Vestal Goodman, 74, a pioneering gospel music singer and matriarch of the Happy Goodman Family act, died of undisclosed causes Saturday in Celebration, Fla.

Gospel singer made her fame with Happy Goodman Family, but didn't stop there. Post includes vintage video of Goodman singing "Looking for a City." ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Vestal Goodman, a pioneering gospel music singer who performed for half a century, including a stint on "The PTL Club" with Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, ...

Vestal Goodman, known as the "queen of gospel" for her half-century musical career, died Saturday while visiting family in Orlando, Fla. She was 74.

Vestal Goodman, a pioneering gospel music singer who performed for half a century, including a stint on The PTL Club with Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, died Saturday. She was 74.

Vestal Goodman, a pioneering gospel music singer who performed for half a century, including a stint on The PTL Club with Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, has died.

The Goodman Family recorded 15 No. 1 gospel music songs and performed more than 3,500 concerts. The Goodman family consisted of Mr. Goodman, wife Vestal and Johnny Minick.

NASHVILLE, TENN. - Vestal Goodman, a matriarch of gospel music whose influence ranged far beyond its traditional audience, died on Saturday in Celebration, Fla. She was 74.