Duranice Pace
American musical artist (1958–2021)
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Duranice Ann Pace (13 May 1958 – 14 January 2021) was an American songwriter, evangelist, gospel singer and member of The Anointed Pace Sisters.
- Singer
- songwriter
- evangelist
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Duranice Pace in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 13, 1958 Atlanta, Georgia, US |
| Died | January 14, 2021 (aged 62) |
| Genres | Gospel |
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Early life and education
Pace was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to pastor Murphy Pace, Jr. and Bettie Ann Pace, and raised in the Poole Creek community. She was the couple's second of ten children and their first daughter.[1] Her father sang as a professional quartet singer for the Gospel Starlights and her mother also sang in church services.[2]
She graduated from Walter F. George High School in Atlanta, Georgia (now known as South Atlanta High School), and continued her education at the O.R.M. Word Processing School and Andrew College. There, she studied and majored in music under a music scholarship.[3]
Career
Pace's singing style was inspired in part by Broadway musicals and plays.[2]
The Anointed Pace Sisters released their first album in 1989, titled It's Morning Time. Duranice Pace sang both alto and soprano on this record.[4] The group went on to release seven albums under two labels during their time performing. As a member of the group, Pace toured across the country and with Bobby Jones and his Nashville Super Choir.[5]
In 2019, Pace appeared on The Steve Harvey Show and spoke with host Steve Harvey. She was also featured in numerous viral videos featuring her singing in public places and with her family.[6] In 2020, she authored an autobiography titled "Poison to Purpose: A Gospel Legend's Journey."[3]
Death
Pace died on January 14, 2021, at the age of 62 due to health complications.[7]
Personal life
Pace had one son, Demarcus Wardell Love.[4]
Discography
- It's Morning Time (1989)*
- In the Hands of God (1990)*
- U-Know (1992)*
- My Purpose (1995)*
- It's Already Done (2003)*
- Return (2006)*
- Access Granted (2009)*
- Just Duranice (2013)
- The Making of a Soldier (2019) *As member of The Anointed Pace Sisters.
Awards and nominations
Stellar Awards
The Stellar Awards are awarded annually by SAGMA. Pace received 7 nominations as part of The Anointed Pace Sisters.[8]
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2008 | Group or Duo of the Year | Return | Nominated |
| Traditional CD of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Traditional Group or Duo of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | Group or Duo of the Year | Access Granted | Nominated |
| Praise and Worship CD of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Traditional Group/Duo of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Music Video of the Year | "If I Be Lifted Up" | Nominated | |
Miscellaneous awards and honors
| Year | Organization | Award | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2015 | BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards | Trailblazer of Gospel Music | The Antointed Pace Sisters | Honored |
| 2025 | National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses | Thomas A Dorsey Lifetime Achievement Award | Honored | |