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Name Randy Knaps
Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB Born in 1957. As of 2024, he is around 67 years old.
Wiki Bio / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Randy Knaps is an American musician specializing in the Christian genre.
- He is also a voice actor, as well as the founder and owner of advertising business Media Scope.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Randy Knaps was born in 1957 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Leroy Raymond Knaps (father) and Katy Knaps (mother).
- He has four siblings – sisters Susan Luter and Charmaine Efferson; and brothers Mike ‘Snapper’ Knaps and Mark Knaps.
- Growing up in Louisiana, Knaps attended Baker High School in the town of Baker, California. He graduated in 1975.
- After graduating from Baker High School, Randy attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Louisiana State University (LSU) from 1975 to 1977. While there, he studied music and education.
- On April 25, 1987, Randy married Caroline Russell Knaps. They have three children together: daughter Kendall Knaps and sons Mitchell Knaps and Russell Knaps. Through his son Mitchell, Randy is the father-in-law of Kakie Molesini Knaps.
- After spending most of his in Louisiana, Randy continues to remain loyal to the Pelican state. He resides in Geismar, Louisiana.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Randy’s wife Caroline Russell Knaps, is from Scotland. She works in the real estate business.
- His father, US Army veteran Leroy Raymond Knaps, passed away in 2008. He’d been married to his wife, Katy Knaps, for fifty-four years.
- He remains close to his mother, Katy Knaps. In 2017, he taught her how to use the new iPhone!
- Randy loves performing in whatever capacity is offered to him. From a young age and during his school years, Knaps sang along with his parents at parties and then went on to study music. He was a drummer in several school bands and was a member of school choirs.
Music Career : Earnings, Salary and Net Worth
- At around fifteen years old, Randy’s family transitioned from Catholicism to attending a Pentecostal church. After moving out on his own, Randy became agnostic and started pursuing a career as a professional musician.
- Randy’s musical career took off in 1979 when he joined his first band. He was soon a member of three separate bands, and he became involved in both studio work and songwriting. At the same time, he started working on advertising jingles airing on the radio – he played and sang.
- After that initial break in the business, Randy got to meet Leon Medica, who led the traveling music band LeRoux. After joining the ranks of LeRoux, Knaps traveled across the United States on several tours. He was with LeRoux from 1985 until 2007, participating in every tour that the band did.
- He provided vocal work for the hit movie Dirty Dancing and was awarded a gold and platinum album for his extraordinary efforts with it.
- In 1989, Randy founded the company he owns, Media Scope. The company focuses on audio advertising as well as on coaching, and it also has its own recording studio. Randy is in charge of scriptwriting and creative development, as well as providing vocals and coaching. He also specializes in various production roles within the company.
- Since 2006, Randy has also been a solo artist and group vocalist for the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries. He continues to do voiceover work for SonLife Broadcasting Network (SBN), and occasionally fills in on camera for Share-a-thons and Bible-thons at Family Worship Center.
- Randy has expressed his gratitude for the Swaggart family’s leadership, particularly highlighting Brother Jimmy Swaggart’s dedication and love, as well as Gabe Swaggart’s pastoral qualities.
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Lynda WinchesterFeb 3, 2024 at 10:01 pm
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Christians that criticize Brother Randy Knaps…ask Jesus what He thinks & I’m pretty sure He would react as follows…If you are perfect, CAST THE FIRST STONE. Brother Randy Knaps is anointed by GOD HIMSELF so be careful about throwing slurs @ GODS ANOINTED that’s really DANGEROUS! Just saying ♀️
LexyDec 26, 2023 at 1:42 am
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Randy is a very soulful singer. When he bends backwards, it’s because he’s singing from the gut. He hits high notes that most men can’t do. It has nothing to do with “thrusting his hips” like someone commented. Randy keep doing what you do.
Leeann BensonSep 20, 2023 at 10:40 am
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Randy Knapps can really sing…I love all of his songs
Lorraine laraNov 30, 2022 at 2:49 pm
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I have watched Randy for sometime now I don’t understand why he needs to try an change his voice range at times an when he starts screaming certain gospel songs for me it looks an sounds just like these so called Christian singers who add a little worldly ways to their performance for the attention
IrmaSep 8, 2023 at 9:00 am
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Don’t worry. He’s for real. What a great blessing for us all. I thank the Lord for him. He’ll probably be hanging out with Ezekiel & Apostle Peter, & the sons of Thunder. We’re watching & patiently waiting. Look up! Our redemption is at the Door. Jesus is with us! Stay strong!
Don LawsonNov 15, 2023 at 9:36 pm
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He is a show off…I’m a Christian but would not walk across the street to shake his hand. He is not real.
Vance NakasoneFeb 6, 2024 at 8:53 am
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Randy is truly a beautiful singer, God has blessed him.
Bill CantelonSep 25, 2022 at 8:43 pm
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Many worshippers left their first love. Turning the grace of God into lasciviousness. Having begun in the Spirit, they are now perfected in the flesh. O my people, it has happened to you like it did to the foolish Galatians! “These are they who are sensual, having not the Spirit.”
LorraineMar 3, 2022 at 7:03 am
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For the people on here who are judging people for expressing their thoughts about Randy you to are being judgmental about them unless your blind or in denial some are telling what they see with their eyes just like I do there are times when jimmy or Donnie,or Gabriel ask the congregation to pray he’s busy trying to get the attention of the orchestra with facial expressions an not even paying attention to pray or trying to make them laugh so don’t pretend you don’t see it
Barbara HarrisJan 20, 2022 at 4:49 pm
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Randy, your singing is so uplifting! What a great voice God has blessed you with. I’m sure his toes are tapping and his hands are clapping in Heaven when you sing. What a blessing you are to watch.
DavidDec 30, 2021 at 7:30 am
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All my comments are positive but they are deleted or don’t show…hmmm!
DavidDec 30, 2021 at 6:32 am
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I leave scripturally sound replies here and they are deleted. I left one directly quoting Jimmy Swaggart’s son from Sunlife Broadcast Network which is where Randy Knaps sings and it has been removed.
Kent CampbellDec 6, 2021 at 8:42 pm
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I love to watch and worship with the great Randy when he is singing!!!
Sumana PatrickOct 3, 2021 at 2:32 pm
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Randy is a great singer. I love his passion and the zeal he puts in singing.
God bless you,
Randy.Evelyn AllynSep 8, 2021 at 11:06 pm
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Do you judgmental “Christians” worship God, or are you just sitting around watching others worship, while you are deciding whether it is fake or legitimate? Where’s the love of the brethren? No wonder so many people are unreachable because they are victims of the hypocrisy, hatefulness, and meanness of so-called “Christians” in the church. Will you be held responsible for souls in Hell, who have turned away because of being hurt and devastated by your cruel tongues?
PatriciaDec 2, 2022 at 12:08 pm
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I thank God for Randy Jesus using his voice to minister to my soul. He sings as the Lord uses him. His voice is anointed for the Lord to be exalted on the earth. Iron sharpens iron. We will stand and have to give an account to God when we put our mouths on God’s elect. Lord help us to love one another and tear our brother and sister down. Lord continue to use Randy, your son, to bless others.
Geoff BrosnanSep 8, 2021 at 2:11 am
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Sorry, but the constant thrusting of the pelvis is Not of God or is the screeching.
Compare Larson and Herd – neither resort to either of these worldly traits and convey their message just as, if not more, effectively than Knaps.
YvonneJul 11, 2021 at 3:52 am
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Reading comments…wow a lot of hypocrites on here. Don’t act like you all are some goody two shoe Christians. You are some Christian wannabe’s. Must be bored and have nothing good to say about people. Maybe you are just jealous of the man, for he does sing well. Hypocrites disgust me totally like they are fine to judge yet on judgment day be prepared to answer to Father God Almighty. You are far from being perfect, maybe make a significantly different change in your life. How about volunteering or something that would make you feel better about yourself because you surely are very judgmental indeed, unreal!
Jeffrey J. PayneJul 3, 2021 at 1:08 am
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To the Randy Bashing “CHRISTians”…it’s CHRISTians like you that drive people away from CHRIST..Shame on you! What’s the point of your negative and self-righteous comments about the way he moves?
Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgement ye judge shall mete it shall me measured to you again” Matthew 7:1 & 2
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“If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” Thumper.
Personally, I agree with Brother Swagger who said “l like to watch him as much as l like listening to him!”NathanMay 9, 2021 at 2:52 pm
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Need more proper accountability in Jimmy Swaggart ministries
Richard BurtonApr 8, 2021 at 11:43 pm
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Randy has a beautiful voice and he sings his praises to the Lord, God bless him.
Charity BritsApr 5, 2021 at 6:26 am
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Randy, we love your singing. You inspire us to sing praises to the Master. Please don’t listen to all the talking. You are singing to honor Him. He is the only one who knows what is in you.
Thank the Lord for people that love the Lord and praise and lift His Name high.
I can wait for the singing in Heaven. I think the people complaining is not going to be with us because it will be not the type of singing that they want! God bless you. Keep on singing. Keep looking up to Jesus. He is the one who cares for you.
SamApr 3, 2021 at 2:27 pm
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I think FWC has anointed singers. That includes Randy. Don’t persecute God’s child with your judgment of his singing. He doesn’t judge you. At least he is showing feeling and is excited about what he is singing. I pray God gives him double blessings every time he is criticized for his singing. He is singing to praise the Lord.
Isabell TaylorMar 7, 2021 at 4:26 pm
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I agree with Brother Swaggart too, I love to hear and watch brother Randy Knaps sing, because I know that he is singing from his soul, because that’s how much he loves the Lord Jesus Christ and God’s people!
Barbara KudaFeb 11, 2021 at 8:04 am
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Randy has so much talent, given to him by God by the way, so I really think you have no business judging him.
Laura ValadezNov 12, 2020 at 5:02 am
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I think he sings beautiful. I love to watch all of their worship singers they are all awesome. When you love the Lord you just love to worship him!
CarolynNov 10, 2020 at 5:42 pm
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I don’t see anything wrong with Randy singing. I like to watch him up lifting the Lord almighty. I wish I sang like him. Keep on trucking for GOD Almighty!!!
Michelle PlantNov 10, 2020 at 9:21 am
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To all Randy’s haters…Here’s some advice…Take your eyes off Randy and put them on the Lord JESUS. We absolutely enjoy his voice and style of singing. All for the glory of GOD
Keep it up Randy!!!
Michael HooperOct 10, 2020 at 8:30 pm
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Ah man! Randy sings great ! Don’t stop “doin” what your “doin”!
CarolOct 9, 2020 at 8:52 pm
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I do not like him either, but love him in Christ. I wish Jimmy would let him go.
Evelyn AllynAug 12, 2020 at 6:53 pm
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Well, some of the comments here about Randy’s singing disgust me.
Lord, forgive those hateful comments about his style of singing. These comments are an example of how some “Christians” can be the most hateful, self-righteous people around. To criticize someone’s expression of worship to their God is to be like the Pharisees, who Jesus scolded as being hypocrites. Let people be free to worship God according to their own personality and style! Get your eyes on Jesus.
Theresa PowellAug 10, 2020 at 1:03 pm
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I enjoy watching Mr.Randy knap because he’s all about pleasing God our Heavenly Father.and that’s the way you should bend when you are glorifying Jehovah God. ( He said keep your eyes on him) Mr. Knap looking in the Right Direction in The Name of Jesus Christ Keep it up
Look to the hills which cometh our help!
Margaret HoltAug 10, 2020 at 7:54 am
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I like Randy, He sings wonderfully. I wish people would stop complaining about him. So he moves and looks like he’s straining. So what?
Theresa A TurnboJul 9, 2020 at 7:20 pm
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Can you please have Randy to stop bending backward that is not Christian like for young people to see. I watch ur show but don’t watch him, when he comes on to sing because I don’t like to see him do that.
June HallJun 4, 2023 at 11:58 pm
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Randy’s singing is anointed of GOD! I choose to believe! He isn’t my favorite, but, we all like different kind of singers. God uses all kind of singers because we are all different. Don’t judge him, praise God! I don’t like lots of music my friends love & they don’t like what I like! Praise GOD for the different kinds of music! All worshiping God the Creator & Christ the Savior!
Robin SmithMay 10, 2020 at 8:18 am
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Randy is without a doubt, my very favorite gospel singer! He puts so much emotion and feeling into what he is singing. He always has a huge smile on his face as he conveys how much he loves the Lord!
What irritates me is seeing someone singing about Jesus and they show no emotion, standing there stiff as a board with no smile. I mean they’re singing about the One who died for all! If you can’t get excited about that, you must have a heart of stone! That’s why I love watching Randy perform! He makes me want to jump up and shout a joyful noise to the Lord!!!
Eugene TrumanMay 10, 2020 at 5:36 am
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Haters gonna hate on our dear BVOC – Big Voice on Campus! We love Randy and his powerful voice. Give praise brother. God bless you and your family. We offer our suffering and difficulties up to the Lord, and you should do the same with any of these dull haters. Great singer and great person!
MaryMay 10, 2020 at 2:31 am
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Randy, please quit moving like you do when you sing. You also look like you have to strain your voice!!!
Fran WoodsMar 10, 2020 at 11:40 pm
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Randy has a beautiful voice and really doesn’t need to do all of the theatrical moves to project the message of his songs. I just wish he would not act like the singers of the world. He takes some of the spiritual blessings out of a song by his actions.
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