George Beverly Shea profile - timeline view

Media coverage

Nov 1971 in People "George Beverly Shea", by Jesse Burt
Feb 1979 in Christian Herald "Bev Shea Passes A Milestone - On The Run", by Fred Bauer
Jul 1981 in Christian Herald "Gospel Music Branches Out", by Corinne Ipavich
1981 in New Christian Music "George Beverly Shea"
Nov 1985 in Christian Life "Soft Music from a Warm Heart", by Robert A. Walker
Mar 1986 in Christian Life "People & Events: Bev Shea Weds"
Feb 1989 in Religious Broadcasting "A Tribute to Bev Shea"
Dec 1997 in Church Musician Today "An Evening With George Beverly Shea", by Betty McLellan Jones
Dec 1997 in Christian Single "Up Close & Personal: George Beverly Shea", by Peg Roen
Jul 1999 in CCM "On The Beat: Crooning Crusader", by Mike Nappa

Albums & reviews:

1951: Inspirational Songs

Oct 1956 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce

1952: Sacred Songs Of George Beverly Shea

1952: Beautiful Garden Of Prayer

1953: Christmas Hymns [3149]

1954: An Evening Prayer

1955: Evening Vespers

May 1961 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams

1957: A Billy Graham Crusade In Song

Aug 1958 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara

1958: George Beverly Shea [RCA]

Nov 1958 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce
Jan 1960 in The Defender

1959: The Love Of God

Jun 1959 in The Defender
31 Jul 1959 in Sword of the Lord, by Bud Lyles
Aug 1959 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce
Nov 1959 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce

1959: Blessed Assurance

Jul 1960 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams

1959: How Long Has It Been? / I Heard God Today

1959: Christmas Hymns [2064]

Dec 1959 in The Defender
Dec 1960 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore

1960: George Beverly Shea [Camden]

Mar 1960 in The Defender
Jun 1960 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore
Jan 1961 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams

1960: The Holy Land

Dec 1960 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce
Jan 1961 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore
Mar 1961 in The Defender
Mar 1961 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara, Rachel Hartman
Jul 1961 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams

1960: The Billy Graham International Crusade Choirs

Aug 1960 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce
Aug 1960 in The Defender
Aug 1960 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore
Aug 1960 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara
Dec 1960 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams
Apr 1974 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1961: George Beverly Shea Sings Hymns That Have Lived 100 Years

Jan 1962 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams

1961: Crossroads Of Life

Jun 1961 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce
Jul 1961 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore
Sep 1961 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams

1961: Tenderly He Watches

Jun 1961 in The Defender
Jul 1961 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore
Jul 1962 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams

1961: In Times Like These: Songs That Lift The Heart with Donald Hustad, Tedd Smith

Aug 1962 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams

1962: The Lord Is My Shepherd

Jun 1963 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams

1962: A Man Named Moses

Dec 1962 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams

1963: George Beverly Shea Sings His Favorite Songs and Spirituals

Jul 1963 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams

1963: The Earth Is The Lord's (And The Fullness Thereof)

Jan 1964 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams
Mar 1964 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara, Rachel Hartman

1964: Christmas With George Beverly Shea

Dec 1966 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams
Dec 1967 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1964: Hark! The Herald Angels

Dec 1965 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1964: Hymns of Sunrise and Sunset

Aug 1964 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams
Sep 1964 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara, Rachel Hartman

1964: Southland Favorites with Anita Kerr Singers

Jul 1966 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1965: The Best Of George Beverly Shea

May 1965 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1965: Sings Billy Graham's Favorites

Nov 1965 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara, Rachel Hartman
Nov 1965 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1966: Southland Songs that Lift the Heart

Aug 1967 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1967: Ivory Palaces

1967: The Billy Graham London Crusade Choir with Cliff Barrows, Billy Graham

Jul 1967 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1967: Hold Out Your Hands in Prayer

1967: Surely Goodness And Mercy with The Blackwood Brothers

Jul 1968 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1967: Take My Hand

Apr 1968 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1968: Take My Hand Precious Lord

Aug 1969 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1968: Whispering Hope

May 1969 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1968: Be Still My Soul with Ralph Carmichael

Aug 1968 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1969: How Great Thou Art

1969: These Are the Things That Matter

Jul 1970 in Christian Herald, by Rachel Hartman

1969: I Believe

1969: Evening Prayer

Feb 1972 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1969: Then Sings My Soul with Ralph Carmichael

Oct 1969 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1970: There Is More To Life

Aug 1971 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1970: I Am Not Alone; God Is Ever Beside Me

May 1971 in The Link

1970: Hark! The Herald Angels [Collector's Edition]

1971: I'd Rather Have Jesus

Oct 1978 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1971: Amazing Grace

Nov 1971 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1972: The King Is Coming

1973: Ten Favorites From George Beverly Shea

Nov 1974 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1974: Close To Thee

May 1975 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1975: The Longer I Serve Him, Vol. 1

May 1976 in Christian Life, by Janice Gosnell Franzen
Jun 1976 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams

1976: Angels Shall Keep Thee

May 1977 in Christian Life, by Janice Gosnell Franzen
Jan 1978 in Eternity, by Dr. Richard J. Stainslaw

1978: The Old Rugged Cross

1979: Old Rugged Cross

Jul 1979 in Eternity, by Dr. Richard J. Stainslaw

1982: My Favorite Songs

Mar 1982 in Eternity, by Dr. Richard J. Stainslaw

1984: Precious Memories

1986: George Beverly Shea & Friends

Jul 1986 in MusicLine
Dec 1986 in Christian Herald, by Peter Gross

1987: Together Forever

May 1987 in Moody, by Steven F. Davis

1996: Moments Vol 1

Jun 1996 in Religious Broadcasting, by Darlene A. Peterson

1998: Tender Moments Vol. 1

May 1998 in CCM, by Phil Christensen

1998: Echoes of My Soul

Mar 1998 in New Man, by Robert Liparulo

2000: If That Isn't Love

2004: How Sweet The Sound

2017: George Beverly Shea

2021: There is More to Life

Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)}

Grammy Awards

1963 Grammy Awards
- Best Gospel or Other Religious Recording (Musical): The Earth Is The Lord's (And The Fullness Thereof)
1964 Grammy Awards
- Best Gospel or Other Religious Recording (Musical): Hymns of Sunrise and Sunset
1965 Grammy Awards
- Best Gospel or Other Religious Recording (Musical): Southland Favorites
1966 Grammy Awards
- Best Sacred Recording (Musical): Southland Songs that Lift the Heart
1967 Grammy Awards
- Best Sacred Performance: "Surely Goodness and Mercy"
1968 Grammy Awards
- Best Sacred Performance: Whispering Hope
1969 Grammy Awards
- Best Sacred Performance (Non-Classical): I Believe
1970 Grammy Awards
- Best Sacred Performance (Musical): There Is More To Life
1971 Grammy Awards
- Best Sacred Performance: Amazing Grace
1973 Grammy Awards
- Best Inspirational Performance: "There's Something About That Name"
1978 Grammy Awards
- Best Gospel Performance, Traditional: The Old Rugged Cross

Books about George Beverly Shea

"Gospel in the Mainstream After World War II: George Bevery Shea and Billy Graham" in The Sound of Light (Don Cusic, 1990).

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cmnexus.orgCMnexus → Profiles → S George Beverly Shea Media coverage Nov 1971 in People "George Beverly Shea", by Jesse Burt Feb 1979 in Christian Herald "Bev Shea Passes A Milestone - On The Run", by Fred Bauer Jul 1981 in Christian Herald "Gospel Music Branches Out", by Corinne Ipavich 1981 in New Christian Music "George Beverly Shea" Nov 1985 in Christian Life "Soft Music from a Warm Heart", by Robert A. Walker Mar 1986 in Christian Life "People & Events: Bev Shea Weds" Feb 1989 in Religious Broadcasting "A Tribute to Bev Shea" Dec 1997 in Church Musician Today "An Evening With George Beverly Shea", by Betty McLellan Jones Dec 1997 in Christian Single "Up Close & Personal: George Beverly Shea", by Peg Roen Jul 1999 in CCM "On The Beat: Crooning Crusader", by Mike Nappa Albums & reviews: 1951: Inspirational Songs Oct 1956 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce 1952: Sacred Songs Of George Beverly Shea 1952: Beautiful Garden Of Prayer 1953: Christmas Hymns [3149] 1954: An Evening Prayer 1955: Evening Vespers May 1961 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams 1957: A Billy Graham Crusade In Song Aug 1958 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara 1958: George Beverly Shea [RCA] Nov 1958 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce Jan 1960 in The Defender 1959: The Love Of God Jun 1959 in The Defender 31 Jul 1959 in Sword of the Lord, by Bud Lyles Aug 1959 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce Nov 1959 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce 1959: Blessed Assurance Jul 1960 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams 1959: How Long Has It Been? / I Heard God Today 1959: Christmas Hymns [2064] Dec 1959 in The Defender Dec 1960 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore 1960: George Beverly Shea [Camden] Mar 1960 in The Defender Jun 1960 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore Jan 1961 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams 1960: The Holy Land Dec 1960 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce Jan 1961 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore Mar 1961 in The Defender Mar 1961 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara, Rachel Hartman Jul 1961 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams 1960: The Billy Graham International Crusade Choirs Aug 1960 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce Aug 1960 in The Defender Aug 1960 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore Aug 1960 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara Dec 1960 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams Apr 1974 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1961: George Beverly Shea Sings Hymns That Have Lived 100 Years Jan 1962 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams 1961: Crossroads Of Life Jun 1961 in Moody Monthly, by Bill Pearce Jul 1961 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore Sep 1961 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams 1961: Tenderly He Watches Jun 1961 in The Defender Jul 1961 in Eternity, by Robert Elmore Jul 1962 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams 1961: In Times Like These: Songs That Lift The Heart with Donald Hustad, Tedd Smith Aug 1962 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams 1962: The Lord Is My Shepherd Jun 1963 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams 1962: A Man Named Moses Dec 1962 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams 1963: George Beverly Shea Sings His Favorite Songs and Spirituals Jul 1963 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams 1963: The Earth Is The Lord's (And The Fullness Thereof) Jan 1964 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams Mar 1964 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara, Rachel Hartman 1964: Christmas With George Beverly Shea Dec 1966 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams Dec 1967 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1964: Hark! The Herald Angels Dec 1965 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1964: Hymns of Sunrise and Sunset Aug 1964 in Radio, Television, and Hobbies, by Neville Williams Sep 1964 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara, Rachel Hartman 1964: Southland Favorites with Anita Kerr Singers Jul 1966 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1965: The Best Of George Beverly Shea May 1965 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1965: Sings Billy Graham's Favorites Nov 1965 in Christian Herald, by Geoffrey O'Hara, Rachel Hartman Nov 1965 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1966: Southland Songs that Lift the Heart Aug 1967 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1967: Ivory Palaces 1967: The Billy Graham London Crusade Choir with Cliff Barrows, Billy Graham Jul 1967 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1967: Hold Out Your Hands in Prayer 1967: Surely Goodness And Mercy with The Blackwood Brothers Jul 1968 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1967: Take My Hand Apr 1968 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1968: Take My Hand Precious Lord Aug 1969 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1968: Whispering Hope May 1969 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1968: Be Still My Soul with Ralph Carmichael Aug 1968 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1969: How Great Thou Art 1969: These Are the Things That Matter Jul 1970 in Christian Herald, by Rachel Hartman 1969: I Believe 1969: Evening Prayer Feb 1972 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1969: Then Sings My Soul with Ralph Carmichael Oct 1969 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1970: There Is More To Life Aug 1971 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1970: I Am Not Alone; God Is Ever Beside Me May 1971 in The Link 1970: Hark! The Herald Angels [Collector's Edition] 1971: I'd Rather Have Jesus Oct 1978 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1971: Amazing Grace Nov 1971 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1972: The King Is Coming 1973: Ten Favorites From George Beverly Shea Nov 1974 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1974: Close To Thee May 1975 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1975: The Longer I Serve Him, Vol. 1 May 1976 in Christian Life, by Janice Gosnell Franzen Jun 1976 in Electronics Australia, by Neville Williams 1976: Angels Shall Keep Thee May 1977 in Christian Life, by Janice Gosnell Franzen Jan 1978 in Eternity, by Dr. Richard J. Stainslaw 1978: The Old Rugged Cross 1979: Old Rugged Cross Jul 1979 in Eternity, by Dr. Richard J. Stainslaw 1982: My Favorite Songs Mar 1982 in Eternity, by Dr. Richard J. Stainslaw 1984: Precious Memories 1986: George Beverly Shea & Friends Jul 1986 in MusicLine Dec 1986 in Christian Herald, by Peter Gross 1987: Together Forever May 1987 in Moody, by Steven F. Davis 1996: Moments Vol 1 Jun 1996 in Religious Broadcasting, by Darlene A. Peterson 1998: Tender Moments Vol. 1 May 1998 in CCM, by Phil Christensen 1998: Echoes of My Soul Mar 1998 in New Man, by Robert Liparulo 2000: If That Isn't Love 2004: How Sweet The Sound 2017: George Beverly Shea 2021: There is More to Life Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)} Grammy Awards 1963 Grammy Awards Best Gospel or Other Religious Recording (Musical): The Earth Is The Lord's (And The Fullness Thereof) 1964 Grammy Awards Best Gospel or Other Religious Recording (Musical): Hymns of Sunrise and Sunset 1965 Grammy Awards Best Gospel or Other Religious Recording (Musical): Southland Favorites 1966 Grammy Awards Best Sacred Recording (Musical): Southland Songs that Lift the Heart 1967 Grammy Awards Best Sacred Performance: "Surely Goodness and Mercy" 1968 Grammy Awards Best Sacred Performance: Whispering Hope 1969 Grammy Awards Best Sacred Performance (Non-Classical): I Believe 1970 Grammy Awards Best Sacred Performance (Musical): There Is More To Life 1971 Grammy Awards Best Sacred Performance: Amazing Grace 1973 Grammy Awards Best Inspirational Performance: "There's Something About That Name" 1978 Grammy Awards Best Gospel Performance, Traditional: The Old Rugged Cross Books about George Beverly Shea "Gospel in the Mainstream After World War II: George Bevery Shea and Billy Graham" in The Sound of Light (Don Cusic, 1990).	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George Beverly Shea

Media coverage

Albums & reviews:

Award Summary (Nominations / Wins)

Books about George Beverly Shea

Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)}