Lamar Campbell

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lamar Campbell was active in the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church and musically gifted from an early age. At the age of eight, he began playing the piano at Capital City SDA Church in Indianapolis. After graduating high school, he felt the call to music ministry and studied music at the Jordan Music College at Butler University also in Indianapolis. Shortly thereafter, during the late ‘80s, he founded his first group simply known as Lamar Campbell & Praise. This ensemble released a major-label album, which performed well nationally, yielding a radio single titled, This Debt of Love I Owe, making the ensemble a significant name in Indianapolis and its surrounding areas.

Lamar was later led to form Lamar Campbell & Spirit of Praise in 1995 and became the first artist signed to EMI Gospel (now known as Motown Gospel). He has released and recorded the following CDs (six of which were Stellar nominated), Lamar Campbell & Spirit of Praise, I Need Your Spirit, When I Think About You, Confessions of a Worshipper, The Praise Collection, From the Heart, New Song, and New Sound – Live and Open the Sky. These CDs produced chart topping songs such as He Won’t Let You Down, It’s All About the Love, Closer, and More Than Anything to name a few. Recently, More Than Anything was named by Root Magazine as one of the top 100 gospel songs of all time! Lamar’s musical value has also risen to include collaborations with gospel music great, CeCe Winans; soul music icon, Aaron Neville; and southern gospel legend, Bill Gaither. For all of this, He gives God the glory!

Lamar is committed to delivering music that helps put people in relationship with Jesus Christ. He is happy to be a part of the Music Ministry Team at “The Dallas Project,” as this new ministry seeks to relevantly reach people, positively impact their lives, and prepare them for Christ’s soon return.