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Mahalia Jackson
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Mahalia Jackson

gospel singer, musician, religious leader

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1911  – 1972

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 development and spread of gospel blues in black churches throughout the U.S. During a time when racial segregation was pervasive in American society, she met considerable and unexpected success in a recording career, selling an estimated 22 million records and performing in front of integrated and secular audiences in concert halls around the world, making her one of the best-selling gospel music artists.

All Quotes by Mahalia Jackson

“If you believe in God, He will open the windows of heaven and pour blessings upon you.”
— Mahalia Jackson
“How can you sing of amazing grace and all God's wonders without using your hands?”
— Mahalia Jackson
“Money just draws flies.”
— Mahalia Jackson
“I hope to bring people to God with my songs.”
— Mahalia Jackson
“Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them.”
— Mahalia Jackson
“It is easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing, that's the Lord's test.”
— Mahalia Jackson
“Sometimes you ask God for something and you don't know what you're asking.”
— Mahalia Jackson
“Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them.”
— Mahalia Jackson
“It is easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing, that's the Lord's test.”
— Mahalia Jackson
“If you want me to sing this Christmas song with the feeling and the meaning, you better see if you can locate that check.”
— Mahalia Jackson