref name="urlLarnelle Harris Biography">{{cite web \|url=http://christianpublicityservices.com/dramatic_rose/dramatic_rose/larnellebio.htm \|title=Larnelle Harris Biography \|publisher=Christian Publicity Services \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517072845/http://christianpublicityservices.com/dramatic_rose/dramatic_rose/larnellebio.htm \|archive-date=May 17, 2008 }}</ref>

			==Personal life==
	Harris, his wife Cynthia, and children Lonnie and Teresa have lived in Louisville for more than three decades. Despite his schedule, Harris serves as a deacon in his home church, and previously served as its treasurer. Harris is well-known within the Gospel music industry for his reluctance to schedule performances that take him away from his family for any length of time.
			Harris met his wife Cynthia (Mitzi) while both were students at ]. They have two children Lonnie (Larnelle Jr.) and Teresa. They have lived in Louisville for more than three decades. Despite his schedule, Harris serves as a deacon in his home church, and previously served as its treasurer. Harris is well known within the gospel music industry for his reluctance to schedule performances that take him away from his family for any length of time.<ref name="urlCreated to Shine \| Todays Christian">{{cite web \|url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2008/001/4.40.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116173216/http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2008/001/4.40.html \|archive-date=Jan 16, 2009 \|title=Created to Shine: Today's Christian \|publisher= Christianity Today}}</ref>

	==Discography==		==Discography==
			{{Div col}}
	*"Tell It to Jesus"

	*"More..."
			===With First Gear===
	*"Free" (1978)
			*1972: ''First Gear featuring Larnelle Harris'' (Myrrh 6505)
	*"Give Me More Love in My Heart" (1980)
			*1974: ''Caution!Steep Hill Use First Gear'' (Myrrh 6515)
	*"Touch Me Lord" (1982)

	*"I've Just Seen Jesus" (1985)
			===Solo===
	*"I Can Begin Again" (1989)
			*1975: Tell It To Jesus
	*"Live with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir (1990)
			*1977: ''Larnelle...More''
	*"I Choose Joy (1992)
			*1978: ''Free''
	*"Beyond All the Limits" (1994)
			*1980: ''Give Me More Love in My Heart''
	*"Unbelievable Love" (1995)
			*1982: ''Touch Me Lord''
	*"First Love" (1998)
			*1985: ''I've Just Seen Jesus''
	*"A Story To Tell" (2000)
			*1986: ''From a Servant's Heart''
	*"I Want To Be A Star" (2005)
			*1987: ''The Father Hath Provided''
			*1988: ''Larnelle...Christmas''
			*1989: ''I Can Begin Again''
			*1990: ''Larnelle Live...Psalms Hymns & Spiritual Songs'' (with the ])
			*1992: ''I Choose Joy''
			*1994: ''Beyond All the Limits''
			*1995: ''Unbelievable Love'' (], Inspirational Album of The Year)<ref name=Moore/>
			*1998: ''First Love''
			*2001: ''A Story to Tell''
			*2003: ''Pass the Love''
			*2005: ''I Want to Be a Star''
			*2017: ''Disturb Us, Lord''

			====Compilations====
			*1991: ''The Best of 10 Years'', Vol. 1&2
			*1986: ''The Best of Larnelle''

			===Appearances on other albums===
			*1991: ''Live with Friends'' The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir; "I Can Be Glad"
			*1992: ''Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration''
			*1993: ''The New Young Messiah''; "Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted", "Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs"
			*1994: '']: A Life That Shows''; "In a Way That Matters"
			*1994: ''Stories & Songs of Christmas''; "]"
			*1994: ''Saviour: The Story of God's Passion for His People'' (with ], ], ], ])
			*1995: ''Christmas Carols of the Young Messiah''; "Amen"
			*1995: ''Master Pieces – Classic Songs Made New''; "Just A Little Talk With Jesus"
			*1995: ''Hymns & Voices''; "]", "]"
			*1996: ''Emmanuel: A Musical Celebration of the Life of Christ''; "Rejoice Emmanuel"
			*1997: ''God With Us: A Celebration of Christmas Carols & Classics''; "]"
			*1998: ''] and Friends Live''; "Here and Now I Believe"
			*2000: ''Vestal & Friends, Vol. 2'' ]; "The Lamb Has Brought Us Home"
			{{Div col end}}

			==Video==
			{{Div col}}
			*1991: ''Larnelle Live: My Time With You'' (VHS)
			*1992: ''I Choose Joy'' (VHS)
			*1994: ''Sparrow TV Dinners'' (VHS) various artists; "Teach Me to Love", duet with Steve Green
			*2002: ''More Than the Music ...Live'' (VHS) various artists; "The Lord's Prayer"
			*2005: ''Timeless: Concert of Faith & Inspiration'' (various artists)
			*2013: ''Live in Nashville''

			===Gaither Homecoming performances===
			*1993: ''A Christmas Homecoming'' "Amen"
			*1996: ''Homecoming Texas Style'' "Amen"
			*1998: ''Down By The Tabernacle'' "I Go To The Rock"
			*1999: ''Kennedy Center Homecoming'' "]", "I've Just Seen Jesus" duet with ]
			*2002: ''God Bless America'' "Jesus Saves"
			*2002: ''Let Freedom Ring'' "More Than Wonderful" with Sandi Patty
			*2003: ''Going Home'' "Friends in High Places"
			*2004: ''Dottie Rambo with Homecoming Friends'' "I Go to the Rock"
			*2004: ''We Will Stand'' "Dream On"
			*2005: ''Israel Homecoming'' "Amen"
			*2005: ''Jerusalem Homecoming'' "I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked"
			*2009: ''Gaither Vocal Band Reunion'' Volume 1 "Your First Day in Heaven", "Can't Stop Talking About Him", "A Few Good Men"
			*2009: ''Gaither Vocal Band Reunion'' Volume 2 "Dream On", "Build An Ark", "The Love of God"
			*2011: ''Alaskan Homecoming'' "]", "]"
			*2011: ''Majesty'' "I've Just Seen Jesus" with Ladye Love Smith
			*2011: ''Tent Revival Homecoming'' "I Don't Want to Get Adjusted"
			*2011: ''The Old Rugged Cross'' "His Eye Is on the Sparrow"
			{{Div col end}}

			==Awards and honors==

			===Grammy Awards===
			Source:<ref name=Grammy/>
			*1983: Best Gospel Performance by Duo or Group for "More Than Wonderful" with Sandi Patty
			*1985: Best Gospel Performance by Duo or Group for "I've Just Seen Jesus" with Sandi Patty
			*1985: Best Solo Gospel Performance for "How Excellent Is Thy Name"
			*1987: Best Gospel Performance, Male for ''The Father Hath Provided''
			*1988: Best Gospel Performance, Male for ''Larnelle...Christmas''

			===GMA Dove Awards===
			*1981: Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year for ''Give Me More Love in My Heart''
			*1983: Male Vocalist of the Year
			*1983: Inspirational Album of the Year for ''Touch Me Lord''
			*1986: Inspirational Album of the Year for ''I've Just Seen Jesus''
			*1986: Male Vocalist of the Year
			*1988: Songwriter of the Year
			*1988: Male Vocalist of the Year
			*1992: Inspirational Album of the Year for ''Larnelle Live...Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs''
			*1993: Inspirational Album of the Year for ''Generation 2 Generation''
			*1996: Inspirational Album of the Year for ''Unbelievable Love''

			Inducted into the ] Foundation ] on October 29, 2007

			===Other honors===
			* Silver Bell Award for Distinguished Public Service presented by ]
			* '']'' Award for Contemporary Gospel Single of the Year for "I Can Begin Again"
			* ], Best Solo Performance by Male Contemporary for "The Father Hath Provided"
			* ] Fan Award for Favorite Black Artist
			* The Christian Music Hall of Fame (inducted in 2007)<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://gospelmusichalloffame.org/inductees/inductees-archive/\|title=Inductees Archive\|date=February 14, 2017}}</ref>
			* Western Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni – Inducted 1993<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://alumni.wku.edu/s/808/index.aspx?sid=808&gid=1&pgid=3490\|title=HODA – Past Inductees\|website=alumni.wku.edu}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==
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			==External links==
			* {{Official website\|http://www.larnelle.com}}
			* {{AllMusic\|class=artist\|id=mn0000779674}}
			* {{Discogs artist\|Larnelle Harris}}
			* {{IMDb name\|nm3504029}}
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Larnelle Harris
Larnelle Performing
Background information
Birth name	Larnelle Steward Harris
Born	(1947-07-06) July 6, 1947 (age 77) Danville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres	Gospel, contemporary Christian
Occupation	Singer
Instrument(s)	Vocals, saxophone, drums
Years active	1969–present

Website	larnelle.com

Musical artist

Larnelle Steward Harris (born July 6, 1947) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. During his 40-plus years of ministry, Harris has recorded 18 albums, won five Grammy Awards and 11 Dove Awards, and has had several number one songs on the inspirational music charts.

Early life

A native of Danville, Kentucky, Harris started playing the drums at the age of nine. His first formal vocal training came when he attended college at Western Kentucky University, from which he graduated in 1969. Harris then became a part of the popular gospel touring group The Spurrlows (beginning as drummer). He received notability for his solo work and as member of the Gaither Vocal Band from 1984 through 1987.

Music

Perhaps Harris' best-known songs are his duets with Sandi Patty, "More than Wonderful" (1983) and "I've Just Seen Jesus" (1985). Others of his well received and popular songs are his self-penned "I Miss My Time With You" (1986) and "In It After All", written by Constant Change, a.k.a. Dawn Thomas, on his album I Can Begin Again (1989), on Benson Records. The song was a No. 1 radio hit.

Harris' song, "Mighty Spirit" was featured in a 1993 television campaign for the Points of Light Foundation, headed by President George H. W. Bush. He performed the song for Bush and his wife Barbara at the White House. His recording of "All Along the Way", co-written by Greg Nelson and Dan Schafer, reached the No. 1 spot on the CCM Inspirational chart, and stayed for five weeks. His 1995 album, Unbelievable Love, received the 1996 Dove Award as Inspirational Album of The Year.

Harris has received an honorary doctorate of music from Campbellsville University in central Kentucky. He was inducted into the Western Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 1993.

Television work

Harris has appeared live on television series such as Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, The 700 Club, several Billy Graham crusades, and the Trinity Broadcasting Network. He has appeared on numerous Gaither Homecoming shows, and his own Christmas special. In his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, Harris has made many appearances on the WHAS Crusade for Children, a long-running local telethon benefitting children's charities.

Personal life

Harris met his wife Cynthia (Mitzi) while both were students at Western Kentucky University. They have two children Lonnie (Larnelle Jr.) and Teresa. They have lived in Louisville for more than three decades. Despite his schedule, Harris serves as a deacon in his home church, and previously served as its treasurer. Harris is well known within the gospel music industry for his reluctance to schedule performances that take him away from his family for any length of time.

Discography

With First Gear

1972: First Gear featuring Larnelle Harris (Myrrh 6505)
1974: Caution!Steep Hill Use First Gear (Myrrh 6515)

Solo

1975: Tell It To Jesus
1977: Larnelle...More
1978: Free
1980: Give Me More Love in My Heart
1982: Touch Me Lord
1985: I've Just Seen Jesus
1986: From a Servant's Heart
1987: The Father Hath Provided
1988: Larnelle...Christmas
1989: I Can Begin Again
1990: Larnelle Live...Psalms Hymns & Spiritual Songs (with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir)
1992: I Choose Joy
1994: Beyond All the Limits
1995: Unbelievable Love (Dove Award, Inspirational Album of The Year)
1998: First Love
2001: A Story to Tell
2003: Pass the Love
2005: I Want to Be a Star
2017: Disturb Us, Lord

Compilations

1991: The Best of 10 Years, Vol. 1&2
1986: The Best of Larnelle

Appearances on other albums

1991: Live with Friends The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir; "I Can Be Glad"
1992: Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration
1993: The New Young Messiah; "Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted", "Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs"
1994: Promise Keepers: A Life That Shows; "In a Way That Matters"
1994: Stories & Songs of Christmas; "Silent Night"
1994: Saviour: The Story of God's Passion for His People (with Steve Green, Twila Paris, Wayne Watson, Wintley Phipps)
1995: Christmas Carols of the Young Messiah; "Amen"
1995: Master Pieces – Classic Songs Made New; "Just A Little Talk With Jesus"
1995: Hymns & Voices; "It Is Well with My Soul", "The Lord's Prayer"
1996: Emmanuel: A Musical Celebration of the Life of Christ; "Rejoice Emmanuel"
1997: God With Us: A Celebration of Christmas Carols & Classics; "Go Tell It on the Mountain"
1998: Ralph Carmichael and Friends Live; "Here and Now I Believe"
2000: Vestal & Friends, Vol. 2 Vestal Goodman; "The Lamb Has Brought Us Home"

Video

1991: Larnelle Live: My Time With You (VHS)
1992: I Choose Joy (VHS)
1994: Sparrow TV Dinners (VHS) various artists; "Teach Me to Love", duet with Steve Green
2002: More Than the Music ...Live (VHS) various artists; "The Lord's Prayer"
2005: Timeless: Concert of Faith & Inspiration (various artists)
2013: Live in Nashville

Gaither Homecoming performances

1993: A Christmas Homecoming "Amen"
1996: Homecoming Texas Style "Amen"
1998: Down By The Tabernacle "I Go To The Rock"
1999: Kennedy Center Homecoming "America, the Beautiful", "I've Just Seen Jesus" duet with Sandi Patty
2002: God Bless America "Jesus Saves"
2002: Let Freedom Ring "More Than Wonderful" with Sandi Patty
2003: Going Home "Friends in High Places"
2004: Dottie Rambo with Homecoming Friends "I Go to the Rock"
2004: We Will Stand "Dream On"
2005: Israel Homecoming "Amen"
2005: Jerusalem Homecoming "I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked"
2009: Gaither Vocal Band Reunion Volume 1 "Your First Day in Heaven", "Can't Stop Talking About Him", "A Few Good Men"
2009: Gaither Vocal Band Reunion Volume 2 "Dream On", "Build An Ark", "The Love of God"
2011: Alaskan Homecoming "How Great Thou Art", "The Star-Spangled Banner"
2011: Majesty "I've Just Seen Jesus" with Ladye Love Smith
2011: Tent Revival Homecoming "I Don't Want to Get Adjusted"
2011: The Old Rugged Cross "His Eye Is on the Sparrow"

Awards and honors

Grammy Awards

Source:

1983: Best Gospel Performance by Duo or Group for "More Than Wonderful" with Sandi Patty
1985: Best Gospel Performance by Duo or Group for "I've Just Seen Jesus" with Sandi Patty
1985: Best Solo Gospel Performance for "How Excellent Is Thy Name"
1987: Best Gospel Performance, Male for The Father Hath Provided
1988: Best Gospel Performance, Male for Larnelle...Christmas

GMA Dove Awards

1981: Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year for Give Me More Love in My Heart
1983: Male Vocalist of the Year
1983: Inspirational Album of the Year for Touch Me Lord
1986: Inspirational Album of the Year for I've Just Seen Jesus
1986: Male Vocalist of the Year
1988: Songwriter of the Year
1988: Male Vocalist of the Year
1992: Inspirational Album of the Year for Larnelle Live...Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
1993: Inspirational Album of the Year for Generation 2 Generation
1996: Inspirational Album of the Year for Unbelievable Love

Inducted into the Gospel Music Association Foundation Hall of Fame on October 29, 2007

Other honors

Silver Bell Award for Distinguished Public Service presented by Ad Council
Cashbox Magazine Award for Contemporary Gospel Single of the Year for "I Can Begin Again"
Stellar Award, Best Solo Performance by Male Contemporary for "The Father Hath Provided"
Singing News Fan Award for Favorite Black Artist
The Christian Music Hall of Fame (inducted in 2007)
Western Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni – Inducted 1993

References

^ "Awards Nominations & Winners". National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. April 30, 2017.
"SR 98: Resolution proclaiming Larnelle Harris Day" (DOC). Kentucky Senate. 1998. Retrieved December 18, 2006.
"Dawn Thomas aka Constant Change Biography". dawnthomas.cc.
^ "Larnelle Harris Biography". Christian Publicity Services. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008.
""All Along the Way" No. 1 Page". DanSchafer.com. Retrieved February 5, 2012.
^ Rick Moore, Nashville Songwriter Series: Robert White Johnson. American Songwriter, January 3, 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2016.
"THE PATH Christian Radio: CDR Radio Network". CDR Radio Network. Archived from the original on February 13, 2013.
"Created to Shine: Today's Christian". Christianity Today. Archived from the original on January 16, 2009.
"Inductees Archive". February 14, 2017.
"HODA – Past Inductees". alumni.wku.edu.

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