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Shea George BeverlyGeorge Beverly Shea George Beverly Shea American gospel singer and hymn composer born in Canada (1909-2013) George Beverly Shea (February 1, 1909 – April 16, 2013) was a Canadian-born American[1] gospel singer and hymn composer. Shea was often described as "America's beloved gospel singer"[2] and was considered "the first international singing 'star' of the gospel world," as a consequence of his solos at Billy Graham Crusades and his exposure on radio, records and television. Because of the large attendance at Graham's Crusades, it is estimated that Shea sang live before more people than anyone else in history.[3][4] Quick facts Born, Died ... George Beverly Shea Born (1909-02-01)February 1, 1909 Winchester, Ontario, Canada Died April 16, 2013(2013-04-16) (aged 104) Montreat, North… (Source: Wikipedia)
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