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.
1979
Manna Records (2), Manna Records (2)
LP, Album
1976
Golden Rule (3)
LP, Album
1974
Manna Records (2)
LP
1973
Manna Records (2)
LP
1966
Christian Faith Recordings
LP
1965
RCA Victor
7", Single
1965
1964
Crusade Records
LP
1964
1963
1957
RCA Victor, RCA Victor, RCA Victor
7", EP, Promo
1957
RCA Victor
LP, Album, Mono
1953
Imperial
Shellac, 10"
Crusade Records
LP, Album
Zondervan
LP, Album
Alma Records, Inc.
7", Single
Christian Faith Recordings
LP
Christian Faith Recordings
LP, Album
2025
Shanachie
LP, RSD, Red
2023
Acrobat
4xCDr, Comp
2022
Extra Celestial Arts
LP, Album
2022
Jim Records
CD, Album
2018
Strikezone Records
CD, Album
2017
Not On Label
CD, Album
2016
Sony Music, Legacy, RCA
Box, Comp, 60t + 46xCD, Album, RE + 11xCD, Comp, R
2016
Real Gone Music
CD, Comp
2016
Gaither Music Group, Gaither Music Group
CD, Comp
2016
2014
2013
Kurt Kaiser Music
2xCD, Album
2012
ElvisMatters, ElvisMatters
CD, Mag
2012
Not On Label (Gloryland Gospel Band Self-Released)
CD
2012
Magnolia Jazzband
CD, Album
2012
K Music (2)
CD, EP
2011
Sony Music Commercial Music Group, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
CD, Comp
2010
The Franklin Mint, RCA, Legacy, Sun (9)
32xCD, Comp + 4xCD, Album, RE + 7", RE + Box
2010
Big Idea, Big Idea
CD, Album, Comp
2009
2008
PGP RTS
CD, Album
2007
K.I. Entertainment Group, K.I. Entertainment Group
2xCD, Album, Comp, RE
2007
Retribution Records (4)
CD
2007
2006
Universal Music
CD, Comp
2006
IDN (2), Thompkins Marketing
CD, Album
2006
2005
M.C. Records (2), M.C. Records (2)
CD, Album
2004
Creative Kirche Music
CD, Album
2004
2003
Big Idea
CD, Album
2003
GIA (2)
CD, Album
2003
2002
Not On Label
CD, Album
2002
Not On Label
CD, Album
2002
2002
2001
Sons Of David (2)
CD, Album
2001
Not On Label
CD, Album
2000
1999
Brentwood Records
CD, Album
1999
Zlati Zvoki
Cass, Album
1999
Trevecca Nazarene University
CD, Album
1998
1997
Lynor
CD, Album
1997
1996
Benson, Benson
CD, Album
1995
Not On Label
CD, Album
1995
1994
Word, The Acapella Company
CD, Album
1993
1992
Karst Ministries
CD
1992
1991
1991
1989
1987
Reunion Records
7", Promo
1987
1985
1984
1983
Malaco Records
LP, Album
1983
Not On Label
LP, Album
1983
Atlanta International Records, Consolating Sound Records
LP, Album
1983
1982
Not On Label
LP, Album
1982
1981
Not On Label
LP, Album
1981
1981
1980
Savoy Records
2xLP, Album
1980
Impact (7)
Box, Album, Comp + 3xLP
1980
1979
Klango
LP, Album
1979
Not On Label (The New Gospel Tones Self-released)
LP, Album, Que
1979
1979
1978
Not On Label
LP
1978
Not On Label (Priscilla Galetar Self-released)
LP, Album
1978
1977
Phono (2)
7", Single
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