Claire Cloninger | |
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Born | |
Died | August 15, 2019 | (aged 77)
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, author, speaker |
Spouse | Robert Cloninger |
Children | 2 |
Awards | 6 GMA Dove Awards |
Claire Cloninger (August 12, 1942 – August 15, 2019) was an American songwriter of contemporary Christian music, author and speaker. [1] She (co-)wrote hundreds of songs, including "You Gave Me Love When Nobody Gave Me A Prayer" with Archie Jordan for B. J. Thomas, "Friend of a Wounded Heart" for Wayne Watson (who was also a co-writer), [2] and songs for Sandi Patty and Paul Overstreet. [1] She authored 18 books, [2] including Making ‘I Do’ Last a Lifetime, Dear Abba: Finding the Father’s Heart Through Prayer, and Postcards for People Who Hurt. [1] She won six Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association. [2]
Claire Cloninger | |
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Born | |
Died | August 15, 2019 | (aged 77)
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, author, speaker |
Spouse | Robert Cloninger |
Children | 2 |
Awards | 6 GMA Dove Awards |
Claire Cloninger (August 12, 1942 – August 15, 2019) was an American songwriter of contemporary Christian music, author and speaker. [1] She (co-)wrote hundreds of songs, including "You Gave Me Love When Nobody Gave Me A Prayer" with Archie Jordan for B. J. Thomas, "Friend of a Wounded Heart" for Wayne Watson (who was also a co-writer), [2] and songs for Sandi Patty and Paul Overstreet. [1] She authored 18 books, [2] including Making ‘I Do’ Last a Lifetime, Dear Abba: Finding the Father’s Heart Through Prayer, and Postcards for People Who Hurt. [1] She won six Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association. [2]