LaRue Howard facts for kids
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LaRue Howard
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| Born | March 13, 1970 Ridgeland, South Carolina |
| Origin | Winter Garden, Florida |
| Genres | Gospel, urban contemporary gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | EMI |
LaRue Howard, born on March 13, 1970, is a talented American singer. She is known for her inspiring gospel music. Her first album, I'm Free, came out in 2004. Later, in 2008, she released How Great Is Our God. This album became very popular, appearing on Billboard magazine's Christian and Gospel music charts. The song "How Great Is Our God" even won her a special award called the GMA Dove Award in 2009.
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Early Life and Beginnings
LaRue Howard was born in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Her mother was a singer in a choir at Morris Brown College. This early exposure to music likely helped LaRue discover her own passion for singing.
Music Career Highlights
LaRue Howard started her music career in 2004 with her first album, I'm Free. While this album didn't appear on music charts, it was an important first step.
Breakthrough Success
Her second album, How Great Is Our God, was released on March 11, 2008. This album was a big success! It reached number 26 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart and number 6 on the Gospel Albums chart. The title song, "How Great Is Our God", was a huge hit. It earned her a GMA Dove Award in 2009 for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year. This award is a major honor in gospel music.
International Reach
LaRue's music has touched people all over the world. In August 2019, she was invited to Ghana, Africa. She performed at an event called "My First Praise," organized by Mega Praise Projects. This was a special moment because she was the first international artist invited to their annual music event. The theme of the event was even inspired by her popular song, "Great I Am/There's No One Like You."
Personal Life
LaRue Howard is married to Marvette. They live in Winter Garden, Florida, with their three children: DeAhna, Aaron, and Parker. LaRue is also a worship leader at River of Life Church in Orlando, Florida. She helps lead the music during church services.
LaRue Howard's Albums
LaRue Howard has released several albums and singles throughout her career. Here are some of her notable works:
- I'm Free (2004)
- How Great Is Our God (2008)
- The Moment (2011)
- Live at the River (2014)
- Who Is Like our God (2016)
- Great I Am/There's No One Like You (Single, 2014)
- Defender – Live at the River II (2019)
