The McCrary Sisters explained

The McCrary Sisters
Origin:Nashville, Tennessee
Genre:Gospel, Blues, Christian R&B, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel
Years Active:–present
Label:McC
Current Members:Ann McCrary
Regina McCrary
Alfreda McCrary
Past Members:Deborah McCrary (deceased)

The McCrary Sisters are an American gospel music quartet from Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2010 by sisters Ann McCrary, Deborah McCrary, Regina McCrary, and Alfreda McCrary. They have released four studio albums and one live album: Our Journey (2010), All the Way (2013), Let's Go (2015), Live (2017) and A Very McCrary Christmas (2019).

Background

The McCrary Sisters are the daughters of a former Baptist preacher, Reverend Samuel H. "Sam" McCrary (1913-1991), who was a founding member of The Fairfield Four.[1] [2] The four members are Ann McCrary, Deborah McCrary, Regina McCrary, and Alfreda McCrary. Ann McCrary is a former session musician for many gospel music artists, and Regina toured with Bob Dylan from 1979 until 1985; Ann and Regina were also members of The Baptist, Catholic and Methodist Choir. Alfreda is married to Reverend Narcisco Lee, pastor of Old Happy Day Church, while Deborah was employed as a nurse.[3] [4] [5] [6]

Music history

Their first recording, Our Journey, was released on October 26, 2010, from McC Records.[7] [8] Their subsequent studio album, All the Way, was released on March 25, 2013, through McC Records.[6] They released Let's Go, on March 9, 2015, with McC Records.[9] [10] The group are part of the "house band" at the Americana Music Honors & Awards and provided backing vocals for the song "Choctaw County Affair" on Carrie Underwood's 2015 album, Storyteller, "Do Right By Me" on Margo Price's 2017 album All American Made and "All of the Women" on Allison Russell's 2021 album, Outside Child.

On June 1, 2022, it was announced that Deborah had died.[11] In August 2022, they released the single “Shake It Off” which includes vocals by Deborah.[12]

Members

Discography

Studio albums
Live albums

External links

Notes and References

  1. Juli. Thanki. Fairfield Four, McCrary Sisters uphold gospel tradition . . February 19, 2016 . April 4, 2015 .
  2. Web site: Alicia. Hadley. Sisters With Voices: Meet Gospel Sensations, The McCrary's . . February 19, 2016 . April 19, 2015 .
  3. Tony. Cummings. The McCrary Sisters: Dr Watts hymns, Bob Dylan and a gospel heritage . . February 19, 2016 . April 29, 2015 .
  4. Lins. Honeyman. The McCrary Sisters: The gospel singing favourites of pop and rock royalty . . February 19, 2016 . September 9, 2015 .
  5. Jewly. Hight. The McCrary Sisters traveled quite a journey to become their own genre-bridging gospel supergroup . . February 19, 2016 . December 8, 2011 .
  6. Jewly. Hight. Going All The Way: A Q&A With The McCrary Sisters . . February 19, 2016 . July 29, 2013 .
  7. Steve. Pick. McCrary Sisters – Our Journey . . February 19, 2016 . December 1, 2011 .
  8. Jaime. O'Neill. McCrary Sisters – Our Journey Review . . February 19, 2016 . November 17, 2011 .
  9. Robin. Denselow. The McCrary Sisters: Let's Go review – the footstomping new wave of US gospel . . February 19, 2016 . March 5, 2015 .
  10. Barbara. Schultz. The McCrary Sisters: Let's Go . . February 19, 2016 . May 7, 2015 .
  11. Web site: Country Music Mourns Loss of Deborah McCrary of The McCrary Sisters. 3 June 2022. Savingcountrymusic.com. 3 June 2022.
  12. Web site: Holthouse . Jerry . 2022-08-01 . LISTEN: McCrary Sisters' "Shake It Off," . 2023-09-30 . Nashville.com . en-US.
  13. Beverly Ann McCrary : Credits . . February 19, 2016 .
  14. Book: Carpenter, Bil. Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia. Hal Leonard Corporation. February 19, 2015. 2005. 286–7 . 9780879308414 . registration. Ann McCrary Uncloudy Days..
  15. Web site: Songwriter/Composer: PERSON DEBORAH DIANNE . Broadcast Music, Inc.. February 19, 2016.
  16. mccrarysisters. mccrary sisters. 611234036900478976. 17 June 2015. Today is Deborah's Birthday!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
  17. News: Murphy . Cindy . Gospel singer Deborah McCrary of The McCrary Sisters, passes away at 67 . 3 June 2022 . WZTV . 2 June 2022 . en.
  18. News: U.S. Public Records Index. 2009 . Family Search . 802053044 .
  19. Web site: Songwriter/Composer: MC CRARY REGINA AVONETTE . Broadcast Music, Inc.. February 19, 2016.
  20. mccrarysisters. mccrary sisters. 601819367349719041. 22 May 2015. Today is Regina's Birthday, and she is kicking it up!. February 19, 2016.
  21. Web site: Regina Mccrary in Nashville, TN . Intelius.com . February 19, 2016.
  22. Web site: Songwriter/Composer: MCCRARY LEE ALFREDA . Broadcast Music, Inc.. February 19, 2016.
  23. mccrarysisters. mccrary sisters. 582041080566255617. 29 March 2015. Say Happy Birthday to our baby sis #alfredamccrary. February 19, 2016.
  24. Web site: Alfreda Mccrary in Nashville, TN . Intelius.com . February 19, 2016.

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