George Beverly Shea

Birth : 1909-02-01, Winchester, Ontario, Canada

History

George Beverly "Bev" Shea (born February 1, 1909) is a Canadian-born American gospel singer and hymn composer.  George Beverly Shea's deep resonant voice has sung hope into the lives of hundreds of millions of people throughout his long and legendary career. Throughout his 65-year friendship with Billy Graham, he has been a permanent fixture at Billy Graham crusades in all fifty states and on every continent in the world. According to the Guinness Book of Records Shea holds the world record for singing in person to the most people ever, with an estimated cumulative live audience of 220 million people. Still more people have been impacted by his music through Grammy-winning recordings, as well as television and radio broadcasts across the world.   His legacy is nothing short of extraordinary.

Movies

Tent Revival Homecoming
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Hosted by Bill and Gloria Gaither and filmed on the magnificent grounds of the Billy Graham Library, this quintessential Tent Revival Homecoming features more than 140 of gospel music's most beloved artists. With sawdust floors, a simple canvas canopy overhead and songs that recapture the spirit of the old-fashioned tent revivals of the 1950s and 1960s, this Homecoming gathering celebrates a time-honored tradition that has impacted countless lives for eternity.
Then Sings My Soul
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George Beverly Shea's deep resonant voice has sung hope into the lives of hundreds of millions of people throughout his long and legendary career. Throughout his 65-year friendship with Billy Graham, he has been a permanent fixture at Billy Graham crusades in all fifty states and on every continent in the world. He has sung to an estimated 220 million people during his lifetime, and currently holds the world record for singing to more people in person than any other artist in history. Still more people have been impacted by his music through Grammy-winning recordings, as well as television and radio broadcasts across the world. It is clear that the integrity and humility that have long characterized this man of God have given a unique credibility to all that he stands for, and that kind of legacy is nothing short of extraordinary.
Crazy Legs Conti: Zen and the Art of Competitive Eating
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Crazy Legs Conti is an eccentric New York window washer, nude model and sperm donor, and huge fan of the annual July 4th hot dog eating competition. When he casually breaks the world oyster eating record in New Orleans, he decides to dedicate himself to fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a professional competitive eater.
Crusade: The Life of Billy Graham
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It's the pioneering Christian evangelist as he's seldom been seen. This in-depth documentary chronicles testimony from his legions of followers and his spiritual message. The vidoeo includes an interview with host Randall Balmer, in which Graham fondly recalls his 50 years of spreading God's word. In addition, gospel singer George Beverly Shea and celebrities such as Johnny Cash attest to the reverend's insight and to the power of his teachings.