J. D. Sumner

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J. D. Sumner
Background information
Birth name	John Daniel Sumner
Born	(1924-11-19)November 19, 1924 Lakeland, Florida, United States
Died	November 16, 1998(1998-11-16) (aged 73) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, U.S.
Genres	Southern Gospel, Country, Rock & Roll, Pop, Gospel, Contemporary Christian
Occupation(s)	Singer, Songwriter, Vocalist, Music Promoter, & Performer.
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1945–1998
Labels	Skylite Records, Heartwarming Records, Masters Records, RCA Records, Riversong Records, Merinet Records, Vista Records, QCA Records, Crystal Records, Arrival Records, Spring Hill Records, NuSong Records, New Haven Records

John Daniel Sumner (November 19, 1924 – November 16, 1998) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, and music promoter noted for his bass voice, and his innovation in the Christian and Gospel music fields. Sumner sang in five quartets and was a member of the Blackwood Brothers during their 1950s heyday. Aside from his incredibly low bass voice, Sumner's business acumen helped promote Southern Gospel and move it into the mainstream of American culture and music during the 1950s and 1960s.