The John P. Kee Era

From the streets to sweet harmony.

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What a Time to Be Alive: The John P. Kee Era - John P. Kee has created a career within the music industry that most would be grateful to have experienced. Note: John P. Kee's journey is filled with gratefulness and here's how his career has panned out thus far.(Photo: Rick Diamond/WireImage for Verizon)

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Sunday Best Welcomes John P. Kee

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Prodigy - Being educated in a specialized school for the musically gifted, he formed his first choir at the age of 13. (Photo: Michael Hickey/WireImage for Gospel Music Channel)

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John P. Kee  - With over 20 years as a musician and vocalist, John P. Kee has contributed to the genre significantly. Kee is best known for fusing traditional and contemporary gospel to craft hits such as "I Believe" and "Show Up!". (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)

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The Beginning of Grace - Hailing from Durham, NC, and eventually moving to Charlotte around the age of 14, John P. Kee once said, "God delivered me in Charlotte's inner city from a life that mirrors the ills that we still face today." Thus his journey with Lord started.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)

Sunday Best Welcomes John P. Kee - Since the '80s, John P. Kee has ministered to us through song and continues to do so to this day. Sunday Best welcomes the gospel legend with open arms! (Photo: Michael Hickey/WireImage for Gospel Music Channel)

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The Turning Point/Surrending All - Grieving the death of a close friend, Kee surrendered to the Lord officially and became involved with the New Life Fellowship Choir, fully devoting himself to gospel music.(Photo: Michael Hickey/WireImage for Gospel Music Channel)

Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance: John P. Kee - "Life & Favor" - This emotionally-stirring song reflects on Kee’s testimony of living in the favor of God---a story we can all identify with.  (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)

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Looking Up - Kee received his break when he became the first artist to be asked to record two tracks for the Gospel Music Workshop of America's annual recording.(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Stellar Awards)

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Unsung Musical Hero - Kee has garnered many accolades, including more than a dozen Stellar Awards, 20 GMWA Excellence Awards, a Soul Train Award and two Billboard Music Awards. This man deserves all the awards that he's been blessed to have come his way.(Photo: Michael Hickey/WireImage for Gospel Music Channel)

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We Can Feel It - We're beyond ecstatic to see the revolutionary musician bless us with his artistry at the Celebration of Gospel on January 31 at 8P/7C; and you should be too!(Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for BET)