Richard Smallwood, a celebrated gospel musician and eight-time Grammy nominee, passed away at 77 due to kidney failure. Known for songs like "Total Praise," his music inspired many, including famous ...

The late Calvin Newton of Lookout Mountain, Ga. called his friend Larry Ford the best tenor Gospel singer of his lifetime.

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

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 ...

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

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

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

The gospel music world is in mourning following the death of Richard Smallwood, a revered composer, pianist, and singer whose ...

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

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

Richard Smallwood, a towering figure in gospel music whose compositions shaped the sound of worship for generations, has died ...