Beloved Christian singer Brian Doerksen dead at 60 after cancer battle
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"Beloved Christian singer Brian Doerksen dead at 60 after cancer battle" is generating significant coverage in the Entertainment category, with 5 articles from 5 distinct sources tracked by Newsylist so far.
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Coverage (5)
- Jordan Janzen reflects on passing of Christian music artist Brian Doerksen DiscoverWestman · 8h ago
- Brian Doerksen, songwriter behind ‘Come, Now Is the Time to Worship,’ dies at 60 The Roys Report · 8h ago
- Brian Doerksen, Influential Christian Songwriter of 'Come, Now Is the Time to Worship,' Dies at 60 Yahoo · 8h ago
- Fans heartbroken after beloved singer dies from cancer: ‘Our loss is Heaven’s gain’ AL.com · 8h ago
- Beloved Christian singer Brian Doerksen dead at 60 after cancer battle New York Post · 8h ago broke it first
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