Mahalia Jackson was an American gospel singer. She released Gospels, Spirituals, & Hymns, Live At Newport 1958, and The World's Greatest Gospel Singer. Her most popular songs include Take My Hand, Precious Lord, Summertime / Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, and Didn't It Rain. Jackson received a Grammy Award for Best Gospel or Other Religious Recording for Every Time I Feel the Spirit. She appeared in the films Imitation of Life, The Best Man, and the documentary Jazz on a Summer's Day.