Percy Bady

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Percy Bady
Also known asBad Bady
Genres Gospel, R&B, Soul, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Keyboards, vocals
Years active1975–present

Percy Bady is an American singer, keyboardist, arranger, songwriter and record producer. [1]

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Biography

Bady was involved in 26 platinum and gold records.[ citation needed ] In 2003, he released his first solo album, The Percy Bady Experience, which reached No. 22 on the Top Gospel Albums.

In 2012, Bady signed a record deal with Maranatha! Music. In 2013, he released his second solo album, Kingdom Inspirations, which charted No. 17 on the Top Gospel Albums and No. 35 on the Top Heatseekers. His single "I Won't Give Up" charted No. 22 the same year. [2] In 2014, he gained a Grammy Award nomination for his song "Still" (feat. Lowell Pye) in the category 'Best Gospel Song'. [3]

Awards

Discography

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