THIS ONE IS PERSONAL: Gospel's Lecresia Campbell has died
By Mona Austin As Gospel Music Heritage Month nears its close, I was working on completing a post about an artist who I feel embodies the "total package" and a stand out female vocalist. I'd selected Lecresia Campbell as the latter. Unfortunately, today I learned of the passing of Ms. Campbell. She was a gift to the Body of Christ whose name may only be recognized by gospel music enthusiasts. She was well respected, but under recognized as gospel music became more commercialized. Out of respect, honor and sincere sadness, I will dedicate this final post of GMH Month in her memory. This loss is personal. About a week before reports of her illness, Campbell crossed my mind. As a classically inclined singer, everything about her voice inspired me. I went to YouTube and played several of her songs back-to-back to pick up some tips and because I'd simply missed hearing her angelic voice...