Larnelle Harris Biography
Larnelle Harris is a gospel musician and singer from the United States. He has as well made live appearances on television shows such as Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, The 700 Club, and several Billy Graham crusades.
Larnelle Harris Age
Larnelle is 75 years old as of July 2022. He was born Larnelle Steward Harris on 6 July 1947 in Danville, Kentucky, United States.
Where did Larnelle Harris go to College?- Education
Harris was a student at Western Kentucky University, where he graduated in 1969, he received his first formal vocal instruction. Harris later became a member of the well-known gospel touring group The Spurrlows. He was well-known for his solo work as well as his time as a member of the Gaither Vocal Band from 1984 to 1987.
Larnelle Harris’s Wife
While attending Western Kentucky University, Harris met his wife Cynthia (Mitzi). Their two children are Teresa and Lonnie (Larnelle Jr.). They have lived in Louisville for over 30 years.
Larnelle Harris Career
The most well-known songs Harris co-wrote with Sandi Patty are “More Than Wonderful” (1983) and “I’ve Just Seen Jesus” (1985). Other songs by him that are well-liked and well-known include “I Miss My Time With You” (1986), which he wrote himself, and “In It After All,” which was written by Constant Change, a.k.a. Dawn Thomas, and appeared on his album I Can Begin Again (1989), released by Benson Records. The song reached number one on the radio. Harris’s song “Mighty Spirit” was featured in a television commercial for the Points of Light Foundation, which was led by President George H. W. Bush in 1993. He sang the song for Bush and Barbara at the White House. “All Along the Way,” by Greg Nelson and Dan Schafer
An honorary doctorate in music has been awarded to Harris by Campbellsville University in central Kentucky. In 1993, he received an honorary admission into the Western Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni. Harris has made live appearances on a number of Billy Graham crusades, The 700 Club, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, and Trinity Broadcasting Network. He has made multiple appearances on Gaither Homecoming programs as well as his own Christmas special. Harris has frequently appeared on the WHAS Crusade for Children in Louisville, Kentucky, a long-running local telethon that benefits children’s charities.
Larnelle Harris’s Net Worth
Larnelle has an estimated net worth of $3 Million.
Larnelle Harris Songs
- 1975: Tell It To Jesus
- 1977: Larnelle…More
- 1978: Free
- 1980: Give Me More Love in My Heart
- 1982: Touch Me Lord
- 1985: I’ve Just Seen Jesus
- 1986: From a Servant’s Heart
- 1987: The Father Hath Provided
- 1988: Larnelle…Christmas
- 1989: I Can Begin Again
- 1990: Larnelle Live…Psalms Hymns & Spiritual Songs