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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Peace And Favor Rest On Us
Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers Lyrics
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Glory to God in the highest
The favor of God is among us
Glory to God today
With our best praise
Our highest
Glory to God in the highest
The favor of God is among us
Glory to God today
With our best praise
Our highest
Peace and favor rest upon us
Peace and favor rest upon us
Peace and favor rest up on us
Glory to God
We Give Glory to God
We give Glory to God today
With our best praise
Our highest
Everybody get up
Everybody get up
Lift the Savior up
Lift the Savior up
We give glory to God today
With our best praise
Peace and favor rest on us
Peace and favor rest on us
Peace and favor rest on us
Glory to God, Glory to God
Glory to God
We give glory to God
We give Glory to God
Peace and favor rest on us
The song "Peace And Favor Rest On Us" by Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers is a gospel song that expresses gratitude towards God for the peace and favor he has bestowed on them. The lyrics emphasize the glory of God present among them and the ultimate sincerity with which they offer their praises to Him. They sing multiple times, "Glory to God in the highest," recognizing the highest position of God and bringing honor to Him through their praises. The repeated line, "The favor of God is among us" reflects the belief that the favor of God is present in their lives, giving them comfort and joy.
The chorus of the song repeats the line, "Peace and favor rest upon us," which summarizes the message of the song. The singers express the belief that God's peace and favor are upon them, leading them to celebrate with praises and encouraging others to join them in lifting up the Savior. Overall, the lyrics speak of the deep faith of the singers in God's goodness and their desire to express their gratitude through their music.
Line by Line Meaning
Glory to God in the highest
Honoring and praising God, recognizing His supreme greatness
The favor of God is among us
God's blessings and grace are present and available to us
Glory to God today
Continuing to honor and praise God in the present moment
With our best praise
Expressing our gratitude and devotion to God to the best of our ability
Our highest
Reaching the highest level of intensity and sincerity in our praise
Peace and favor rest upon us
Experiencing a sense of tranquility and blessings in our lives
Glory to God
Continuing to honor and praise God in every aspect of life
Lift the Savior up
Bringing Jesus to the forefront of our worship and adoration
Everybody get up
Encouraging everyone to join in praising God
Peace and favor rest on us
Experiencing the continued blessings and grace of God in our lives
Writer(s): Kurt Carr
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