Vestal Goodman

About

Alabaman singer in the Southern Gospel genre who led a successful career spanning more than fifty years. She is best remembered for songs like It'll All Be Over But the Shoutin'.

Before Fame

She got her start singing in her local church.

Trivia

She was frequently referred to as The Queen of Southern Gospel Music by publications like Rolling Stone, Time, and People magazine.

Family Life

She was married to Howard Goodman from 1949 until his death in November 2002.

Associated With

She performed for U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the White House in 1979.