Melvin Crispell III

Gospel Singer

Birthday June 19, 1997

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace United States

Age 27 years old

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About

Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter, known primarily for winning season 9 of Sunday Best. He has accumulated over 10 million views on his self-titled Melvin Crispell III YouTube channel. 

Before Fame

As a toddler, he traveled to Japan with his parents, where he assisted them in teaching music to other Japanese toddler students. 

Trivia

At only 23 years old, he received his first Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song with his hit "Wonderful Is Your Name," written by his late father. 

Family Life

He was born into a musically influenced family. His father, Melvin Crispell Jr., composed and played instruments on numerous award-winning songs for some of gospel music's biggest artists. Meanwhile, his mother, Tunesha Crispell, was a celebrated gospel singer who has done some solo singing projects, and also some well-known gospel recordings as a member of the church choir. 

Associated With

His 2020 single "Wonderful is Your Name" is a rendition of a song by legendary gospel singer Hezekiah Walker.