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Born December 5, 1931; Died February 9, 1991. Reverend James Cleveland was an American gospel singer, musician, arranger, composer, and choir leader. Known as the King of Gospel music, Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, soul, pop, and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs. Throughout his career, Cleveland appeared on hundreds of recordings and earned 4 Grammy Awards. He was the first gospel musician to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984. For his trailblazing accomplishments, he is regarded by many to be one of the greatest gospel singers that ever lived. He is best known for his gospel classics, "Lord, Help Me To Hold Out," "Peace Be Still," "I Don't Feel No Ways Tired", “Where Is Your Faith," "The Love Of God," and "God Has Smiled On Me.”

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Rev. James Cleveland has released 7+ albums. Some of their notable releases include James Cleveland We Remember Him, A Tribute To The King, James Cleveland Sings With The World's Greatest Choirs . Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Rev. James Cleveland's most popular tracks include Peace Be Still, God Has Smiled On Me, Yes I Can, Lord Help Me to Hold Out, Get Right Church. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

Born December 5, 1931; Died February 9, 1991. Reverend James Cleveland was an American gospel singer, musician, arranger, composer, and choir leader. Known as the King of Gospel music, Cleveland was a... Read the full biography on this page.

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