Music like Earnest Pugh

Earnest Pugh (born November 23, 1971) is an American singer-songwriter of gospel music with a five-octave vocal range. Public recognition for the artist commenced with the success of Rain on Us (2009) and I Need Your Glory (2011), and he subsequently attained the title of "Gospel Music's Leading Man". Pugh is also the founder and president of the record label, EPM Music.

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Early life

Pugh was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the seventh of nine children. His father, Earnest Pugh Sr., worked at a Firestone plant in Flint, Michigan and commuted to see his family on weekends. His mother, Lillie Pearl Pugh, worked for the government and held a number of part-time jobs. She was the first to notice Pugh's singing ability and encouraged him to sing.