Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. Born on October 26, 1911 in New Orleans, Louisiana, she played a pivotal role in the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches across the United States. Despite facing racial segregation during her time, Jackson achieved remarkable success with a recording career that spanned four decades. She sold an estimated 22 million records and performed for integrated and secular audiences worldwide. Her powerful voice earned her the title "Queen of Gospel." In recognition of her immense impact on music, Mahalia Jackson was posthumously inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
Similar artists to Mahalia Jackson include The Soul Stirrers, The Dixie Hummingbirds, Marion Williams, Shirley Caesar, The Golden Gate Quartet, The Swan Silvertones, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Dorothy Love Coates, The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Mighty Clouds Of Joy, Mississippi Mass Choir,
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