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Dottie Peoples
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Peoples in 2020
Background information
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Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Genres Gospel, jazz
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, producer, tour director
Years active 1974–present
Labels Church Door, Atlanta International, AIR Gospel, DP Muzik Group

Dorothy "Dottie" Peoples is a famous American gospel singer. She was born in Dayton, Ohio. After finishing high school, Dottie traveled and performed with another gospel music pioneer, Dorothy Norwood. Dorothy Norwood was part of a group called the Caravans.

Dottie also spent some time singing jazz. In 1979, she moved to Atlanta. There, she went back to her gospel music roots. People often call her the "Songbird of the South" because of her beautiful voice.

Dottie Peoples' Music Journey

Dottie Peoples has had an amazing career in music. She has performed at many important events. For example, she sang with the band Widespread Panic at the very first Bonnaroo Music Festival. She also performed with Dorothy Norwood.

Famous Performances

Dottie Peoples sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 1996 Olympics! This was a huge honor. She also sang her popular song "He's an On Time God" at the memorial service for John Lewis. John Lewis was a very important leader in American history. Dottie also performed at the 2020 Stellar Awards, which celebrate gospel music.

Special Recognition

Dottie Peoples has received an honorary Doctor of Sacred Music degree. This special award came from the Global Evangelical Christian College. She also often tours and performs with her friend, Garnelle Hubbard-Spearman.

Dottie Peoples' Albums

Dottie Peoples has released many albums throughout her career. Many of her albums have been very popular. They have appeared on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart. This chart lists the most popular gospel albums in the country.

  • Surely God Is Able (1984) – This album stayed on the Billboard chart for 37 weeks!
  • Is It Worth It All? (1987)
  • Live at Salem Baptist Church (1993)
  • Christmas With Dottie (1995)
  • Live: Featuring "On time God" (1995) – This album was on the Billboard chart for 112 weeks. It reached number 3!
  • Count on God, Live (1996)
  • Testify (1997) – This album was on the Billboard chart for 47 weeks.
  • The Collection: Songs of Love & Faith (1998)
  • God Can & God Will (1999) – This album was on the Billboard chart for 66 weeks.
  • Show Up and Show Out (2000) – This album was on the Billboard chart for 31 weeks.
  • Churchin' with Dottie (2002) – This album was on the Billboard chart for 80 weeks. It also appeared on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-hop Albums chart.
  • The Water I Give (2003)
  • Live In Memphis – He Said It (2005)
  • Do It! (2008) – This album was on the Billboard chart for 13 weeks.
  • I Got This: Live! (2013) – This album was on the Billboard chart for 10 weeks.

Awards and Honors

Dottie Peoples has won many awards for her music. These awards celebrate her talent and her contributions to gospel music.

Dottie Peoples' Awards
Year Awards Show Nomination Category Result
1994 Atlanta Gospel Choice Award "Pure Love" Song of the Year Won
1994 Atlanta Gospel Choice Award (herself) Female Soloist Traditional Won
1995 Atlanta Gospel Choice Award "On Time God" Song of the Year Won
1995 Atlanta Gospel Choice Award Best Choir of the Year Won
1995 Atlanta Gospel Choice Award "Everybody Ought to Know Who Jesus Is" Song of the Year Won
1995 Gospel Music Workshop of America/Gospel Excellence Awards Album of the Year-Traditional
1995 Gospel Music Workshop of America/Gospel Excellence Awards (herself) Female Vocalist of the Year
1995 Gospel Music Workshop of America/Gospel Excellence Awards "On Time God" Song of the Year
1995 Vision Awards Bobby Jones Gospel Won
1995 Stellar Awards (herself) Female Vocalist-Traditional Won
1995 Stellar Awards Choir of the Year-Traditional Won
1995 Stellar Awards On Time God Album of the Year Won
1995 Stellar Awards "On Time God" Song of the Year Won
1996 Stellar Awards (herself) Top Female Vocalist Won
1996 NAACP Phoenix Awards (herself) Female Vocalist of the Year Won
1997 Gospel Music Workshop of America/Gospel Excellence Awards Traditional Album of the Year
1997 Gospel Music Workshop of America/Gospel Excellence Awards (herself) Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year
1997 Gospel Music Workshop of America/Gospel Excellence Awards "Count On God" Song of the Year
1997 National Association of Independent Record Distributors (Indie Award) Gospel Album of the Year
1997 James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award Won
2000 42nd Annual Grammy Awards God Can & God Will Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album Nominated
2000 Soul Train Music Awards God Can & God Will Best Gospel Album of the Year Won
2000 Dove Awards God Can Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year Won
2002 44th Annual Grammy Awards Show Up and Show Out Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album Nominated
2005 47th Annual Grammy Awards The Water I Give Grammy Award for Best Traditional Gospel Album Nominated
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