Doris Akers
Doris Mae Akers (May 21, 1923 – July 26, 1995) 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". Known for her work with the Sky Pilot Choir, she was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
Doris Akers | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Doris Mae Akers |
| Born | May 21, 1923 Brookfield, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 1995 (aged 72) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| 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 |
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