Inez Andrews
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Bishop Inez Andrews (April 14, 1929 – December 19, 2012) was an American gospel singer and recording artist.
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Biography
In 1957, Andrews became a member of the gospel group The Caravans; she auditioned for Albertina Walker (Queen Of Gospel Music) and Dorothy Norwood, and they sent for her in Chicago. She resided there, and used Chicago as a base for her performing career.
Along with Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, James Cleveland, Shirley Caesar, Cassietta George, Josephine Howard, Eddie Williams, James Herndon, and Delores Washington, she became one of the major stars of gospel's golden age. The Caravans produced songs such as "Lord Keep Me Day By Day", "Remember Me" "I Won't Be Back" and several other hits in which Andrews was lead vocalist, including "Mary Don't You Weep", "I'm Not Tired Yet", "Make It In", "He Won't Deny Me" and "I'm Willing".
She released a reunion album with The Caravans, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, and original soprano Delores Washington, entitled Paved the Way.
Solo career
After a stellar career with the Caravans, she left the group in 1962 and had huge success with her crossover hit, "Lord Don't Move the Mountain". Andrews recorded on many labels since the 1950s and has many albums and hit songs to her credit, some of which she composed herself.
Personal life
Andrews was a dedicated Christian and family person and raised seven children during her career in gospel music. She died on December 19, 2012 at the age of 83.
Honors and awards
In 2002 Andrews was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame. Inez Andrews memory will be honoured the Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legend Award in the 2013 Stellar Awards.
Discography
Studio albums
- 1963 - The Need Of Prayer
- 1972 - Lord Don't Move That Mountain
- 1975 - This Is Not The First Time I've Been Last
- 1979 - Chapter 5
- 1981 - I Made A Step
- 1982 - My Testimony
- 1984 - Lord Lift Us Up
- 1986 - Jehovah Is His Name
- 1987 - The Two Sides Of Inez Andrews
- 1988 - If Jesus Came To Your Town Today
- 198? - Close To Thee
- 1990 - A Sinner's Prayer
- 1990 - Lord Lift Us Up
- 1990 - My Testimony
- 1990 - I Made A Step In The Right Direction
- 1990 - Inez Andrews
- 1991 - Raise Up A Nation
- 1991 - Shine On Me
Live album
- 1974 - Live At The Munich Gospel Festival
Compilation albums
- 1999 - Headline News
- 2005 - Most Requested Songs
Singles
- 1972 - I'm Free / Lord Don't Move The Mountain
- 1975 - Help Me / God's Humble Servant
- 1980 - I'm Free / Lord Don't Move The Mountain (re-release)
- 19?? - Close To Thee