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Gospel Music

45 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Andraé CrouchPerson · Music memorabiliaAndraé Edward Crouch (July 1, 1942 – January 8, 2015) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer and pastor.
Angelique KidjoPerson · Music memorabiliaAngélique Kpasseloko Hinto Hounsinou Kandjo Manta Zogbin Kidjo (born c. 1960) is a French-Beninese musician, actress, and activist.
Anita BryantAuthor · BooksAnita Jane Bryant (March 25, 1940 – December 16, 2024) was an American singer. She had three top 20 hits in the United States in the early 1960s.
Anna-Lena LöfgrenPerson · Music memorabiliaAnna-Lena Löfgren (1 May 1944 – 21 May 2010) was a Swedish singer from Stockholm. During the years 1962 and 1995, more than 40 of her songs made it onto Svensktoppen, the record chart of…
Aretha FranklinPerson · Music memorabiliaAretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) was an American singer-songwriter and pianist.
Billy PrestonPerson · Music memorabiliaWilliam Everett Preston (September 2, 1946 – June 6, 2006) was an American keyboardist, singer, and songwriter whose work encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk, and gospel.
CeeLo GreenPerson · Music memorabiliaThomas DeCarlo Callaway-Burton (born May 30, 1975), known professionally as CeeLo Green (or Cee Lo Green or simply Cee-Lo), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and…
Charlie DanielsPerson · Film memorabiliaCharles Edward Daniels (October 28, 1936 – July 6, 2020) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician.
Charlie RichPerson · Music memorabilia
Chris WillisPerson · Music memorabiliaChristopher Kevin Willis (born February 26, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Connie SmithPerson · Music memorabiliaConstance June Stuart (née Meador; born August 14, 1941), known professionally as Connie Smith, is an American country music singer and songwriter.
Crystal GaylePerson · Music memorabiliaBrenda Gail Webb (born January 9, 1951), known professionally as Crystal Gayle, is an American country music singer widely known for her 1977 hit "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue".
David FosterPerson · Music memorabiliaDavid Walter Foster (born November 1, 1949) is a Canadian and American record producer, composer, arranger, and musician.
Della ReesePerson · Film memorabiliaDella Reese (born Delloreese Patricia Early; July 6, 1931 – November 19, 2017) was an American singer, actress, television personality, author and ordained minister.
Doc WatsonPerson · Music memorabiliaArthel Lane "Doc" Watson (March 3, 1923 – May 29, 2012) was an American guitarist, songwriter, and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music.
Donny HathawayPerson · Music memorabiliaDonny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was an American soul singer, keyboardist, songwriter, backing vocalist, and arranger who Rolling Stone described as a "soul…
Duke EllingtonPerson · Music memorabiliaEdward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life.
Erma FranklinPerson · Music memorabiliaErma Vernice Franklin (March 13, 1938 – September 7, 2002) was an American gospel and soul singer.
Etta JamesPerson · Music memorabiliaJamesetta Hawkins (January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012), known professionally as Etta James, was an American singer and songwriter.
Fred HammondPerson · Music memorabiliaFrederick William Hammond (born December 27, 1960) is an American gospel singer, bass guitar player, and record producer.
Grandpa JonesPerson · Music memorabilia
Inez AndrewsPerson · Music memorabiliaSister Inez Andrews, born Inez McConico (April 14, 1929 – December 19, 2012) and better known as Inez Andrews, was an American gospel singer, who was noted for her powerful, wide-ranging…
J. D. SumnerPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn Daniel Sumner (November 19, 1924 – November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice, and his innovation in the Christian and…
James BrownPerson · Music memorabiliaJames Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, musician, and record producer.
Jerry Lee LewisPerson · Music memorabiliaJerry Lee Lewis (September 29, 1935October 28, 2022) was an American country music and rock and roll pianist, singer, and songwriter.
Johnny CashPerson · Music memorabiliaJohn R. Cash (born J. R. Cash; February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter.
Kirk FranklinPerson · Music memorabiliaKirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American gospel songwriter, composer, record producer, rapper, singer, and choir director.
Little RichardPerson · Music memorabiliaRichard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), better known by his stage name Little Richard, was an American singer, pianist and songwriter.
Mahalia JacksonPerson · Music memorabiliaMahalia Jackson (born Mahala Jackson; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century.
Mary Lou WilliamsPerson · Music memorabiliaMary Lou Williams (born Mary Elfrieda Scruggs; May 8, 1910 – May 28, 1981) was an American jazz pianist, arranger, and composer.
Pat BoonePerson · Music memorabiliaPatrick Charles Eugene Boone[1] (born June 1, 1934) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, author, television personality, radio host, and philanthropist.
Peacock RecordsOrganisation · Music memorabiliaPeacock Records was an American record label, founded in 1949 by Don Robey in Houston, Texas, United States.
Ray CharlesPerson · Music memorabiliaRay Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist.
Reba McEntirePerson · Film memorabiliaReba Nell McEntire (born March 28, 1955), or simply Reba, is an American country singer and actress. Dubbed "The Queen of Country", she has sold more than 75 million records worldwide.
Reverend Gary DavisPerson · Music memorabiliaGary D. Davis (April 30, 1896 – May 5, 1972), known as Reverend Gary Davis and Blind Gary Davis, was an American blues and gospel singer who was also proficient on the banjo, guitar and…
Sam CookePerson · Music memorabiliaSamuel Cooke (Cook; January 22, 1931 – December 11, 1964) was an American soul singer and songwriter.
Sister Rosetta TharpePerson · Music memorabiliaSister Rosetta Tharpe (born Rosetta Nubin, March 20, 1915 – October 9, 1973) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Solomon BurkePerson · Music memorabiliaSolomon Vincent McDonald Burke (born James Solomon McDonald, March 21, 1940 – October 10, 2010) was an American singer who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues as one of the founding…
Tennessee Ernie FordPerson · Music memorabiliaErnest Jennings Ford (February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991), known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford, was an American singer and television host who enjoyed success in the country and…
Wallace DavenportPerson · Music memorabiliaIllustration — Wallace Davenport at the 1976 North Sea Jazz Festival.
Whitney HoustonPerson · Music memorabiliaWhitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, film producer, and record producer.
Yolanda AdamsPerson · Music memorabiliaYolanda Yvette Adams (born August 27, 1961) is an American gospel singer, actress, and host of her own nationally syndicated morning gospel show.

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