Duranice Ann Pace (13 May 1958 – 14 January 2021) was an American songwriter, evangelist, gospel singer and member of The Anointed Pace Sisters.
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| Born | May 13, 1958 Atlanta, Georgia, US |
| Died | January 14, 2021 (aged 62) |
| Genres | Gospel |
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Early life and education
editPace was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to pastor Murphy Pace, Jr. and Bettie Ann Pace, and raised in the Poole Creek community. She was the couple's second of ten children and their first daughter.[1] Her father sang as a professional quartet singer for the Gospel Starlights and her mother also sang in church services.[2]
She graduated from Walter F. George High School in Atlanta, Georgia (now known as South Atlanta High School), and continued her education at the O.R.M. Word Processing School and Andrew College. There, she studied and majored in music under a music scholarship.[3]
Career
editPace's singing style was inspired in part by Broadway musicals and plays.[2]
The Anointed Pace Sisters released their first album in 1989, titled It's Morning Time. Duranice Pace sang both alto and soprano on this record.[4] The group went on to release seven albums under two labels during their time performing. As a member of the group, Pace toured across the country and with Bobby Jones and his Nashville Super Choir.[5]
In 2019, Pace appeared on The Steve Harvey Show and spoke with host Steve Harvey. She was also featured in numerous viral videos featuring her singing in public places and with her family.[6] In 2020, she authored an autobiography titled "Poison to Purpose: A Gospel Legend's Journey."[3]
Personal life
editPace died on January 14, 2021, at the age of 62 due to health complications.[7]
Pace had one son, Demarcus Wardell Love.[4]
Discography
edit- It's Morning Time (1989)*
- In the Hands of God (1990)*
- U-Know (1992)*
- My Purpose (1995)*
- It's Already Done (2003)*
- Return (2006)*
- Access Granted (2009)*
- Just Duranice (2013)
- The Making of a Soldier (2019) *As member of The Anointed Pace Sisters.
References
edit- ^ Moreau, Jordan (2021-01-15). "Duranice Pace, Gospel Singer of the Pace Sisters, Dies at 62". Variety. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b Stories, Local (2020-03-19). "Meet Duranice Pace". voyageatl.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b "Transition Of Renowned Gospel Singer, Evangelist Duranice Pace". Totally Gospel. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ a b "Evangelist Duranice Pace Of The Anointed Pace Sisters Has Died At 62". Essence. 2022-04-28. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "BMI Mourns the Loss of Duranice Pace". BMI.com. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Duranice Pace dies at 62". EEW Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Family of Duranice Pace shares memories and legacy of legend who touched millions of lives". 11Alive.com. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
External links
edit- Duranice Pace discography at Discogs
- Duranice Pace at IMDb