George Beverly Shea
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About
Gospel singer and hymn composer who sang with Billy Graham for over sixty years.
Before Fame
He rededicated his life to Christ at the age of eighteen. He learned how to play violin from his father and piano and organ from his mother.
Trivia
He has been nominated for ten Grammy Awards.
Family Life
He was born the fourth of eight children to Rev. Adam J. Shea, a Wesleyan Methodist Church minister, and Maude Whitney Shea.
Associated With
Shea and Marvin Sapp have both been recognized for their gospel singing.
