Calvin Hunt (singer)

Calvin Hunt (1957 – December 26, 2009) was an American Christian singer.

Calvin Hunt
Background information
BornJuly 1, 1957
Queens, New York City, US
OriginQueens, New York City
DiedDecember 26, 2009(2009-12-26) (aged 52)
GenresContemporary Christian, gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar
Associated actsChrist Tabernacle Choir
Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers

Background

When Hunt's group fell through he continued writing and singing for friends and family, doing block parties, etc. Hunt later became addicted to crack cocaine. Eventually, with the prayer of his wife and children and his Church, The Brooklyn Tabernacle, Hunt rehabilitated and became a full-time minister. Hunt sang with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and the Brooklyn Tabernacle Singers, with whom he won a Grammy and a Dove Award.[1]

Hunt Recorded 4 of 5 Albums 1 unreleased. Released Albums years 1998 – 2007.[2]

Hunt was also diagnosed with lung cancer but he continued to perform. His 2008 album, Bridges, was nominated for a Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year, with the song "Come On" being nominated for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year.[3]

Hunt had been battling cancer and died from cardiac arrest on December 26, 2009 in Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York.[4]

Discography

Calvin Hunt Story :When You Just Can't Stop

  • Not I But Christ (1998)
  • Mercy Saw Me (2001)
  • Power in the Name of the Lord (2001)
  • Bridges (2007)

References
  1. Calvin Hunt: New York gospel man, a child of mercy on Cross Rhythms (May 17, 2004)
  2. Calvin Hunt has been promoted Archived July 8, 2011, at the Wayback Machine on Damaris Carbaugh Official Website; R. Carbaugh (December 26, 2009)
  3. Nominations Announced for 39th GMA Dove Awards on CBN.com
  4. Gospel artist Calvin Hunt passes away on BeliefNet.com (January 2, 2010)
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