Smallwood died at the age of 77 from complications of kidney failure on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

The Grammy-nominated composer and gospel pioneer, whose music transformed modern worship and inspired generations of churches and artists, is remembered for blending faith, excellence, and spiritual ...

Eight-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer Richard Smallwood has died at 77. His representative announced that Smallwood ...

Louisiana's King of Honky Tonk Heaven Jimmy Swaggart was the last surviving musical cousins from Ferriday that included Jerry ...

WASHINGTON — Richard Smallwood, a well-known and beloved gospel singer, pianist and songwriter, has died at the age of 77. He passed away Dec. 30 from problems related to kidney failure at a nursing ...

Richard Smallwood, a giant of gospel music, died on December 30. For decades, the composer and recording artist infused church hymns with a contemporary sound.

Smallwood, a Howard University graduate, wrote the gospel hit “Total Praise.” His songs were performed and recorded by artists such as Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Destiny’s Child and Boyz II Men.

"I go where God sends me," said Nutall, a Chicago native who lives in Montgomery. After studying the Bible, she found her ...

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said Wednesday that he has not lost control of the House, after several Republicans crossed over to sign a Democratic-led discharge petition to extend Affordable Care ...

Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77. Smallwood died Tuesday of complications of kidney failure at a rehabilitation and ...

Dancehall star Spice begins 2026 with a faith-driven gospel single and visual rooted in her near-death experience and ...

Richard Smallwood, the eight-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer and composer, has died. He was 77. A representative for Smallwood confirmed the "Total Praise" musician died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, at ...