Jonathan Pierce Dead: Gospel Singer Dies at 49

Jonathan Pierce, the Nashville-based Gospel singer, has died at the age of 49. A friend said in a Facebook post that Pierce died while recovering from heart surgery.

Pierce was born Jonathan Pierce Hildreth in Odessa, Texas, in November 1970. Pierce relocated to Nashville shortly after graduating high school in order to further his music career. Pierce largely retired from music in the early 2000s to focus on his interior design career. In this career, Pierce spent time as the lead designer on CMT’s Ultimate County Home in 2003. Pierce operated his design business, Pierce & Company, in Nashville.

During his career, Pierce spent time as the lead singer of The Imperials and as part of the Gaither Vocal Band. In 2000, Pierce’s solo album, Sanctuary, made it to number 35 on the Billboard Top Contemporary Christian Albums chart.

Jonathan Pierce – I Believe in ChristMusic video by Jonathan Pierce performing “I Believe in Christ”.2013-05-21T18:06:19Z

Pierce’s friend, Paul Ciupek, said in a Facebook post on May 10, “Just heard that Christian artist Jonathan Pierce has passed away. Complications from heart surgery. God brings comfort and mercy to his family.” Another of Pierce’s friends, and fellow singer, Jody McBrayer, said in a tweet, “So extremely sad to hear about the tragic passing of Jonathan Pierce. Praying for all of his family and loved ones today. He was a brilliantly talented artist and always a friend.”

Bill & Gloria Gaither – I Bowed On My Knees [Live]Jake Hess, Terry Blackwood, Ivan Parker, Sue Dodge, Guy Penrod, Jonathan Pierce, Larnelle Harris, Jessy Dixon, Mark Lowry – Official Video for ‘I Bowed On My Knees [Live]’, available now! Buy the full length DVD/CD ‘Homecoming Texas Style’ Here: http://smarturl.it/GM.HTS Available at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/GM.HTS.iT Subscribe to Gaither Music YouTube Channel: http://smarturl.it/GaitherMusicTV_Subsc Subscribe to GaitherVEVO Channel: http://smarturl.it/GaitherVEVOSubscribe Subscribe to Gaither TV: http://smarturl.it/GaitherTV_Subscribe Follow Gaither Music for updates on your favorite artists. Facebook: http://smarturl.it/FB_GaitherMusic Twitter: http://smarturl.it/TW_GaitherMusic Instagram: http://smarturl.it/IG_GaitherMusic Website: http://smarturl.it/gaither.com LYRICS: I dreamed of a city called Glory, So bright and so fair. When I entered the gates I cried, “Holy” The angels all met me there: They carried me from mansion to mansion, And oh the sights I saw, But I said, “I want to see Jesus, The One who died for all.” Then I bowed on my knees and cried, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” I clapped my hands and sang, “Glory, Glory to the Son of God.” I bowed on my knees and cried, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Then I clapped my hands and sang, “Glory, Glory to the Son of God.” As I entered the gates of that city, My loved ones all knew me well. They took me down the streets of Heaven; Such scenes were too many to tell; I saw Abraham, Jacob and Isaac Talked with Mark, and Timothy But I said, “I want to see Jesus, ‘Cause He’s the One who died for me.” Then I bowed on my knees and cried, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” I clapped my hands and sang, “Glory, Glory, Glory.” I clapped my hands and sang, “Glory” I clapped my hands and sang, “Glory” I clapped my hands and sang, “Glory” “Glory to the Son of God” I sang, “Glory to the Son of God.” Music video by Bill & Gloria Gaither performing I Bowed On My Knees (feat. Jake Hess, Terry Blackwood, Ivan Parker, Sue Dodge, Guy Penrod, Jonathan Pierce, Larnelle Harris, Jessy Dixon and Mark Lowry) [Live]. (P) (C) 2012 Spring House Music Group. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by EMI Christian Music Group,2012-11-23T00:00:26.000Z

In December 1999, Pierce took his talents to musical theater appearing in Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

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