Inez Andrews

Inez Andrews
Born	April 14, 1929
Origin	Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.
Genres	Gospel music
Occupations	Gospel Singer
Years active	1956–present
Associated acts	Albertina Walker (Queen Of Gospel Music) Dorothy Norwood James Cleveland The Caravans Shirley Caesar

Inez Andrews (born 1929, Birmingham, Alabama) is an American gospel singer and recording artist.

Biography

In 1957, Andrews became a member of the gospel group The Caravans; she auditioned for Albertina Walker (Queen Of Gospel Music) and Dorothy Norwood, and they sent for her in Chicago. She has resided there, and used Chicago as a base for her performing career, to this day.

Along with Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, James Cleveland, Shirley Caesar, Cassietta George, Josephine Howard, Eddie Williams, James Herndon, and Delores Washington, she became one of the major stars of gospel's golden age. The Caravans produced songs such as "Lord Keep Me Day By Day", "Remember Me" "I Won't Be Back" and several other hits in which Andrews was lead vocalist, including "Mary Don't You Weep", "I'm Not Tired Yet", "Make It In", "He Won't Deny Me" and "I'm Willing".

She released a reunion album with The Caravans, Albertina Walker, Dorothy Norwood, and original soprano Delores Washington, entitled Paved the Way.

Solo career

After a stellar career with the Caravans, she left the group in 1962 and had huge success with her crossover hit, "Lord Don't Move the Mountain". Andrews has recorded on many labels since the 1950s and has many albums and hit songs to her credit, some of which she composed herself.

Personal life

She is a dedicated Christian and family person and raised seven children during her career in gospel music.

Honors and awards

In 2002, she was inducted into the Gospel Hall of Fame.