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 …

Nov 29, 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 …

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.

Feb 23, 2025 · He purchased her records, took them back to France and played them on public radio. The Académie Charles Cros awarded Jackson their Grand Prix du Disque for “I Can Put My Trust in …

Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer, widely considered one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century. With a career spanning 40 years, Jackson was integral to the...

Feb 24, 2025 · Explore the life of Mahalia Jackson, the legendary gospel singer known for her powerful voice and impact on music and civil rights.

But Jackson found her greatest inspiration at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, where she sang on Wednesday, Friday, and four times on Sunday. Even at age 12, her powerful voice could be heard all …

As the “Queen of Gospel,” Mahalia Jackson sang all over the world, performing with the same passion at the presidential inauguration of John F. Kennedy that she exhibited when she sang at fundraising …

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, …

Mahalia Jackson was a strong advocate for civil rights and often used her music to support the movement. She sang at the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, just before …