Gary McSpadden | |
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Background information | |
Born | Mangum, Oklahoma, U.S. | January 26, 1943
Died | April 15, 2020 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. | (aged 77)
Genres | Christian, southern gospel, contemporary Christian |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer, pastor |
Years active | 1950s–2020 |
Formerly of | Bill Gaither Trio, Gaither Vocal Band, the Imperials, the Oak Ridge Boys |
Website | www |
Gary McSpadden (January 26, 1943 – April 15, 2020) was an American pastor, singer, songwriter, record producer, television host and motivational speaker. He had musical roots in quartet music and Southern gospel with The Statesmen, the Oak Ridge Boys, the Imperials, the Bill Gaither Trio, and The Gaither Vocal Band.[1] McSpadden's songs include "Jesus Lord To Me", "Hallelujah Praise The Lamb", and "No Other Name But Jesus". He has produced albums for numerous groups. In 1987, he co-hosted PTL Today after Jim Bakker resigned. McSpadden went on to produce television programs, including the "Jubilee" concert series filmed at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. He also produced and starred in several live music shows in the Branson area during the 1990s and 2000s.