Songs Written by Thomas A. DorseyTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Thomas Andrew Dorsey (July 1, 1899 – January 23, 1993) was an American musician, composer, and Christian evangelist influential in the development of early blues and 20th-century gospel music. He penned 3,000 songs, a third of them gospel, including "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" and "Peace in the Valley". Recordings of these sold millions of copies in both gospel and secular markets in the 20th century. Born in rural Georgia, Dorsey grew up in a religious family but gained most... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Thomas A. Dorsey first charted in 1951 with (There'll Be) Peace in the Valley (For Me).The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.On US Country the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.