Mahalia Jackson (/ məˈheɪliə / mə-HAY-lee-ə; born Mahala Jackson; October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) [a] was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century.

Apr 2, 2014 · 20th-century recording artist Mahalia Jackson, known as the Queen of Gospel, is revered as one of the greatest musical figures in U.S. history.

Jan 23, 2025 · Mahalia Jackson (born October 26, 1911, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.—died January 27, 1972, Evergreen Park, near Chicago, Illinois) was an American gospel music singer, known as the “Queen of Gospel Song.”

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With a powerful and commanding voice, Mahalia Jackson was one of the greatest Gospel Singers of the world. Mahalia’s first exposure in singing came during her childhood, when she sang at the famous Mount Moriah Baptist Church.

Stores across the nation scrambled to keep up with the demand for Mahalia Jackson's first and greatest hit. The song propelled Jackson to worldwide celebrity; she became a force in radio and television, areas off-limits to African American musicians and entertainers.

Feb 25, 2021 · To the numerous trailblazers receiving special attention this Black History Month, The Network Journal adds Mahalia Jackson, a platinum-selling, seven-time Grammy-winning gospel singer and political activist, hailed “The Queen of Gospel” in her heyday.

Mahalia Jackson was an outstanding American singer in the genres of gospel and spirituals. She was born on October 26, 1911, on Water Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mahalia was the third of six children born to Charity Clark and Johnny Jackson.

Jan 23, 2007 · Quintessential gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, often called the “Queen of Gospel,” was born on October 26, 1911, to an impoverished family in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer, the leading exponent of the music in her generation, and sometimes regarded as the best in the history of the genre.