Family Quote by Christopher Jackson

I grew up singing in church. My family owned funeral homes so I would sing for the occasional funeral, as well.

— Christopher Jackson

Probably about 10 years ago or so I told my grandmother that I always wanted to make a record of hymns if I could…

— Bart Millard

The first time I sang in church, when I was ten, the applause was so overwhelming that I started to weep. My mum had…

— Laura Mvula

I used to sing at funeral homes for families that didn't have a vocalist. I didn't get paid. I needed to sing.

— Anita Baker

I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church.

— Paul Lynde

My mom and dad sang in the church choir. They also had a local group. They loved music, especially my dad.

— Gladys Knight

I sang at the Inaugural prayer service at the National Cathedral.

— Michael W. Smith

We went to church every Sunday. When I was a kid, the only time I sang was around my family.

— Darius Rucker

My parents were in the local church choir, and I used to go along and sing and play the organ at all the weddings…

— Dolores O'Riordan

A friend of mine passed away unexpectedly at the very end of making 'Ghosts', someone who had been as close to me as someone…

— Mark Kozelek

My first job was singing at the Hammersmith Odeon. It was years ago, so I can't remember who I was performing with. I was…

— Marianne Faithfull

My mother was the first singer I had contact with. She sang constantly to us around the house, in church.

— Whitney Houston