Lift Every Voice: Earnest Pugh \r

Get the scoop on LEV guest Earnest Pugh.

Earnest Pugh - Earnest Pugh was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. From an early age he realized he had a gift for singing.(Photo by Lamond Goodloe/PictureGroup)

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Earnest Pugh - Earnest Pugh was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. From an early age he realized he had a gift for singing.(Photo by Lamond Goodloe/PictureGroup)

Army Soldier - He joined the singing group O’landa Draper and the Associates, but then decided to put music to the side when he enlisted in the Army and relocated to Texas.(Photo by Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Army Soldier - He joined the singing group O’landa Draper and the Associates, but then decided to put music to the side when he enlisted in the Army and relocated to Texas.(Photo by Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

Stage Performer - As an up-and-coming singer he also ventured into acting and appeared in a string of plays including Love the One You’re With, Secret Lover, Crazy Love and Real Men Pray.(Photo by Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

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Stage Performer - As an up-and-coming singer he also ventured into acting and appeared in a string of plays including Love the One You’re With, Secret Lover, Crazy Love and Real Men Pray.(Photo by Phil McCarten/PictureGroup)

A Worshipper’s Perspective - In 2006 Pugh released his debut album, A Worshipper’s Perspective, independently. After he was signed to a recording contract, the album was re-released and distributed nationally.(Photo: http://www.myspace.com/earnestpugh)

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A Worshipper’s Perspective - In 2006 Pugh released his debut album, A Worshipper’s Perspective, independently. After he was signed to a recording contract, the album was re-released and distributed nationally.(Photo: http://www.myspace.com/earnestpugh)

Rain On Us - In 2009 Pugh released his major debut Earnest Pugh Live: Rain On Us. Billboard named the title track as the 6th most popular Gospel song of 2010.(Photo: http://www.myspace.com/earnestpugh)

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Rain On Us - In 2009 Pugh released his major debut Earnest Pugh Live: Rain On Us. Billboard named the title track as the 6th most popular Gospel song of 2010.(Photo: http://www.myspace.com/earnestpugh)

A True Praiser - Pugh is the Director of Praise & Worship at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, Maryland.(Photo: http://www.myspace.com/earnestpugh)

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A True Praiser - Pugh is the Director of Praise & Worship at Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, Maryland.(Photo: http://www.myspace.com/earnestpugh)