Della Reese

Biography

Della Reese was a talented singer, actress, and ordained minister whose career spanned seven decades. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she began her journey singing in church choirs before being discovered by Mahalia Jackson, leading to tours and eventually securing a recording contract with Jubilee Records. Her breakthrough came with the 1957 single "And That Reminds Me," which sold a million copies, launching her into commercial success.