Mahalia Jackson was a Gospel singer who was born in 1911 & died in 1972. She was labeled, The "Queen of Gospel Music". She left a legacy of gospel recordings & performances that remain unmatched to this day. She grew up in New Orleans, & although she was familiar with records of Bessie Smith & other blues singers, her father, who was a preacher, allowed only religious music to be played at home. Jackson made her first record in 1934, & eleven years later, she achieved national fame with "Move On Up A Little Higher", which sold a million copies. In 1950, she made her first appearance at Carnegie Hall.
Jackson has been credited with popularizing the gospel sound with her unforgettable recordings, Precious Lord, Bless This Household, & Let the Church Role On. She won Grammy Awards for her albums Great Songs of Love, Faith, & Make a Joyful Noise.
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