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Willie Mae Ford Smith (June 23, 1904 – February 2, 1994) was an American musician and Christian evangelist instrumental in the development and spread of gospel music in the United States. She grew up singing with her family, joining a quartet with her sisters. Later she became acquainted with Thomas A. Dorsey, the "Father of Gospel Music", when he co-founded the in 1932. Smith started the St. Louis chapter and became the director of the national organization's Soloist's Bureau, training up and coming singers in the gospel blues style. She became known for her nurturing temperament, leading to her commonly being called "Mother Smith" by those within her musical circle. For a decade she traveled ceaselessly tutoring, singing, and preaching in churches and at revivals. Her appearances were r

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  • فيلي ماي فورد سميث (ar)
  • Willie Mae Ford Smith (en)
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  • فيلي ماي فورد سميث (بالإنجليزية: Willie Mae Ford Smith)‏ هي مغنية أمريكية، ولدت في 23 يونيو 1904 في رولينغ فورك في الولايات المتحدة، وتوفيت في 2 فبراير 1994 في سانت لويس في الولايات المتحدة. (ar)
  • Willie Mae Ford Smith (June 23, 1904 – February 2, 1994) was an American musician and Christian evangelist instrumental in the development and spread of gospel music in the United States. She grew up singing with her family, joining a quartet with her sisters. Later she became acquainted with Thomas A. Dorsey, the "Father of Gospel Music", when he co-founded the in 1932. Smith started the St. Louis chapter and became the director of the national organization's Soloist's Bureau, training up and coming singers in the gospel blues style. She became known for her nurturing temperament, leading to her commonly being called "Mother Smith" by those within her musical circle. For a decade she traveled ceaselessly tutoring, singing, and preaching in churches and at revivals. Her appearances were r (en)
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  • Willie Mae Ford Smith (en)
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  • Willie Mae Ford Smith (en)
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  • Willie Mae Ford (en)
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  • St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. (en)
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  • Rolling Fork, Mississippi, U.S. (en)
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