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George Younce
Patterson, North Carolina
George Younce (1930 –2005) was an American Southern gospel bass singer, best known as a founding member and bass vocalist of The Cathedral Quartet. Born in Patterson, North Caroli…
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George Younce (1930 –2005) was an American Southern gospel bass singer, best known as a founding member and bass vocalist of The Cathedral Quartet. Born in Patterson, North Carolina, he began singing with gospel groups in the 1940s, including The Watchmen Quartet and The Weatherfords. In 1964, he co-founded The Cathedral Quartet with Glen Payne, becoming a cornerstone of Southern gospel music with hits like "Step into The Water." Younce performed on the Gaither Homecoming Tour, at Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York City, and at the Billy Graham Crusades in Cleveland, Ohio, and Nashville, Tennessee. His television appearances include the "Rex Humbard Hour", the "Gospel Singing Jubilee", the “Bill Gaither Homecoming Hour”, NBC’s Today Show, The Nashville Network, “Prime Time Country”, and “The Statler Brothers Show”. Known for his deep voice and humor, Younce performed until retiring in 1999 due to health issues. He died at 75 in Akron, Ohio, from heart and kidney failure.
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2005
Ernie Haase and Signature Sound
Movie Archival
- 2005
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2004
Gaither Homecoming Classics Vol 2
Movie Archival
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2003
The Legend at Gaither's Pond
Movie Bullfrog Younce (voice)
- 2001
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2000
Christmas in the Country
Movie
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2000
Harmony In The Heartland
Movie
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2000
Encore
Movie
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2000
Good News
Movie
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1999
A Farewell Celebration
Movie Himself, The Cathedrals
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1997
Gaither's Pond: The Lure Depths
Movie Bullfrog Younce (voice)
- 1996
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1995
The Sweetest Song I Know
Movie Himself
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1994
The Cathedrals: 50 Faithful Years
Movie Himself
- 1992
