Shawn Lamont McLemore (May 3, 1967 – October 9, 2021) was an American

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ian and leader of New Image. He started his music career in 1997 with the release of ''Wait on Him'' by

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, and this placed on the ''Billboard'' magazine Gospel Albums chart. His second album, ''Sunday Morning: The Live Experience'', came out in 2007 with Worldwide Music, yet this did not chart. The third album, ''Stand: The Shawn Mac Project'', released in 2010 by Black Smoke Music alongside Worldwide Music, and this album did not chart. His fourth album, ''One Percent Miracle: Any Minute Now'', was released in 2011 with Black Smoke Music along with Worldwide Music.

Early life

McLemore was born on May 3, 1967, in Los Angeles, California, as Shawn Lamont McLemore. He was reared in the church as a child.Official website

Music career

McLemore's music recording career began in 1997 with the release of ''Wait on Him'' by

. The album reached no. 33 on the ''Billboard'' magazine Gospel Albums chart. His three subsequent albums failed to chart.

Illness and death

McLemore died October 9, 2021, after a brief illness. He was 54. He is survived by his wife and a daughter.Prayers: Gospel Star Shawn McLemore Passes Away
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Album discography

* ''Wait On Him'' ( Verity, 1997) * ''Sunday Morning: The Live Experience'' (Worldwide Music, 2007) * ''Stand: The Shawn Mac Project'' (Black Smoke/Worldwide Music, 2010) * ''One Percent Miracle: Any Minute Now'' (Black Smoke/Worldwide Music, 2011)

References

External links

Official website

''Cross Rhythms'' artist profile
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