Richard Smallwood Biography

Richard Smallwood is an American multiple award-winning Gospel Composer, Music Director, Pianist, and Arranger who was born and brought up in Atlanta, Georgia. He is widely known as the Founder of ‘The Richard Smallwood Singers’ in 1977 based in Washington, D.C. He is also known for his hit songs “Look Up And Live”, “Give Us Peace” and “psalms”. He was nominated for popular albums such as “Psalms”, “Healing” and “Persuaded”, among others.

10 Facts About Richard Smallwood

1. Name: Richard Smallwood
2. Age: 73 years
3. Birthday: Under review
4. Height: Under review
5. Weight: Under review
6. Nationality: American
7. Marital Status: Under review
8. Occupation: Gospel Composer, Music Director, Pianist, and Arranger
9. Famous for: His hit songs “Look Up And Live”, “Give Us Peace” and “psalms”
10. Net Worth: $1 to 15 million

Richard Smallwood Age

Smallwood is 73 years old as of 2021, he was born on 30 November 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 30th November every year and his birth sign is Sagittarius.

Richard Smallwood Height

Richard stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature of his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Smallwood Education

Smallwood attended and graduated from Howard University with a degree in vocal performance and piano, as well as a degree in Ethnomusicology. He was a member of The Celestials, the first gospel band on Howard University’s campus. He then enrolled at Howard University, graduating with a master’s degree in Divinity.

Richard Smallwood Family, Parents, and Siblings

Richard was born and raised by his parents in Atlanta. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of his parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Richard Smallwood Wife

Smallwood’s wife is not known to the public—if he is married, he has not gone public with his relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His partner will be updated as soon as possible.

Richard Smallwood Net Worth

Richard has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Gospel Composer, Music Director, Pianist and Arranger. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Richard Smallwood Measurements and Facts

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Richard Smallwood Wiki

• Full Names: Richard Smallwood
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Gospel Composer, Music Director, Pianist, and Arranger
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Richard Smallwood Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 72 years (2020)
• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
• Date of Birth: 30 November 1948
• Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
• Birthday: 30th November

Richard Smallwood Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: Average
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Brown
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Richard Smallwood Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Not Known
• Wife/Spouse: Not Available
• Children: Not Known

Richard Smallwood Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $10 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Gospel Composer, Music Director, Pianist, and Arranger

Richard Smallwood House and Cars

• Place of living: Washington, D.C., USA
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Richard Smallwood Music

The recording career of Smallwood started in 1982 with the album The Richard Smallwood Singers. The song spent 87 weeks on the Billboard Gospel 200. The follow-up, Psalms was nominated for Grammy. Two years later, the album Textures was nominated. Textures produced the now-classical “Center Of My Joy” composed by Richard Smallwood including Bill and Gloria Gaither.

He received his first Grammy, along with the Dove Award for his production of the Quincy Jones Gospel Project, Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration. Richard, with his former Vision band, has recorded a number of successful Verity Records projects. He earned his Master’s degree in Divinity from Howard University in 2004 and joined the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2006.

Smallwood’s next venture was recorded live at the Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center in New York City. The show includes guests Kim Burrell on “Journey,” Kelly Price on “Morning’s Broken,” Chaka Khan on “Precious Is Your Name,” and The Hawkins Family, Tramaine Hawkins

Richard Smallwood Total Praise

Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills
Knowing my help is coming from You
I lift my hands in total praise to you

You are the source of my strength
You are the strength of my life
I lift my hands in total praise to you

Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)
Amen, Amen (Amen)

Richard Smallwood Songs

• Look Up And Live
• Give Us Peace
• Psalms
• Textures
• Vision
• Portrait
• Testimony
• Look up and live
• Live at Howard University
• Adoration
• Rejoice
• Healing
• Persuaded
• Journey
• Promises
• Anthology

Richard Smallwood Albums

• Gospel Greats (Benson, 1994)
• Memorable Moments (Sparrow, 1999)
• Praise & Worship Songs of Richard Smallwood With Vision (Verity, 2003)
• Quintessential Collection (EMI Gospel, 2007)
• “Center of My Joy” (Rhino/Shanachie, 2007)

Richard Smallwood Awards

He is undoubtedly, a fine musician as outlined in the following awards and accomplishments

• Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame on November 14, 2006, at the Richland Country Club in Nashville, TN.
• Received Howard University Distinguished Achievement Award
• 1992: Stellar Award for Best Group/Duo for Contemporary
• 2000: Stellar Award for Choir of the Year of Healing
• 2000: Stellar Award for Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year for Healing
• 2000: Stellar Award for Traditional Choir of the Year for Healing
• 2002: Stellar Award for Traditional CD of the Year for Persuaded
• 2002: Stellar Award for Traditional Choir of the Year for Persuaded

Frequently Asked Questions About Richard Smallwood

Who is Richard Smallwood?

Richard Smallwood is an American multiple award-winning Gospel Composer, Music Director, Pianist and Arranger. He is widely known as the Founder of ‘The Richard Smallwood Singers’ in 1977 based in Washington, D.C. He is also known for his hit songs “Look Up And Live”, “Give Us Peace” and “psalms”. He was nominated for popular albums such as “Psalms”, “Healing” and “Persuaded”, among others.

How old is Richard Smallwood?

Smallwood is 72 years old as of 2020, he was born on 30 November 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. His birth sign is Sagittarius.

How tall is Richard Smallwood?

Richard stands at an average height, he has not shared his height with the public. His height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Richard married?

Details about his love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.

How much is Smallwood worth?

Richard has an estimated net worth of $10 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Gospel Composer, Music Director, Pianist and Arranger.

Where does Richard live?

He is a resident of Washington, D.C., USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Smallwood dead or alive?

He is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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