Actor
Born Oct 26, 1911 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Active 1958–1972 · Awards: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Order of Lincoln
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mahalia Jackson (October 26, 1911 – January 27, 1972) was an American gospel singer. Possessing a contralto voice, she was referred to as "The Queen of Gospel".