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| | Born on 23.01.1929, in Memphis, Tennessee
Died on 03.01.1995 in Los Angeles, California.
Cassietta George was an American gospel vocalist, and composer for many of the songs sung by . George was a member of Queen of Gospel 's , the most popular touring gospel group from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s. She also helped to found the groundbreaking all-female acapella group, in the early 1950s. George also briefly sang with in his ensemble before moving to Chicago and joining . She later launched a successful solo career, recording over 16 albums in Los Angeles for Audio Arts Inc. Along the way, George wrote over a hundred songs, and was twice nominated for a Grammy in 1969 & 1979, for Best Soul Gospel Performance. In 2017, she was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame. |
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