Doris Akers

Doris Akers
Background information
Born
Doris Mae Akers

(1923-05-21)May 21, 1923
Brookfield, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJuly 26, 1995(1995-07-26) (aged 72)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresGospel
OccupationsComposer, arranger, recording artist
InstrumentsPiano, Voice
Years active1945–1995
LabelsScore, Superb, Songs of the Cross, Imperial, RCA Victor, Christian Faith, Manna Records, Praise, Worship
Formerly ofSimmons-Akers Singers

Doris Mae Akers (May 21, 1923 – July 26, 1995) was an American gospel music composer, arranger and singer who is considered to be "one of the most underrated gospel composers of the 20th century [who] wrote more than 500 songs". Known for her work with the Sky Pilot Choir, she was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001.

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