The Anointed Pace Sisters


The Anointed Pace Sisters, commonly known simply as The Pace Sisters, is an American gospel vocal group based in Atlanta, Georgia. The group's members are Duranice Pace, Phyllis Pace, June Pace–Martin, Melonda Pace, Dejuaii Pace, Leslie Pace, Latrice Pace and Lydia Pace. Their sister, LaShun Pace has a solo career and occasionally performs with the group as a recurring member.
The Anointed Pace Sisters released five albums with two labels during their tenure, and those were 1992's U-Know with Savoy Records, 1995's My Purpose again with Savoy, then 2003's It's Already Done by their own label Gospel Pace, 2006's Return by Tyscot Records, and 2009's Access Granted from Tyscot Records. The group's albums U-Know, My Purpose, Return, and Access Granted charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.

Background and History

Born in Atlanta, Georgia to Pastor Murphy J. Pace, Sr and Mother Bettie Ann Pace, The Anointed Pace Sisters began singing together in their father's church. They began their professional singing career in 1988. The group is made up of nine sisters who are: Duranice Pace, Phyllis Yvonne Pace, June Lorraine Pace–Martin, LaShun Pace, Melonda Pace, Dejuaii Pace, Leslie Renee Pace, Latrice Pace and Lydia Lakithia Pace.
The group released five albums from 1992 until 2009, with two being released by Savoy Records. In 1992 they released U-Know, and in 1995 they released My Purpose. The third self-released via Gospel Pace, It's Already Done, was released in 2003. The next two were released by Tyscot Records in 2006's Return and 2009's Access Granted. Four album from the group charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart. Those were U-Know at No. 2, My Purpose at No. 17, Return at No. 20, and Access Granted at No. 5. The last album charted on the Independent Albums chart at No. 39.

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