Cassietta George

The potent, clarion voice of Cassietta George rips through crowds with a moving, joyful noise. Though she had a distinguished solo career during the '60s and '70s, many still best remember George for her work with one of the best all-female gospel quartets of all time, <a href="spotify:artist:5ovZ9KFI7iYQFMT2O6DJhU">the Caravans</a>, in which she was one of the lead singers and a key songwriter.

George was born in Memphis, Tennessee. When she was four, she began singing in her father's church. Before getting involved with <a href="spotify:artist:5ovZ9KFI7iYQFMT2O6DJhU">the Caravans</a> in 1954, she gained experience singing with other quartets, and her style was heavily influenced by that of <a href="spotify:artist:0FNW4zTrB6JjDb5ctjbX28">Clara Ward</a>. While in the seminal group, she sang beside such greats as <a href="spotify:artist:5g1lWbZIQ0LCWbKmRJDSSn">James Cleveland</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3GlX5THsFQhKH2lT8tblZv">Albertina Walker</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3KT4jB978CkSbdqWbLgT1x">Inez Andrews</a>, Delores Washington, and <a href="spotify:artist:5hrUVXJsPParZB87QtAz1R">Shirley Caesar</a>, but only spent a year with them before leaving. George returned to <a href="spotify:artist:5ovZ9KFI7iYQFMT2O6DJhU">the Caravans</a> in 1960 and sang with them for the next five years. After that, she launched a successful solo career, recording over ten albums in Los Angeles for Audio Arts, Inc., touring constantly and writing over 100 songs. Along the way, George was twice nominated for a Grammy. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi