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The Mississippi Mass Choir, founded by Frank Williams, has a rich history in gospel music. Williams started singing in churches as a child and performed with his brothers as The Williams Brothers. Collaborating with songwriter David Curry, he helped form the choir, which gained immense popularity through numerous tours and chart-topping albums. Highlights include performing in Spain and Greece and the success of albums like "I'll See You In The Rapture." The choir's influence on gospel music continues to resonate worldwide.
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Frank Williams was the founder of the group. He began singing gospel music in churches as a child. He performed with his brothers in a group know as The Williams Brothers. He told his friend David Curry , who writes gospel music, his ideas and the choir was formed.
Popular Tour Highlights • 1997 -Christmas in Spain • 1997 -World Tour Highlights: Italy, Umbria Jazz Festival, Pope John Paul II. • 1996 -Athens, Greece, First Gospel Choir to perform at the Acropolis • 1994 Nassau, Bahamas • 1990 & 1993-Japan • 1989 15 State Tour, Debut Album
Chart History • 1997 - I'll See You In The Rapture #2 On The Top Gospel Albums chart, for more than 8 months • 1993 - It Remains To Be Seen #1 Album, Billboard Gospel Chart for 52 weeks! On the Charts for 83+ weeks • 1990- God Gets The Glory #1 Album, Billboard Gospel Chart • 1989 - The Mississippi Mass Choir, Live! #1 Spiritual Album Billboard Gospel Chart • 1989-The Mississippi Mass Choir, Live! #1 Album, Cash Box
Music Videos • 1998: The Mississippi Mass Choir, Live • 1997: I'll See You In The Rapture • 1995: Live at Jackson Sate University with Rev. James Moore • 1993: It Remains To Be Seen • 1990: God Gets The Glory