Tragic Loss: Grammy-nominated Gospel Singer Troy Sneed Passes Away Due to COVID-19 Complications

Posted by Lorie Orum on Wednesday, May 22, 2024

52-year-old Grammy-nominated gospel singer, Troy Sneed, has sadly succumbed to complications related to the Coronavirus.

Sneed, who earned a Grammy nomination for his contributions to the Youth For Christ’s 1999 album “Higher”, passed away early Monday, April 27, at a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

A close friend and radio personality, KD Bowe, paid a heartfelt tribute to Sneed on social media, expressing his disbelief and requesting prayers for Sneed’s family.

‘I don’t know how to make sense of this. ‘

I’m not ok, man. Covid19 sucks. Will y’all please pray for Emily & the kids? Please? RIH, King. Or walk around it … all day. #RIPTroySneed.

Sneed released his debut album ‘Call Jesus’ in 1999 and went on to release six more albums, with his final one, ‘All Is Well’, coming out in 2012. Throughout his solo career, Sneed produced several hit gospel songs including “Work It Out” and “My Heart Says Yes”, both of which peaked at number two on Billboard’s gospel chart. He was also recognized for the uplifting “Hallelujah”.

He played a pivotal role in forming the group Youth For Christ, which consisted of members aged 12 to 18 from the Georgia Mass Choir. Sneed served as a producer on Youth For Christ’s “The Struggle Is Over,” which topped Billboard’s gospel songs chart in 2006.


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