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Lecresia Campbell was a classically trained American gospel music singer, worship leader, recording artist, and actor. She was primarily known for her powerhouse soprano vocals, wide vocal range, and her use of the whistle register in live and recorded performances.
Early life and education
[edit]Campbell was born in Chicago, Illinois. She began singing in church as a child and later attended Tougaloo College, a historically Black college in Mississippi, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Voice.[1]
Career
[edit]Campbell gained national attention performing as lead vocalist on “Perfect Praise (How Excellent)” with Walt Whitman & the Soul Children of Chicago.[2] She also became known as a featured soloist with the Mississippi Mass Choir and Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers.[3]
She recorded two independent solo albums, Draw Me Near (1986) and Even Me (1998). Draw Me Near entered the Billboard charts for Top Spiritual Albums at number 30 in December 1986 and remained on the chart for 13 weeks.[4]
A HiFi Magazine profile described her as a “rousing soprano powerhouse” who received a Stellar Awards nomination and performed with choirs such as Youthful Praise and Chicago Mass Choir, praising her “in-the-moment ad-libs” and operatic skill.[5] A 2016 tribute on Music Movies Thoughts reflected on her roles in gospel musicals, collaborations with Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Donnie McClurkin, and Mary Mary, and highlighted her performance in David E. Talbert’s *His Woman, His Wife*.[6]
In addition to her music career, Campbell appeared as an actress in theatrical productions, including a 2012 Las Vegas staging of *The Color Purple* presented by Broadway in the Hood.[7] She also acted in video productions including *His Woman, His Wife* (2000) and *Mr. Right Now!* (1999).[8]
She continued to tour nationally, leading worship and performing in conferences and church events throughout the United States.[2]
Death
[edit]Campbell suffered a stroke in 2016 and experienced health complications afterward. She died on September 29, 2016, at the age of 53.[9] Her death was widely reported in the gospel music community.
Legacy
[edit]Campbell is remembered for her powerful and distinctive voice, her wide vocal range, and her use of whistle tones, which became a hallmark of her performances.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lecresia Campbell". Kennedy Center. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ a b c "Gospel Vocalist Lecresia Campbell Passes Away". Journal of Gospel Music. 29 September 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Birmingham gospel favorite Lecresia Campbell passes away". MyBirminghamGospel.com. 30 September 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ "Top Spiritual Albums". Billboard. 27 December 1986. p. RA1–PA70. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
- ^ "A Look at the Underrated Career of Gospel Singer Lecresia Campbell". HiFi Magazine. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Remembering a Gospel Great: Lecresia Campbell". Music Movies Thoughts. 1 October 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Bubba Knight and Lecrecsia Campbell Join THE COLOR PURPLE". BroadwayWorld. 22 August 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Lecresia Campbell – IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
- ^ "Lecresia Campbell Obituary". Legacy.com. Retrieved 30 June 2025.