"Whether surviving breast cancer or a challenging career, Lily's steady refrain has been one of God's constant love, comfort, and strength. With a remarkable and unforgettable mix of acoustic, gospel, and country music, she and The Isaacs continue to inspire and entertain audiences in churches and on stage around the world!"--Page [4] of cover.

Rosetta Tharpe could sing and play guitar like no one had ever heard before. From her church's stage to Carnegie Hall, she brought her incredible gift of music to the world.

"Mahalia Jackson was known as the queen of gospel music. A close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s, she was also a civil rights activist who sang at the March on Washington. And she traveled the world, too!"--

"In this celebration, award-winning songwriter and performer Gloria Gaither reveals the stories behind the popular Gaither songs of the last half century." --Provided by the publisher.

Recounts the childhood and later career of Mahalia Jackson, who became a gospel singer of worldwide fame and sang from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial when the Reverend Martin Luther King gave his famous sermon, "I have a dream."