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Betty Wright should need no introduction, especially in Miami. The lifelong 305 resident has been making records in South Florida since 1956 when she sang on an album from her family’s gospel band, ...

With a voice that captures the essence of a wise mother’s advice, soul music icon, Betty Wright has shined both in the forefront and behind-the-scenes of popular music. Since the outset of her ...

Betty Wright & The Roots: Grapes On A Vine ft. Lil’ Wayne by S-CurveRecords Betty Wright is one of those female singers who had a few hits, but maybe never quite got her due (even though bits of her ...

Soul music icon Betty Wright has died at the age of 66. The R&B singer's niece announced her passing on social media but did not reveal a cause of death. My auntie was a legend.... she helped me get ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. You can understand Betty Wright’s investment in a tune like “Old Songs,” ...

Legendary soul R&B singer Betty Wright has died at the age of 66 after battling cancer, according to multiple media reports. According to Billboard, Wright died from cancer at her home in Miami. The ...

News of the soul singer's death was shared on Sunday morning by her niece Maria Pasquini is the senior news editor for the human interest vertical at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2017.