George Younce

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Biography: George Younce (1930 –2005) was an American Southern gospel bass singer, best known as a founding member and bass vocalist of The Cathedral Quartet. Born in Patterson, North Carolina, he began singing with gospel groups in the 1940s, including The Watchmen Quartet and The Weatherfords. In 1964, he co-founded The Cathedral Quartet with Glen Payne, becoming a cornerstone of Southern gospel music with hits like "Step into The Water." Younce performed on the Gaither Homecoming Tour, at Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York City, and at the Billy Graham Crusades in Cleveland, Ohio, and Nashville, Tennessee. His television appearances include the "Rex Humbard Hour", the "Gospel Singing Jubilee", the “Bill Gaither Homecoming Hour”, NBC’s Today Show, The Nashville Network, “Prime Time Country”, and “The Statler Brothers Show”. Known for his deep voice and humor, Younce performed until retiring in 1999 due to health issues. He died at 75 in Akron, Ohio, from heart and kidney failure.

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Patterson, North Carolina

Adult: No

Birthday: February 22, 1930

Age: 95 years old

Gender: Male

Deathday: April 11, 2005

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Known For:

The Sweetest Song I Know
The Cathedrals: 50 Faithful Years
A Farewell Celebration
When All God's Singers Get Home
A Billy Graham Music Homecoming Volume 2
Reunion: A Gospel Homecoming Celebration
Ernie Haase and Signature Sound
Harmony In The Heartland
Encore
Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 2
A Tribute To George Younce
Good News
Christmas in the Country