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{{short description|American singer}}
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'''Percy Bady''' is an American singer, [[keyboardist]], [[arranger]], [[record producer|producer]] and [[composer]].


'''Percy Bady''' is an American singer, keyboardist, arranger, songwriter and record producer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marovich |first=Robert |date=August 18, 2021 |title=Chicago celebrates a century of Black gospel |url=http://chicagoreader.com/music/chicago-celebrates-a-century-of-black-gospel/ |access-date=2022-12-10 |website=Chicago Reader |language=en-US}}</ref>
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== Biography ==


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==Biography==
While often regarded as one of the main figures in modern [[Gospel music|Gospel]] & [[R&B music]], Bady has been involved in 26 platinum and gold records. In 2003, he released his first solo album, ''The Percy Bady Experience'', which reached #22 on the [[Top Gospel Albums]].
Bady was involved in 26 platinum and gold records.{{citation needed|date=December 2022}} In 2003, he released his first solo album, ''The Percy Bady Experience'', which reached No. 22 on the [[Top Gospel Albums]].


In 2012, he signed a record deal with Marantha! Music. In 2013, he released his second solo album, ''Kingdom Inspirations'', which charted #17 on the Top Gospel Albums and #35 on the [[Top Heatseekers]]. His single ''I Won't Give Up'' charted #22 the same year.<ref>"[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/percy-bady-mn0000310137/awards Allmusic.com]"</ref> In 2014, he gained a [[Grammy Award]] nomination for his song ''Still'' (feat. Lowell Pye) in the category ''Best Gospel Song''.<ref>"[http://www.grammy.com/node/159856 Grammy.com]"</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/search/artists/percy+bady|title=Artist Search for "percy bady"|website=AllMusic|accessdate=February 3, 2021}}</ref> In 2014, he gained a [[Grammy Award]] nomination for his song "Still" (feat. Lowell Pye) in the category 'Best Gospel Song'.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.grammy.com/node/159856 |title=Percy Bady &#124; GRAMMY.com |access-date=2014-10-31 |archive-date=2014-10-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031230606/http://www.grammy.com/node/159856 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Awards==
As a singer, musician, producer, arranger and composer, he has worked with [[R. Kelly]], [[Whitney Houston]], [[Michelle Williams (singer)|Michelle Williams]], [[Dionne Warwick]], [[Yolanda Adams]], [[Michael McDonald (singer)|Michael McDonald]], [[Fred Hammond]], [[Kirk Franklin]] as well as [[Marvin Sapp]].
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* 1999: [[GMA Dove Award]] – (Won)
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* 2008: [[Stellar Awards|Stellar Award]] – 'Song of the Year' (Nomination)
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* 2014: [[Grammy Award]] – "Still" for 'Best Gospel Song' (Nomination)


== Awards ==
==Discography==
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* 2003 – ''The Percy Bady Experience''
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* 2013 – ''Kingdom Inspirations''


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==References==
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* 1999: [[GMA Dove Award]] - (Won)
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* 2008: [[Stellar Awards|Stellar Award]] - ''Song Of The Year'' (Nomination)
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* 2014: [[Grammy Award]] - ''Still'' for ''Best Gospel Song'' (Nomination)

== Discography ==

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* 2003 - ''The Percy Bady Experience''
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* 2013 - ''Kingdom Inspirations''

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== References ==
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== External links ==
==External links==
* [http://www.allmusic.com/artist/percy-bady-mn0000310137/ Allmusic.com] Allmusic
*[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/percy-bady-mn0000310137/ Allmusic.com] Allmusic
*[http://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/percy-bady Percy Bady Interview] NAMM Oral History Library (2017)
*[http://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/percy-bady Percy Bady Interview] NAMM Oral History Library (2017)


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Latest revision as of 22:35, 30 August 2023

Percy Bady
Also known asBad Bady
GenresGospel, 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]

Biography[edit]

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[edit]

Discography[edit]

  • 2003 – The Percy Bady Experience
  • 2013 – Kingdom Inspirations

References[edit]

  1. ^ Marovich, Robert (August 18, 2021). "Chicago celebrates a century of Black gospel". Chicago Reader. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Artist Search for "percy bady"". AllMusic. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  3. ^ "Percy Bady | GRAMMY.com". Archived from the original on October 31, 2014. Retrieved October 31, 2014.

External links[edit]

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