Contemporary gospel music pioneer Andrae Crouch dead at 72

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(RNS) Andrae Crouch, a Grammy-winning gospel composer and singer whose music remains a staple in many church hymnals, died January 8. He was 72 and had been ill for many years.

Among his most well-known compositions is “My Tribute,” whose chorus begins “To God be the glory.” Others include “Take Me Back,” “Soon and Very Soon,” “Jesus Is the Answer,” and “Through It All.”