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PHOTOS: Connie Denell, known as the 'Gospel Diva,' dies at age 65

Connie Denell, known as the "Gospel Diva,” has died. She was 65.

Denell was the voice for Nashville's 92Q for decades before retiring a few years ago, when she was in need of a kidney transplant.

She won numerous awards, including a Stella Award and NAACP Award.

IMG_4202.jpeg Photo by: Cumulus Media ConnieDenell.jpg Photo by: 92Q IMG_4232.jpg Connie DenellPhoto by: Cumulus Media thumbnail_IMG_4198.jpg Connie DenellPhoto by: Cumulus Media thumbnail_IMG_4199.jpg Connie DenellPhoto by: Cumulus Media thumbnail_IMG_4210.jpg Connie DenellPhoto by: Cumulus Media thumbnail_IMG_4213.jpg Connie DenellPhoto by: Cumulus Media thumbnail_IMG_4212.jpg Connie DenellPhoto by: Cumulus Media Xuam & Connie.jpg Xuam Lawson and Connie DunellPhoto by: Xuam Lawson 240186267_6852334538117369_5594512535495850934_n.jpg Connie Denell and Victor ChatmanPhoto by: Victor Chatman Char & Connie D.jpg "Finding out about the loss of a friend. But how can I be sad when I know she knew the same Captain as me. Love you Ms. Connie. I never got to do that eye for you to match that glitter. But we did have a good time. Thank you for the talks we had about the Miracles we've seen! Queen!!Sleep. See you soon." - Char BradenPhoto by: Char Braden

PHOTOS: Connie Denell, known as the 'Gospel Diva,' dies at age 65

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"Finding out about the loss of a friend. But how can I be sad when I know she knew the same Captain as me. Love you Ms. Connie. I never got to do that eye for you to match that glitter. But we did have a good time. Thank you for the talks we had about the Miracles we've seen! Queen!!Sleep. See you soon." - Char BradenChar Braden
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