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Singer. songwriter. arranger. Years active. 1931–1972. Labels. Stateside. Vanguard. Clara Mae Ward [1] (April 21, 1924 – January 16, 1973) [4] [5] was an American gospel singer who achieved great artistic and commercial success during the 1940s and 1950s, as leader of the Famous Ward Singers.
By 1950, the Ward Singers were the hottest female gospel group in the land. Two of their songs— Surely God Is Able and Move Up a Little Higher , both released by Gotham that year—became major gospel hits, said to have sold more than a million copies each.
Sep 25, 2023 · The Clara Ward Singers were an iconic American gospel group that rose to prominence in the mid-20th century. Known for their soul-stirring harmonies and powerful performances, they captivated audiences worldwide with their musical talents.
Widely acclaimed among the greatest soloists in gospel history, Clara Ward was also the subject of much criticism from purists -- with her backing group, the Ward Singers, she pushed gospel out of the…. Read Full Biography.
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