He became one of the country's biggest names in gospel, with songs that were covered by Destiny's Child, Whitney Houston and ...

Renowned gospel singer Richard Smallwood, known for 'Total Praise,' has died. Celebrate his legacy and impact on gospel music ...

The world of gospel music, both here in Richmond and beyond, is mourning the loss of GRAMMY award-winning artist Richard ...

Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated "I Love the Lord" and "Total Praise" singer, has died, according to his family. He ...

Renowned vocalist and Grammy-nominated gospel singer Richard Smallwood died of complications from kidney failure on Tuesday.

Every year, we remember some of the writers, actors, musicians, filmmakers and performers who died over the past year, and ...

Richard Smallwood worked with multiple record labels, leading to the release of multiple albums throughout his career.

Richard Smallwood, gospel music legend behind 'Total Praise,' dies at 77 from kidney failure. Fans and stars mourn his powerful legacy.

His hit song ‘Total Praise’ was included in the group Destiny’s Child’s  a capella “Gospel Medley,” performed by a cantor at ...

Richard Smallwood opened up about his health battle on a few occasions, addressing how it impacted his work. Richard Smallwood has recently passed away on December 30, 2025. Aged 77, he was suffering ...

Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated gospel powerhouse, died on December 30, 2025, at age 77. The Washington DC native passed peacefully at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Centre in Sandy ...

Born in November 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Washington, D.C., Richard Smallwood began playing the piano at age ...