Cleavant Derricks studied at Cadek Conservatory of Music in Chattanooga, A&I State University, and American Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville. At age 21, he directed a gospel choir of more than 100 voices at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. He counted among his friends many well-known musical artists, including Mahalia Jackson.
He wrote more than 300 songs and several song books. Among his more famous songs are the much-recorded and performed "Just a Little Talk with Jesus," "When God Dips His Love in My Heart," "We'll Soon Be Done with Troubles and Trials," and "When He Blessed My Soul." He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984.
In addition to his musical accomplishments, he was a pastor, church builder, choir director, and poet. He pastored churches throughout Tennessee (Dayton, Knoxville, and Jackson), and also in Beloit, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.
He is the father of twin actor sons: Cleavant Derricks, Jr., and Clinton Derricks-Carroll.
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Contributor: Terry G Temple (48628498) •
He wrote more than 300 songs and several song books. Among his more famous songs are the much-recorded and performed "Just a Little Talk with Jesus," "When God Dips His Love in My Heart," "We'll Soon Be Done with Troubles and Trials," and "When He Blessed My Soul." He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984.
In addition to his musical accomplishments, he was a pastor, church builder, choir director, and poet. He pastored churches throughout Tennessee (Dayton, Knoxville, and Jackson), and also in Beloit, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.
He is the father of twin actor sons: Cleavant Derricks, Jr., and Clinton Derricks-Carroll.
(Information from Wikipedia)
Contributor: Terry G Temple (48628498) •
Cleavant Derricks studied at Cadek Conservatory of Music in Chattanooga, A&I State University, and American Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville. At age 21, he directed a gospel choir of more than 100 voices at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. He counted among his friends many well-known musical artists, including Mahalia Jackson.
He wrote more than 300 songs and several song books. Among his more famous songs are the much-recorded and performed "Just a Little Talk with Jesus," "When God Dips His Love in My Heart," "We'll Soon Be Done with Troubles and Trials," and "When He Blessed My Soul." He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984.
In addition to his musical accomplishments, he was a pastor, church builder, choir director, and poet. He pastored churches throughout Tennessee (Dayton, Knoxville, and Jackson), and also in Beloit, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.
He is the father of twin actor sons: Cleavant Derricks, Jr., and Clinton Derricks-Carroll.
(Information from Wikipedia)
Contributor: Terry G Temple (48628498) •
He wrote more than 300 songs and several song books. Among his more famous songs are the much-recorded and performed "Just a Little Talk with Jesus," "When God Dips His Love in My Heart," "We'll Soon Be Done with Troubles and Trials," and "When He Blessed My Soul." He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984.
In addition to his musical accomplishments, he was a pastor, church builder, choir director, and poet. He pastored churches throughout Tennessee (Dayton, Knoxville, and Jackson), and also in Beloit, Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.
He is the father of twin actor sons: Cleavant Derricks, Jr., and Clinton Derricks-Carroll.
(Information from Wikipedia)
Contributor: Terry G Temple (48628498) •
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