Doug Oldham

Early years Oldham was the son of Dr. Dale Oldham, a minister in the Church of God. His grandfather was also a clergyman. He nearly died from pneumonia as a child.

Musical career Oldham was a musical performer for more than 60 years, with 64 albums to his credit, often traveling and performing with his wife Laura Lee. The couple produced a CD and wrote three books together.

Early years Oldham traveled with Fred Waring and Waring's Pennsylvanians in 1951 and sang as a member of that group's Glory Voices Quartet. He was also a performer on several of Bill Gaither's Gaither Homecoming videos.

Influence The trials that Oldham faced in his life were the basis for "a number of songs ... including Something Worth Living For and Thanks to Calvary (We Don't Live Here Anymore). In 2006, he was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

He was the recipient of two GMA Dove Awards and an Angel Award. He was the recipient of an honorary doctorate degree and was named an Honorary Colonel of Alabama.