Big Maybelle

Big Maybelle
Big Maybelle
Background information
Birth name	Mabel Louise Smith
Born	May 1, 1924; Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	January 23, 1972 (aged 47); Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Genres	R&B, blues, gospel
Occupation(s)	Vocalist
Years active	1936–1972
Labels	King Records, Okeh, Savoy, Epic, Brunswick, Scepter, Chess, Port, Rojac, Encore

Mabel Louise Smith (May 1, 1924 – January 23, 1972),^[1] known professionally as Big Maybelle, was an American R&B singer. Her 1956 hit single "Candy" received the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999.^[2]

^ Cite error: The named reference amg was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ "GRAMMY Hall Of Fame". GRAMMY.org. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-25.

[amg-1] Cite error: The named reference amg was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

[2] "GRAMMY Hall Of Fame". GRAMMY.org. Archived from the original on July 7, 2015. Retrieved 2015-08-25.

[1]

[2]