The singer-songwriter has won several gospel music awards and has released four albums.

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Although her father encouraged Koko to pursue gospel music, she would sneak out of the house, and sing the blues with her brothers accompanying her on homemade instruments.

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Koko Taylor began singing gospel and blues music as a child in Memphis,Tennessee.

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Her music earned her four Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association and two Grammy nominations.

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Despite several chances to perform on the secular stage, Shea largely stuck with gospel music.

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The Mississippi label is a storehouse of soul, rhythm and blues and gospel music.

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