Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer who is widely regarded as one of the twentieth century’s most influential vocalists.

Jackson’s 40-year career was instrumental in the development and spread of gospel blues in black churches across the United States. Charity Clark and Johnny Jackson, a stevedore and weekend barber, raised Mahalia Jackson. Clark and Jackson were unmarried at the time, which was common among black women in New Orleans.

Jackson worked and attended church on Wednesday evenings, Friday nights, and the majority of Sundays. Jackson joined the junior choir at the age of 12 because she already had a powerful voice. In New Orleans, she was surrounded by music, mostly blues pouring out of her neighbors’ houses, but she was fascinated by second line funeral processions returning from cemeteries when the musicians played brisk jazz. Her older cousin Fred, who was not as intimidated by Duke, collected both types of records.

What was Mahalia Jackson net worth at the time of death?

Mahalia Jackson’s net worth was $24 million at the time of her death.