Terry MacAlmon
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Terry MacAlmon (born May 12, 1955) is an American Christian singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, worship leader and author. He is known for writing the popular song 'I Sing Praises', that has been a Top 40 Christian song around the world and is still regularly sung in many churches. The song was published by Integrity Music in 1989 and is included in many modern hymnals. He heads a worship music Christian ministry based in Frisco, Texas and travels leading worship in conferences, retreats, worship seminars, and churches throughout the United States, and internationally.
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Birth name | Terry MacAlmon |
Born | (1955-05-12) May 12, 1955 (age 68) Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Contemporary worship music |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, author, worship leader |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, keyboards |
Years active | 1983–present |
Labels | Integrity Music, Maranatha! Music, New Glory Music, MacAlmon Music LLC |
Website | newglory |
As of 2019 MacAlmon has sold an estimated number of 2 million albums worldwide[1] and has two gold albums.[2] In 2010 he received the GMA UK Lifetime Achievement Award for Exceptional Contribution to worship music.[3] In 2008 his Holy! was nominated for Instrumental Album of the Year at the 39th Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards.[4]