Andraé Edward Crouch is an American singer, songwriter, composer, record producer and pastor. Contemporary Protestant and Christian music experts known as "the father of modern gospel music", Crouch is known for his compositions "Blood Will Never Lose Its Power", "My Tribute" and "Soon. and Very Soon ". He has collaborated on some of his recordings with popular and beloved artists such as Stevie Wonder, El DeBarge, Philip Bailey, Chaka Khan and Sheila E., as well as the group Take 6, and more. Famous artists have covered his songs, including Bob Dylan, Barbara Mandrell, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley and Little Richard. During the 1980s and 1990s, he was known as a “follower” of superstars, who sought the sound of gospel choirs in their recordings; He has appeared on several records, including Michael Jackson's "Man In the Mirror", "Like a Prayer" and Madonna's "The Power", a duet between Elton John and Little Richard.
She wrote the song"Maybe God's Trying to Tell You Something" for the film The Color Purple.
