So Many Secular Musicians In The Music Industry Today Were Once Gospel Artist Leading Songs In Their Local Choir And Have Always Expressed Their Gratitude To The Church For The Role It Played In Grooming Them To Become The Professionals They Are Today.

A Lot Of These Musicians From Different Genres Of Music Ranging From Raggae To Hip Hop, Blues And Even Rock Music Have At One Point In Their Early Years Work In The Church As Choristers, Music Directors, Praise And Worship Leaders And So On.

These Superstars Do Not Shy Away From The Fact That The Church Contributed To Their Development As Others May Do.

In A Way Of Going Back To Their Root, Some Of These Musicians Even Release Gospel Albums And Tracks Just To Appreciate The Church And To Let People Know That They Still Have A Personal Relationship With God.

So I’m Going To Tell You Of 16 American And Nigerian Secular Artist Who Were Once Gospel Music Ministers.

1. Beyonce

The American Singer, Song Writer, Music Producer And Actress Was A Lead Actress In The Comic Gospel Movie ‘Fighting Temptations’. She Started Singing At The Age Of 5.

At That Age She Was Enrolled In Dance Classes Because She Showed A Lot Of Interest In Dancing. Her Singing Talent Was Discovered When Her Dance Instructor Darlette Johnson Began Humming A Song And She Finished It And Was Also Able To Hit High Notes.

Beyonce Was A Member Of The Choir At St. John’s United Methodist Church As A Soloist For Two Years. Beyonce’s Appearance On The Comic Gospel Movie ‘Fighting Temptations’ Saw Her Perform Some Gospel Tracks Like ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ And ‘He Still Loves Me’ Ft Walter Williams.

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