Dottie Rambo
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| Born | March 2, 1934 Madisonville, Kentucky, United States |
| Occupation | Gospel Singer/Songwriter |
| Years active | 1960's–present |
| Genre(s) | Southern Gospel, Country Gospel, Black Gospel, Contemporary Christian |
| Label(s) | Warner Brothers Benson Heartwarming |
| Formerly recorded with | The Gospel Echoes and The Singing Rambo's |
| Official website | www.dottierambo.net |
Dottie Rambo (born Joyce Reba Lutrell, Madisonville, KY, 1934) is a famous gospel singer.
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[edit] Biographical Information
Dottie Rambo was born Joyce Reba Lutrell in Madisonville, Kentucky during the Great Depression.
Her songwriting career began at age eight. At the age of ten, she was singing on local radio, covering country music standards. At age twelve, she made a commitment to Christ, which was opposed by her father. She then left home to sing for Jesus.
She was married to Buck Rambo at age 16, and had a daughter, Reba, at age 18. She and her husband sang in churches around the region, which led to other gospel music groups hearing her songs and including them. Through an introduction by The Happy Goodman family, Governor Jimmy Davis of Louisiana invited Dottie to the governor's mansion. He then began promoting her songs in the early 1960's. This led to a two-record contract with Warner Brothers, with her group, The Gospel Echoes.
With Reba, Dottie and her husband Buck forming a trio, the Singing Rambos became a fixture in gospel music. They travelled to Viet Nam for the American troops in 1967.
Her songwriting has been very prolific, including over 2500 songs as listed on ASCAP. Her songs have been recorded by: Ray Boltz,Elvis Presley, Albertina Walker, Barbara Mandrell, Jessie Dixon, Bill Monroe, Blackwood Brothers, Johnny Cash, Jeff & Sherry Easter, Whitney Houston, Vestel Goodman, Jimmy Swaggart, Happy Goodman Family, Vince Gill, Dottie West, Jeanie C. Riley, Pat Boone, Bill & Renee Morris, Sandy Patty, Bill Gaither Trio,the Oak Ridge Boys, Gary McSpadden, The Downings, Hemphills, Nancy Harmon, Voices Triumphant, Andrae Crouch, Truth, Larnelle Harris, Doug Oldham, Betty Jean Robisnon, Crabb Family, Angelo & Veronica, Aaron & Jeffrey, DC Talk, Cathedrals, Vickie Winans, The Winans, Commissioned, Vanessa Bell Armtrong, Speers, Imperials, Dolly Parton, Porter Waggoner, Karen Wheaton, Sue Cole, and many others.
A children's project, "Down By The Creek Bank," earned platinum record status.
Her life has also had a share of trials: Dottie had back pain, beginning in 1989, from a ruptured disc, which required many surgeries. She also is divorced from Buck Rambo.
In 1994 the Christian Country Music Association awarded her with the Songwriter of the Century Award. In 2000, ASCAP honored Dottie with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
[edit] Song list
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo
0 The Good Ole Days
0 Dottie Rambo and the
0 Big Heart Warm Voice
1967 It's The Soul Of Me/Sings Spirituals
1973 Dottie Rambo Song Book
1977 Love Letters
1978 Choral Concert Of Love
1981 Makin' My Own Place
1992 Hook Line, Subject & Rhyme
1993 Walkin Toward Recovery
1993 Dottie Rambo (self title)
1994 Mama's Favorite Hymns
1994 Oil And The Wine (Son of Thunder, Daughter of Light)
1996 Down By The Creek Bank
2004 Stand By The River
[edit] As "The Rambos"
0 Rambos
1968 Those Singing Rambos (Reba's 1st Album)
1970 Live
1972 The Best Of The Rambos
1972 Soul In The Family
1973 Sing Me On Home
1973 Spotlighting The Rambos
1973 Belief
1973 Sonshine
1974 Yours, Until He Comes
1974 Rambos Alive and Live at Souls Harbor
1975 There Has To Be A Song
1975 These Three Are One
1976 The Son Is Shining
1976 Rambo Country
1977 Naturally
1978 Queen of Paradise
1978 Down By The Creek Bank
1979 Rambos Silver Jubilee
1979 Crossin' Over
1981 Rambo Reunion
1982 We Shall Behold Him/Muical
1982 Messiah Bright Morning Star
1983 Son Of Thunder, Daughter of Light
1983 Memories Made New
1984 Destined For The Throne
1984 The Perfect Rose Single & Interview
1986 Reaching Around The World
1987 The Legend Continues
1990 Greatest Hits Vol. 1&2
1990 Greatest Hits Video
1990 Christian Video Magazine "The Rambos Special"
1992 Masters of Gospel
1992 Lost Recordings of The Rambos/Gospel Echoes
1993 Walking Toward Recovery
1993 Dottie Rambo (self title)
1994 Mama's Favorite Hymns
1994 Oil And The Wine (Son of Thunder, Daughter of Light)
1994 20 Gospel Classics
1996 Best Of The Jubilee Years The Rambos
1998 Rambos Collection Vol. 1&2
[edit] Awards
Dove Award Winner:
- 1981
- Songwriter of the Year
- Song of the Year -- "We Shall Behold Him"
- 1991
- Gospel Music Hall of Fame
Grammy Winner:
- 1968
- Best Soul Gospel Performance -- "The Soul of Me"
