He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were recorded by stars like Whitney Houston.

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Smallwood, a Howard University graduate, wrote the gospel hit “Total Praise.” His songs were performed and recorded by ...

Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards , has died. He was 77.