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Doris Akers

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American music composer, arranger and singer (1923-1995)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1923 to 1995 · aged 72
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Doris Mae Akers was an American gospel music composer, arranger and singer who is considered to be "one of the most underrated gospel composers of the 20th century [who] wrote more than 500 songs". Known for her work with the Sky Pilot Choir, she was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001.

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Bethel A.M.E. Church in Kirksville, Missouri, where Doris Akers first learned to sing and play Gospel music.Bethel A.M.E. Church in Kirksville, Missouri, where Doris Akers first learned to sing and play Gospel music.

Awards 1

2001Gospel Music Hall of Fame

Connected to Doris 3

Ralph CarmichaelAlso won Gospel Music Hall of FameAlbertina WalkerAlso won Gospel Music Hall of FameStuart HamblenAlso won Gospel Music Hall of Fame

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Dave Meros43.5Goldie Loc43.5Satyananda Stokes43.5

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 1995 · aged 72
Wikipedia
9 languages

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