Richard Smallwood (Gospel Artist) Bio/Wiki, Age, Wife, Songs, Net Worth, Alive and Church

Who is Richard Smallwood? | Richard Smallwood Biography and Wiki

Richard Smallwood is an American gospel artist pianist, songwriter, and producer who was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He is well known for his hit songs “Look Up And Live”, “Give Us Peace” and “psalms”. He formed  The Richard Smallwood Singers in 1977 in Washington, DC. Smallwood is a multiple-time Grammy nominee for albums like 1984’s “Psalms”, “Healing” etc

Richard Smallwood Age and Birthday

Richard Smallwood is 71 years as of  2019. He was born on November 30, 1948, Atlanta, Georgia United States of America. Smallwood celebrates his birthday on 30th November every year.

Richard Smallwood Height and Weight

Smallwood appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Richard Smallwood Education

Richard graduated from Howard University with a degree in vocal performance and piano, as well as a degree in ethnomusicology. Smallwood was a member of The Celestials, the first gospel band on Howard University’s campus.

The band was the very first gospel act to be performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Richard was a founding partner of Howard’s first gospel choir.

Richard Smallwood Family

After doing our research, details about his parents are not available all that is known is that his mother is Mabel R. Smallwood, and she played a key role in the success of his career. It is also not known if he has any siblings.

Richard Smallwood Wife

Smallwood likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Richard Smallwood Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Richard

  • Full Name: Richard Smallwood
  • Age/ How Old?: 71 years (2019)
  • Date of Birth: November 30, 1948
  • Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia United States of America
  • Education‎: Howard University with a degree in vocal performance and piano
  • Birthday: 30th November
  • Nationality: American
  • Father’s Name: To Be Updated
  • Mother’s Name: Mabel R. Smallwood
  • Siblings: To Be Updated
  • Married?: To Be Updated
  • Children/ Kids: To Be Updated
  • Height/ How tall?: To Be Updated
  • Weight: To Be Updated
  • Profession: Gospel singer-songwriter
  • Known For: for his hit songs “Look Up And Live”,
  • Net worth:$1-$10 million

Richard Smallwood Music

The recording career of Smallwood started in 1982 with the album The Richard Smallwood Singers. The song spent 87 weeks on the Billboard Gospel 200. The follow-up, Psalms was nominated for Grammy. Two years later, the album Textures was nominated.

Textures produced the now-classical “Center Of My Joy” composed by Richard Smallwood including Bill and Gloria Gaither. He received his first Grammy, along with the Dove Award for his production of the Quincy Jones Gospel Project, Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration.

Richard, with his former Vision band, has recorded a number of successful Verity Records projects. He earned his Master’s degree in Divinity from Howard University in 2004 and joined the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

Smallwood’s next venture was recorded live at the Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center in New York City. The show includes guests Kim Burrell on “Journey,” Kelly Price on “Morning’s Broken,” Chaka Khan on “Precious Is Your Name,” and The Hawkins Family, Tramaine Hawkins

Richard Smallwood Net Worth

Working as a musician there is no doubt Smallwood earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, his/her exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Richard Smallwood Total Praise

Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills
Knowing my help is coming from You
Your peace, You give me in time of the storm
You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to you

You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to you

Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)

You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to you

Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)

Richard Smallwood Songs

  • Look Up And Live
  • Give Us Peace
  • Psalms
  • Textures
  • Vision
  • Portrait
  • Testimony
  • Look up and live
  • Live at Howard University
  • Adoration
  • Rejoice
  • Healing
  • Persuaded
  • Journey
  • Promises
  • Anthology

Richard Smallwood Albums

  • Gospel Greats (Benson, 1994)
  • Memorable Moments (Sparrow, 1999)
  • Praise & Worship Songs of Richard Smallwood With Vision (Verity, 2003)
  • Quintessential Collection (EMI Gospel, 2007)
  • “Center of My Joy” (Rhino/Shanachie, 2007)

Richard Smallwood Awards and  Achievement

He is undoubtedly, a fine musician as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments

  • Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame on November 14, 2006, at the Richland Country Club in Nashville, TN.
  • Received Howard University Distinguished Achievement Award

Frequently Asked Questions About Richard Smallwood

Who is Richard Smallwood?

Richard is an American gospel artist pianist, songwriter, and producer who was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. He is well known for his hit songs “Look Up And Live”, “Give Us Peace” and “psalms”.

How old is Richard Smallwood?

Smallwood is 71 years as of  2019. He was born on November 30, 1948, Atlanta, Georgia United States of America. Smallwood celebrates his birthday on 30th November every year.

How tall is Richard Smallwood?

Richard has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Richard Smallwood married?

Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about her love life.

How much is Richard Smallwood worth?

Richard has not yet revealed his net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under his name.

Where does Richard Smallwood live?

He is a resident of Washington DC, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Smallwood dead or alive?

He is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Smallwood now?

He is actively involved in the gospel industry. His most recent album is called Anthology which he released in 2015.

What happened to Smallwood?

Smallwood shared his story at the 2020 Healthy Churches Conference in Charlotte. Speaking to a rapt audience inside the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, he remembered how, in the 20s and 30s, he was “very unhappy” and did not know why. He recalled how, later in his life, depression leaving him paralyzed, unable to even go to a recording studio.

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