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James Blackwood

voc, 1919-2002 US
Singer of World
A.k.a. James Webre Blackwood

James Blackwood (born August 4, 1919, Choctaw County, Mississippi, USA – died February 3, 2002) was an American Gospel singer and one of the founding members of the legendary Southern Gospel group The Blackwood Brothers Quartet. James was the youngest of the brothers. He sang in the quartet from it’s beginning in 1934 until he joined the The Masters V in 1981. He won 9 Grammy Awards and 7 Dove Awards as Best Male Vocalist. James was called "Mr. Gospel Music," a title given to him by the many people who loved him. His voice was regarded as one of the best ever in gospel music. He was a co-founder of the Gospel Music Association and the National Quartet Convention. He was an original member of the The Masters V quartet and was the leader of the James Blackwood Quartet.

     
Genres
  • World
  • Folk
  • R&B/Soul
  • Pop
  • Country
Popular Tracks   
Just As I Am - Live on Gaither Hymns & Gospel Classics by Various Artists
At Calvary - Live on Because He Lives by Various Artists
Sheltered In The Arms Of God - Live on Ryman Gospel Reunion by Gaither
Where Could I Go on Special Homecoming Moments by Bill & Gloria Gaither
Everybody Will Be Happy Over There - Live on Homecoming Texas Style by Gaither
Give The World A Smile - Live on Homecoming Texas Style by Gaither
How About Your Heart? on Feelin At Home by Bill & Gloria Gaither
Oh, What A Time - What A Time Album Version on What A Time by Bill & Gloria Gaither
Then I Met The Master - Live on Old Friends by Gaither
That Glad Reunion Day - Live on Something Beautiful by Gaither

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
God Is Love: The Gospel SessionsAnn Margret And The Jordanaires, The Light Crust Doughboys With James Blackwood2002Album
Steel AwayThe Light Crust Doughboys With James Blackwood And Tom Brumley2000Album
Keep Lookin' Up: The Texas Swing SessionsJames Blackwood & The Light Crust Doughboys1997Album
TraditionallyJames Blackwood1983Album
Live In Music City U.S.A.The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Featuring The Legendary James Blackwood1979Album
You'll Never Walk AloneJames Blackwood1973Album
Sings His Favorite Gospel SolosJames Blackwood1969Album
A Musical Merry ChristmasJames Blackwood And The The Blackwood Brothers Quartet Combine With Hovie Lister And The The Statesmen Quartet1962Album
Keep On SingingJames BlackwoodAlbum
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