The Anointed Pace Sisters

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The Anointed Pace Sisters, commonly known simply as The Pace Sisters, is an American gospel vocal group based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The group is composed of sisters Phyllis Pace, June Pace–Martin, Melonda Pace, Dejuaii Pace, Leslie Pace, Latrice Pace, and Lydia Pace. Their sister, LaShun Pace has a solo career and occasionally performs with the group as a recurring member.

The Anointed Pace Sisters released five albums with two labels during their tenure, and those were 1992's U-Know with Savoy Records, 1995's My Purpose again with Savoy, then 2003's It's Already Done by their own label Gospel Pace, 2006's Return by Tyscot Records, and 2009's Access Granted from Tyscot Records. The group's albums U-Know, My Purpose, Return, and Access Granted charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.

The eldest sister, Evangelist Dr. Duranice Pace, one of the group's lead vocalists and songwriters, died on January 14, 2021.^[1]

Background and history[]

Born in Atlanta, Georgia to Pastor Murphy Pace, Jr. and Mother Bettie Ann Pace, The Anointed Pace Sisters began singing together in their father's church. They began their professional singing career in 1988.^[2][3][4] The group is made up of nine sisters who are: Duranice Ann Pace (May 13, 1958^[1] – January 14, 2021), Phyllis Yvonne Pace (born February 22, 1959)^{[citation needed]}, June Lorraine Pace–Martin (born February 13, 1960)^{[citation needed]}, (born September 6, 1961)^{[citation needed]}, Melonda Pace (born December 10, 1963)^{[citation needed]}, Dejuaii Pace (born April 24, 1965)^{[citation needed]}, Leslie Renee Pace (born January 13, 1967)^{[citation needed]}, Latrice Pace (born August 28, 1972)^{[5][citation needed]} and Lydia Lakithia Pace (born April 29, 1974).^[6]

The group released five albums from 1992 until 2009, with two being released by Savoy Records. In 1992, they released U-Know, and in 1995 they released My Purpose. The third self-released via Gospel Pace, It's Already Done, was released in 2003. The next two were released by Tyscot Records in 2006's Return and 2009's Access Granted. Four albums from the group charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. Those were U-Know at No. 2, My Purpose at No. 17, Return at No. 20, and Access Granted at No. 5.^[7] The last album charted on the Independent Albums chart at No. 39.^[8]

Members[]

Members are listed by vocal part (in parentheses), not by age.

• LaShun Pace: Soprano (Alto/Soprano) (born Sept 1961)
• Melonda Pace: Soprano (Soprano)
• Latrice Pace: Soprano (Alto/Soprano)
• Lydia Pace: Soprano (Soprano/Alto)
• Dejuaii Pace: Mezzo-Soprano (Alto)
• Duranice Pace: Mezzo-Soprano (Alto) (born May 13, 1958; died Jan 14, 2021)
• June Pace–Martin: Soprano (Alto) (Born Feb. 13, 1960)
• Leslie Pace Soprano: (Tenor/Alto/Soprano) (b. Jan 13,1967)
• Phyllis Pace: Mezzo-Soprano (Tenor)(born Feb 22. 1959)

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