ATLANTA (AP) - Sherrill “Shaun” Nielsen, a gospel singer who performed with Elvis Presley, has died at age 68.
Nielsen’s publicist, Aaron Crisler, says Nielsen died Friday of lung cancer.
Nielsen sang with Elvis on the Grammy-nominated song “Softly as I Leave You” and performed with a number of gospel groups over his career including the Singing Speer Family and Voice.
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Nielsen is survived by his wife Brenda Hall Nielsen. His funeral is scheduled for Thursday in Cullman, Ala.
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