Although Music Legend and Gospel Pioneer Andrae Crouch has passed on to glory, his legacy will never be forgotten.
After the news of his death, many singers, entertainers and performers used social media to show love and pay their respects to the iconic, Multiple Grammy award-winning, Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Recipient.
Below you will see what a few people had to say about Crouch’s legacy and the influence he had on their lives:
His simplicity was his genius to me.. RIP Andrae Crouch. Such a legend!! ?????? http://t.co/sVlZ1eUf9P
— PJ MORTON (@PJMORTON) January 9, 2015
Andrae’ Crouch did what every songwriter hopes to do..he wrote songs that would live forever. His memory is in the melody!! Respect..honor! — Anthony Brown (@AJBlive) January 9, 2015
Mr. Andrae Crouch Thank you for so much….well done.??Prayers to your amazing family and friends. http://t.co/2ceAaF9lMR
— ledisi (@ledisi) January 9, 2015
My heart is saddened by the sudden passing of Gospel Legend and icon Andrae Crouch. I was so blessed… http://t.co/KYG1NystfZ — James Fortune (@MrJamesFortune) January 9, 2015
So saddened to hear of the loss of Pastor Andrae Crouch! His ministry and his music are timeless. Our… http://t.co/QgFPj10fCC
— JJ Hairston (@JJ_Hairston) January 9, 2015
Very few artists have come and COMPLETELY changed the game, but Andrae Crouch was certainly one.
— Ricky Dillard (@rickydillard) January 9, 2015
My friend! The Greatest songwriter of all time! My inspiration! Andrae Crouch! http://t.co/nB9Av9vkzu #AndraeCrouch
— Kurt Carr (@TheKurtCarr) January 9, 2015
We lost a game changer 2day. Every Christian on earth knows an Andrae Crouch song. Every songwriter wishes 4 a quarter of that impact. #RIH
— Jonathan McReynolds (@jonmcreynolds) January 9, 2015
Today is another sad day especially in the gospel community! The loss of Andrae Crouch!! This man was… http://t.co/dFOzPZ60xt
— Isaac Carree (@isaaccarree) January 9, 2015
The Legacy….The original Psalmist..Andre @andraecrouch You’re FOREVER LOVED.
— Byron Cage (@RealByronCage) January 9, 2015