Claire Cloninger

Claire Cloninger
Claire Cloninger
Born	August 12, 1942; Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	August 15, 2019 (aged 77); Fairhope, Alabama, U.S.
Occupation	Songwriter, author, speaker
Spouse(s)	Robert Cloninger
Children	2
Awards	6 GMA Dove Awards

Claire Cloninger (August 12, 1942 – August 15, 2019) was an American songwriter of contemporary Christian music, author and speaker.[1] She (co-)wrote hundreds of songs, including "You Gave Me Love When Nobody Gave Me A Prayer" with Archie Jordan for B. J. Thomas, "Friend of a Wounded Heart" for Wayne Watson (who was also a co-writer),[2] and songs for Sandi Patty and Paul Overstreet.[1] She authored 18 books,[2] including Making ‘I Do’ Last a Lifetime, Dear Abba: Finding the Father’s Heart Through Prayer, and Postcards for People Who Hurt.[1] She won six Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association.[2]

References

Specker, Lawrence (August 16, 2019). "Claire Cloninger, prolific Christian author and songwriter, dead at 77". Al.com. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
Bastien, Judy (March 6, 2009). "Gospel artist to visit Lafayette". The Daily Advertiser. Lafayette, Louisiana. p. 4. Retrieved August 18, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.

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[alcomobit-1] Specker, Lawrence (August 16, 2019). "Claire Cloninger, prolific Christian author and songwriter, dead at 77". Al.com. Retrieved August 18, 2019.

[dailyadvertiservisit-2] Bastien, Judy (March 6, 2009). "Gospel artist to visit Lafayette". The Daily Advertiser. Lafayette, Louisiana. p. 4. Retrieved August 18, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.