Doris Akers | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Doris Mae Akers |
Born | Brookfield, Missouri, U.S. | May 21, 1923
Died | July 26, 1995 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | (aged 72)
Genres | Gospel |
Occupation(s) | Composer, arranger, recording artist |
Instrument(s) | Piano, Voice |
Years active | 1945–1995 |
Labels | Score, Superb, Songs of the Cross, Imperial, RCA Victor, Christian Faith, Manna Records, Praise, Worship |
Formerly of | Simmons-Akers Singers |
Doris Mae Akers (May 21, 1923 – July 26, 1995)[1] 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".[2] Known for her work with the Sky Pilot Choir, she was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001.[3]