Vestal Goodman, a pioneering gospel music singer from DeKalb County who performed for half a century, died suddenly at the age of 74 Saturday while vacationing in Florida. Goodman, who grew up near ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ The Rev. Al Green, Sandi Patty, the late Vestal Goodman and BMI President Frances Preston will be inducted next month into the Gospel Music Association's Gospel Music Hall of ...

NASHVILLE, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- Vestal Goodman, known as the "queen of gospel" for her half-century musical career, died Saturday while visiting family in Orlando, Fla. She was 74. Goodman, part of the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Vestal Goodman, a pioneering gospel music singer who performed for half a century, including a stint on "The PTL Club" with Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, died Saturday. She was ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The late Vestal Goodman, the Rev. Al Green, Sandi Patty and BMI president Frances Preston will become the newest members of the Gospel Music Association's Hall of Fame. The four ...

What: Singer, widely known as Queen of Southern Gospel Music. Type of music: Traditional gospel. Alabama roots: From Fyffe, in DeKalb County, at top of Sand Mountain. Known for: Powerful voice, ...

NASHVILLE (AP) — Vestal Goodman, a pioneering gospel music singer who performed for half a century, including a stint on The PTL Club with Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, died Saturday. She was 74.Vestal ...