About Claire Cloninger
Lived 1942 – 2019 (aged 77). Claire Cloninger was an American songwriter.
Claire Cloninger (August 12, 1942 – August 15, 2019) was an American songwriter of contemporary Christian music, author and speaker. 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), and songs for Sandi Patty and Paul Overstreet. She authored 18 books, including Making ‘I Do’ Last a Lifetime, Dear Abba: Finding the Father’s Heart Through Prayer, and Postcards for People Who Hurt. She won six Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association.
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Who was Claire Cloninger?
songwriter
When was Claire Cloninger born?
Claire Cloninger was born on 12 August 1942 in Lafayette.
When did Claire Cloninger die?
Claire Cloninger died on 15 August 2019 in Fairhope.
What was Claire Cloninger's occupation?
Claire Cloninger was a songwriter.
What nationality was Claire Cloninger?
Claire Cloninger was American.
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