Singer Betty Wright dies at 66
Wright's niece confirmed the news to multiple media outlets though her cause of death has yet to be released.posted a tweet asking for prayer warriors to lift up her "beloved sister," without mentioning what ailed her.
"Calling all my #PrayWarriors | My beloved sister, Betty Wright, is now in need of all your prays. “Que Sera, Sera | Whatever Will Be, Will Be” In Jesus Name We Pray for Sister Betty All My Love Chaka." Wright, born Bessie Regina Norris, was a Miami native who rose to fame in the 1970s but she started singing years earlier as part of her siblings' musical group the Echoes of Joy. She was a member of the gospel ensemble until they split up when she was 11, leading her to embrace R&B music. Wright signed to Deep City Records in 1966, a year later becoming a local hit with songs "Thank You Baby" and "Paralyzed.
It would be another year before the biggest hit of her career "Clean Up Woman," which was certified gold just days after her 18th birthday. Three years later, Wright earned her first Grammy Award for Best Song, "Where is the Love?" She continued writing and producing music for two decades, her final hit “No Pain, ” was released in 1988. Wright also worked with other big talent in the industry including fellow Miami superstar
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