Gospel music composer and performer Kurt Carr announced his position as Creative Director of Worship during Sunday worship service at the Fountain of Praise Church in Houston, TX. Carr has been on the staff at The Fountain for years. He previously served at West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles, CA and Heritage Christian Center in Denver, CO.
Fountain of Praise is known for their music department; Micah Stampley, James Fortune and Gary Mayes all had early careers at the church. Pamela Davis (GMWA), Nakitta Clegg (Kurt Carr Singers) & Terence Vaughn (James Fortune & FIYA producer) are currently on staff.
The Fountain of Praise will be broadcasting their annual Epiphany Benefit Concert on Dec. 30 2011, 8am on Channel 39 in Houston. This year’s concert featured Ledisi and Micah Stampley.
If you didn’t make the 2009 Epiphany benefit concert you can watch it online in its entirety. It features performances by Lalah Hathaway, Kirk Whalam and Nakitta Clegg-Foxx to name a few. Pastor Remus Wright even had a song.
