The Singing Nun
Belgian nun and musician · Belgium · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1933 to 1985 · aged 51
Jeanne-Paule Marie Deckers, religious name Luc Gabriel,, better known as Sœur Sourire and often called "The singing nun" in English-speaking countries, was a singer-songwriter and former member of a community of the Third Order of Saint Dominic.
The Singing Nun is read about 368 times a day, in 26 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.
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About this person
In 1963, she acquired widespread fame with the release of the Belgian French song Dominique, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and other charts, along with her debut album.
Country
Belgium
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 1985 · aged 51
Where to find them
The same award as The
Barbara MandrellBoth received Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance
Gloria GaitherBoth received Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance
Mahalia JacksonBoth received Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance
Donna SummerBoth received Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance
