Singers born on July 6

Take a focused look at the singers born on July 6. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1911 Laverne Andrews

  Laverne Andrews was an American singer best known as the eldest member of the famous Andrews Sisters, a close harmony singing group that gained immense popularity during the swing and boogie-woogie era of the late 1930s and 1940s. [bio]

• 1931 Della Reese

  Della Reese was an American jazz and gospel singer, actress, and ordained minister, best known for her long-running leading role in the television drama series 'Touched by an Angel', as well as her successful career as a recording artist and television talk-show host. [bio]

• 1949 Phyllis Hyman

  Phyllis Hyman was an American singer, songwriter, and actress, renowned for her powerful contralto voice and emotive performances in the soul, jazz, and R&B genres. She released several acclaimed albums during the 1970s and 1980s and gained recognition for her work on Broadway. [bio]