Mahalia Jackson
Birthday October 26, 1911
Birth Sign Scorpio
Birthplace Neworleans, Louisiana
DEATH DATE January 27, 1972 (age 60)
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About
Gospel singer who inspired millions of listeners and released many gold-certified albums. She released hits like "How I Got Over," which won a Grammy Award.
Before Fame
She started singing at Mount Mariah Baptist Church.
Trivia
Her song "Move On Up a Little Higher" was given the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in the gospel category, inducted in 1998.
Family Life
She married Isaac Hockenhull in 1936, and, after their divorce in 1964, she married Sigmond Galloway.
Associated With
She was highly praised as an influential artist by Harry Belafonte.
