Kurt Carr Says 'God Blocked' Michael Jackson's Conviction
Gospel artist and record executive Kurt Carr released a statement expressing his beliefs that “God blocked” the conviction and sentencing of pop-star Michael Jackson.
“When Michael was acquitted on all accounts, immediately my song, ‘God Blocked It’ came to mind,” said Carr. “God truly blocked the 20 years of prison that Michael faced and the mercy of God was on his side. Even if ‘we’ thought he deserved it, clearly God intervened and blocked Michael Jackson’s demise!”
In regards to Jackson’s career as a musician, which has been described as “uncertain” at best, Carr had the following thoughts:
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“I actually feel that God obviously has a work for Michael Jackson to do. Michael Jackson’s music brings peace and hope to the world unlike any other artist of our time and I believe God sustained and protected Michael because he has work to do and I pray that he finds his way to the kingdom.”
Mentored by the classically trained gospel legend Richard Smallwood, Carr began his career in music with Reverend James Cleveland and his ensemble, acting as pianist and musical director until the reverend’s death in 1991. After releasing one album entitled Together on Light Records in 1991, Carr joined Gospo Centric Records in 1992, a label that promotes such artists as Tin-i-tee 5:7, Gospel Gangstas, and Kirk Franklin and the Family. Carr's latest release, One Church, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel sales chart in March 2005.
For more information on Kurt Carr, please visit www.gospocentric.com.
