Popularly referred to as the "Queen of Gospel Music," Albertina Walker's personal history reads almost like the story of Gospel music itself. Through The Caravans, the gospel music group she founded, Walker has been nicknamed "Star Maker"for breaking out such legendary artists as James Cleveland, Bessie Griffin, Shirley Caesar, and Dorothy Norwood to name a few. Her career has earned her a Grammy Award along with 10 other nominations, 5 Gold Records, 3 Dove Awards and an induction into the 2001 Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee. She has tirelessly created a body of work that will echo her own heart of a lifetime devoted to the gospel and its uplifting music. Why did we choose to call this series Gospel Roots.? To us at Sonorous, the music is the basis of future Christian and Gospel Music. These minstrel pioneers embody the soul and spirit of Gospel Music. We are proud to be in the position to release from the iconic HOB catalog music from the formative years of Gospel Soul. It is original, it is historic, it is inspiring and it paved the way for future generation of artists to follow.