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 …

Jan 23, 2025 · Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel music singer known as the Queen of Gospel Song. Born in 1911, she first came to wide public attention in the 1930s. Her first big …

Mahalia Jackson was the first gospel singer to perform at Carnegie Hall, breaking barriers and showcasing the power of gospel music on a prestigious stage. Despite her fame and success, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. Her …

Mahalia Jackson, who rose from Deep South poverty to world renown as a passionate gospel singer, died of a heart seizure yesterday in Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, …

Often referred to as the “Queen of Gospel,” Mahalia Jackson was one of the most influential figures for contemporary gospel and blues singers. Born in 1911, Jackson grew up in a …

The 1950's, when Mahalia was at the height of her fame and earnings power which she could not have imagined growing up, Mahalia chose to use her personal power and her big heart to help …