Claire Cloninger

Claire Cloninger
Born(1942-08-12)August 12, 1942
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 2019(2019-08-15) (aged 77)
Fairhope, Alabama, U.S.
Occupation(s)Songwriter, author, speaker
SpouseRobert Cloninger
Children2
Awards6 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]

References

  1. ^ a b c Specker, Lawrence (August 16, 2019). "Claire Cloninger, prolific Christian author and songwriter, dead at 77". Al.com. Retrieved August 18, 2019.
  2. ^ a b c Bastien, Judy (March 6, 2009). "Gospel artist to visit Lafayette". The Daily Advertiser. Lafayette, Louisiana. p. 4. Retrieved August 18, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.



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