Troy Sneed

Troy Lenard Sneed Jr. (December 14, 1967 – April 27, 2020) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and musician.

Troy Sneed
Birth nameTroy Lenard Sneed Jr.
Born(1967-12-14)December 14, 1967
Perry, Florida
OriginJacksonville, Florida
DiedApril 27, 2020(2020-04-27) (aged 52)
Jacksonville, Florida
GenresCCM, gospel, traditional black gospel, urban contemporary gospel, praise & worship
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrumentsvocals, singer-songwriter
Years active1999–2020
LabelsMalaco, Savoy, Emtro Gospel
Associated actsGeorgia Mass Choir

Early life

Sneed was born on December 14, 1967,[1] in Perry, Florida,[1][2] and played football while in college at Florida A&M University. He had an injury on the field that put an end to his playing days.[1] He would join the choir at the university, and after graduating he was a teacher at Jax Beach Elementary School in Jacksonville, Florida.[1] Milton Biggham, with Savoy Records, asked him to come lead the Georgia Mass Choir, in Atlanta, Georgia, as an assistant music minister.[1]

Music career

Sneed's music career began in 1999,[3] with the release of Call Jesus on March 23, 1999, by Malaco Records,[4] but this album would not chart.[5] His subsequent album, Bless That Wonderful Name, was released by Savoy Records in 2001,[4] yet this did not chart.[5] The third album was released by his own record label imprint Emtro Gospel on February 22, 2005, A State of Worship,[4] and it was his breakthrough release on Billboard magazine Gospel Albums chart at No. 22.[5] He released, In His Presence, on October 10, 2006 by his label,[4] which charted at No. 44 on the aforementioned chart.[5] His fifth album, In Due Season, was released by his record label on August 25, 2009,[5] however it was not successfully charted.[5] The subsequent album, My Heart Says Yes, released on May 10, 2011 by Emtro Gospel,[4] and this one would peak at No. 5 on the Gospel Albums chart.[5] He released his seventh album on August 7, 2012, All Is Well,[4] and this charted at No. 9 on the aforementioned chart.[5]

Personal life

Sneed married Emily Frances Ianson on July 2, 1993, and together they resided in Jacksonville, Florida, with their children.[1]

Death

Sneed died on April 27, 2020, due to complications of COVID-19.[6]

Discography
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions[5]
US
Gos
Call Jesus
  • Released: May 23, 1999
  • Label: Malaco
  • CD, digital download
 –
Bless That Wonderful Name!
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Savoy
  • CD, digital download
 –
A State of Worship
  • Released: February 22, 2005
  • Label: Emtro Gospel
  • CD, digital download
 22
In His Presence
  • Released: October 10, 2006
  • Label: Emtro Gospel
  • CD, digital download
 44
In Due Season
  • Released: August 25, 2009
  • Label: Emtro Gospel
  • CD, digital download
 –
My Heart Says Yes
  • Released: May 10, 2011
  • Label: Emtro Gospel
  • CD, digital download
 5
All Is Well
  • Released: August 7, 2012
  • Label: Emtro Gospel
  • CD, digital download
 Awesome God

References
  1. Carpenter, Bil (2005). Uncloudy Days: The Gospel Music Encyclopedia. pp. 382–3.
  2. "Songwriter/Composer: SNEED TROY LENARD JR". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  3. Phares, Heather. "Troy Sneed : Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  4. AllMusic. "Troy Sneed : Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  5. Billboard. "Troy Sneed : Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
  6. Farrell, Paul (April 2, 2020). "Troy Sneed Dead: Gospel Icon Dies at 52 After Coronavirus Battle". Heavy.com. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
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