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Janet Paschal (born October 18, 1956) is an inspirational Christian and southern gospel vocalist. She is often associated with Bill Gaither's Homecoming events.
Janet Paschal,a native of Reidsville, North Carolina, was raised in a Christian and musically inclined family. Her grandfather was a minister. Following high school graduation, Paschal was invited to become a member of the southern gospel group, The LeFevres. The group changed its name to the Rex Nelon Singers after the last LeFevre retired from the group. She became a member of televangelist Jimmy Swaggart’s Crusade Team. Paschal began her solo career in 1986, releasing her first album entitled 'I Give you Jesus' on Jimmy Swaggart's record label, Shiloh Records.
She released the album, Journey of Grace in 1994, and in 1997 released The Good Road, authoring a book by the same title. Since then, Janet has received several awards, released seven more successful albums, and received Grammy nominations.
Paschal was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and received 11 months of treatment. Following a clean bill of health, Paschal recorded a new album of hymns titled, 'Sounds Like Sunday', benefiting breast cancer research. She has since released include a CD titled 'Treasure' and a book titled 'Treasures of the Snow' in 2012, and won the Diamond Award for Best Female Vocalist for the fourth time.
Paschal performed her self-penned song, 'Another Soldier's Coming Home', written as a tribute to her grandfather, upon invitation for the National Memorial Service of Michael Blassie, the first unknown soldier to be exhumed and positively identified. The song is frequently performed by the United States Army Band and in a special video presentation at Los Angeles' Forest Lawn Memorial Park. It became the signature song for the organization, Grief Share.
Paschal's single, 'Hide Me Sweet Rock of Ages', landed at the No. 1 position on the August 2009 Singing News Top 80 Chart. She is the first full-time female soloist to have a No. 1 song on the magazine's charts. Personal life
In 1999, Paschal married an airline pilot.They reside in North Carolina. In 2005, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and received 12 months of treatment. As of July 2012, Paschal has been deemed cancer-free. Discography With The LeFevres
1975: Experience The LeFevres 1976: Gospel Music U.S.A. 1977: Sing Your Request 1977: Singing 'Till He Comes
With The Rex Nelon Singers
1977: I've Never Been This Homesick Before 1977: The Sun's Coming Up 1978: Live 1979: Feelings 1980: Expressions Of Love 1980: One More Song 1980: Sing the Gospel 1981: One Step Closer 1994: Promised Reunion (The Nelons)
Solo
1986: I Give You Jesus 1987: An Evening With Janet Paschal 1987: Live! 1988: Janet Paschal 1990: Language of the Heart 1991: Simple Trust 1994: Journey of Grace 1997: The Good Road 1998: Grateful Hearts 1998: Make Us One 1998: Sweet Life 1999: Christmas 2000: Songs For A Lifetime 2000: Women of Integrity 2002: This is Janet 2004: Home Again 2007: Greatest Hits 2007: Sounds Like Sunday 2007: The Best Of Janet Paschal Live 2008: Treasure
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