#MusicisFaith ▶ Mahalia Jackson, the “Queen of Gospel,” performed a powerful rendition of “Amazing Grace” on the “Johnny Cash Show” in 1971. As someone who dedicated her life to gospel music, Jackson may have felt at home on set at the “Johnny Cash Show” — it was taped at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, which had opened as a gospel tabernacle and decades later maintained its church pews and stained glass windows. Beginning in the 1940s, Jackson was one of the first singers to take gospel out of th

Mahalia Jackson Amazing Grace Live Performance

Mahalia Jackson's dynamic voice has soothed the souls of millions of Americans and was a shining light in the civil rights movement in the 60's. Now the Robin Roberts' biopic on the legendary singer. Nightline co-anchor Juju Chang reports. | Nightline

Mahalia Jackson was a gospel icon and activist who changed the course of the civil rights movement. #ad Danielle Brooks stars in Robin Roberts Presents: #Mahalia on Saturday, April 3rd at 8/7c on Lifetime. #TheMahaliaJacksonStory | The Hollywood Reporter

🎵✨ Happy Heavenly 114th Birthday to the Legendary Mahalia Jackson! ✨🎵 Born on October 26, 1911, Mahalia Jackson wasn’t just a singer — she was the voice of hope, faith, and freedom. 🙏🏾💫 Her powerful gospel sound carried through churches, marches, and movements, inspiring millions around the world. Known as the Queen of Gospel, Mahalia used her gift not only to uplift souls but to strengthen hearts during the Civil Rights era. ❤️ Though she’s no longer with us, her voice still echoes through