Biography/Early years:
Kurt Carr was born in the early 1960s in Hartford, Connecticut, where he grew up in a family who believed in Jesus, but was not deeply involved in church. At the age of 13, Kurt found himself being increasingly drawn to the church. In his early teen years, he performed as an actor and dancer at the Hartford Stage Company in a Broadway musical called "On the Town," which was directed by the late Clay Johnson. He became an active member in his church's music department. At the age of 17, he realized that he was being called to do something even higher with his life. After high school, Kurt entered into the music program at the University of Connecticut, where he studied classical music and earned a Fine Arts degree. Carr is a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.
Music Career:
Kurt was Andrae Crouch's piano accompanist for Crouch’s music ministry for one year. After playing there for a year, Rev. James Cleveland hired Carr to be musical director and pianist for Rev. Cleveland’s ministry. He was employed there for seven years until Rev. Cleveland died. Eventually, Carr became director of the West Los Angeles Church of God in Christ Choir, where he had the opportunity to work with both Gospel and Secular musical artists, such as Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Yolanda Adams, and Kirk Franklin. In 1989 while in Los Angeles, Carr formed a six member vocal ensemble Gospel singers group, called The Kurt Carr Singers. The group has grown to seven members and now includes sopranos Yvette Williams, Nakitta Clegg-Foxx, and Michelle Prather, altos Timiney Figueroa-Caton, Vonnie Lopez, and Nikki Potts, and tenors Troy Bright and Brandon Winbush.
Carr’s music is an interesting blend of traditional Gospel composition and vocals, elements of R&B, jazz, soul, blues, and the distinct modern harmonies and singing styles found in Urban Contemporary Gospel. The Kurt Carr Singers under Kurt Carr’s direction and musical influence have created six albums. Kurt Carr has won four Stellar awards.
Discography:
1991: Together
1994: Serious About It
1997: No One Else
2000: Awesome Wonder
2005: One Church
2008: Just the Beginning
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For Every Mountain
Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers Lyrics
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So many wonderful blessings
And so many open doors
A brand new mercy
Along with each new day
That's why I praise You
And for this I give You praise
That's why I praise You
For sending me on my way
That's why I praise You
For letting me see the sunshine
Of a brand new day
A brand new mercy
Along with each new day
That's why I praise You and for this
I give You praise
You're Jehovah Jhireh
That's why I praise You
You've been my Provider
That's why I praise You
So many times YouÂ've met my need
So many times You rescued me
That's why I praise You
I want to thank You for the blessing
You give to me each day
That's why I praise You
For this I give You praise
For every mountain You brought me over
For every trial you've seen me through
For every blessing
Hallelujah, for this I give You praise
"For Every Mountain" is a gospel song by Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers. The song is a tribute to the Almighty and the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. The song starts with a powerful testimony of the singer, thanking God for the blessings He has given him, including the mornings, the new days, the sunshine, and the mercy. The singer goes on to say that he thanks God for being the provider of all his needs and for rescuing him many times. He also thanks God for the blessings He gives him each day. The chorus of the song is a powerful declaration of the singer's gratitude to God for bringing him over every mountain and seeing him through every trial.
The lyrics of "For Every Mountain" are a testimony of the singer's faith in God and his deep reverence for Him. The song is a reminder to listeners that every day is a blessing from God and that we should be thankful for the many blessings He has given us. The song's use of the metaphorical "mountain" represents life's struggles and difficulties, and the song is a celebration of God's ability to guide us through them with His grace and mercy.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got so much to thank God for
I am grateful for everything God has done for me
So many wonderful blessings
I have received many good things in life
And so many open doors
Many opportunities have come my way
A brand new mercy
I am thankful for the new beginnings and forgiveness that I receive
Along with each new day
Every day is a gift and a chance to start anew
That's why I praise You
I give thanks and honor to God
For waking me up this morning
I am grateful for another day of life
For sending me on my way
I am thankful for God guiding me on my path
For letting me see the sunshine
I am grateful for the beauty of nature and the world around me
You're Jehovah Jhireh
God is my provider
You've been my Provider
God has always provided for my needs
So many times You've met my need
God has helped me in so many ways
So many times You rescued me
God has saved me from difficult situations
I want to thank You for the blessing
I give thanks for the good things in my life
For every mountain You brought me over
God has helped me overcome challenges in my life
For every trial You've seen me through
God has helped me get through difficult times
For every blessing
I am grateful for all the good things in my life
Hallelujah, for this I give You praise
I give thanks and honor to God for all that He has done for me
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It's 2024 January and I still come back for this song. It brings me to tears everytime and I just start to pray in the spirit! Glory to God! This song is evergreen and powerful😢❤
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This dress is modest look at church singers in 2023 Boobs out, short, tight skirts showing everything on the platform. I miss these days. True anointing and purity