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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Grateful
Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers Lyrics
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Lord I'm grateful
Grateful for the things You've done for me
Grateful
Lord I'm grateful
Grateful, Lord I gave my all to thee
Oh grateful
For everything You've done for me
You've done for me
Praise You
Lord I praise You
Praise You for the things You've done for me
Praise You
Lord I praise You
Praise You, I give my all to thee
Oh praise You
Lord I praise You
For everything You've done for me
You've done for me
Yes, yes, yes
Hallelujah, because I'm grateful
Hallelujah, because I'm grateful
I lift my hands and praise You, because I'm grateful
I lift my hands and praise You, because I'm grateful
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Because I'm grateful
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Because I'm grateful
Kurt Carr's song Grateful is a powerful message of appreciation to God. The artist expresses gratitude for everything that God has done for Him, and how His sacrifice made all the difference in His life. The song's opening verse sets the tone as the artist sings, "Lord I'm grateful, Grateful for the things You've done for me." The lyrics emphasize the depth of the artist's gratitude for the many blessings in his life. The chorus reinforces this message, as the artist sings, "Oh grateful, Lord I'm grateful. For everything You've done for me." The song closes with the powerful refrain, "Hallelujah, because I'm grateful. I lift my hands and praise You, because I'm grateful."
The message in the song Grateful is one of the reasons why it enjoys popular appeal among Christian and gospel music audiences. It reminds believers of the importance of acknowledging God's goodness in their lives and thanking Him for it. The powerful call-and-response structure of the song also adds to its appeal, as the artist leads his audience in an uplifting and joyful song of praise.
Line by Line Meaning
Grateful
Expressing gratitude to the Lord
Lord I'm grateful
Acknowledging the goodness of God
Grateful for the things You've done for me
Thankful for the Lord's kindness and blessings
Lord I gave my all to thee
Dedicated oneself to serving the Lord wholeheartedly
Praise You
Offering adoration and worship to God
Praise You for the things You've done for me
Grateful for God's acts of kindness and mercy
I give my all to thee
Committing oneself to the worship and service of God
Hallelujah, because I'm grateful
Rejoicing in the thankful heart for the blessings of God
I lift my hands and praise You, because I'm grateful
Showing an outward expression of gratefulness through lifted hands
Hallelujah, hallelujah Because I'm grateful
Continuously praising and thanking the Lord
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Kurt Carr
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Vanessa McGee - Smith
Yessss!!! Yesss!!! Yesss!!!
I Am Grateful!!! For Everything " YouveDone For Me!!!
Apostle Vanessa McGee-Smith Kearney...8/3/2019
Independent Candidate For President 2020
HALALUJAIH!!! HALALUJAIH!!!
With All I Know And Alll That I Am...And Strive To Be In " You Jesus"!!!
I AM SOO GRATEFUL...
My 5th And Last Baby Just Finished High School and On His Way With His Big Sister and Her Son...To See And live In Other Countries.
You Did That Lord!!! I'm Greatful!!!
According To Your Riches In Glory By Christ Jesus!!!
My Father Owns It ALLL!!!
Marla E. Hutchinson
Who is still listening in 2022, it is still blessing me and healing me. Hallelujah ty Jesus 👏🏽🙏🏽
Shardy Shard
Man this right here is that song!!! My church’s former youth and young adult choir used to rock this song all the time !! 🙌🏾 one of my favorite Kurt Carr songs.
Chantay Magee
I'm Nikki Potts big sister and I Grateful that GOD stop the enemy from taking her out before she was born.Im grateful that GOD touched Kurt and anointed him to write such songs that touch the soul and can help someone through.I Love you Kurt carr singers and pray that your music will live in the hearts of people.
Vanessa Epicharme
Kurt carr music and your sister in this song DO help a LOT and help A LOT of people in the whole world and through the years.. I live in France… this music connects me with what I need to be connected to… it lifts me up… it soothes me and cheers me up… it is the essence of what true and deep beauty is… and of what we all come from and need to reach each moment of our lives…. I’m a proud and honored member of a wonderful 100 people Gospel choir which often has the privilege to sing Kurt carr songs… singing them With all of our hearts and faith is just one of the biggest and deepest and more gorgeous things I have done in my life… we sang “for every mountain” and “holy holy holy” In front of 5000 people, we were all in tears, the public too even though a lot of them didn’t even understand the lyrics… I wish we’ll have the chance to sing this “grateful” song and so many others… how is Nikki ? Is she still singing her heart out ? Is she still part of Kurt carr singers ? She has such a wonderful talent.. !!
Positive Vibes
With the fruit of my lips Lord I give you the Glory!!!!
WC Hopkins
There is so much rich nuance and atmosphere in this song, it's beyond words. Although it's a product of its era, it's timeless because it is easy to sing along, it is a conduit for instant, intense, yet intimate worship. The chord progressions are deceptively simple (a lost art at this moment in time, 2021), and the blend of traditional and contemporary vocal, orchestral and harmonic elements is seamless. it's perfect. For Mr. Carr, these singers, these musicians and the technical production team who have given us this presentation - we are GRATEFUL!
David Clayton
I used to make my kids listen to this song when they acted ungrateful and entitled, primarily to teach them a lesson.
Now they are all grown up, this song ministers to ME in my soul and I sing it to myself!
Chanell Smith
Absolutely love this song and Nikki Potts 🤗
needyhwak
thank you now I can finally look her up I always wanted to know who she is, she's bad man
Curtis Jr
What’s incredibly sad is, there’s a whole buncha folks waking up and making it through everyday of their lives, but have absolutely no gratitude for it. Lord God, show Yourself Strong before these people so that they will finally see that it is YOU Who has made every second of their existence possible. 🙏🏾💖