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Doris Akers

Doris Akers

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Doris Mae Akers

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Gospel music composer, arranger and singer born in Brookfield, Missouri May 21,1923. Inductee of both the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame (2001) and Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame (2011). Composed first song "Keep the Fire Burning in Me" by age ten.

She is probably best known for composing the songs, “Sweet, Sweet Spirit,” “Sweet Jesus,” and “I Cannot Fail the Lord", and co-wrote “Lord, Don’t Move the Mountain” with her long-time friend, Mahalia Jackson.

Akers passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota July 26,1995.

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Wikipedia , Archive.org

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Doris Akers And The Ministers, Sky Pilot Choir

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Doris Ackers, Akers, Ankers, D. Akers, Doris Akins, Doris Akirs, Dorris Akers, D. Akars, Acres, Doris Akens, The Doris Akers, The Doris Akers Choir

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