Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77.

After college, Smallwood taught music at the University of Maryland and went on to form the Richard Smallwood Singers in 1977 ...

Smallwood, a Howard University graduate, wrote the gospel hit “Total Praise.” His songs were performed and recorded by ...

He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were recorded by stars like Whitney Houston.

His hit song ‘Total Praise’ was included in the group Destiny’s Child’s  a capella “Gospel Medley,” performed by a cantor at ...

Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated "I Love the Lord" and "Total Praise" singer, has died, according to his family. He ...

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Grammy-nominated gospel icon Richard Smallwood has died at the age of 77 from complications related to kidney failure, it has ...