The Anointed Pace Sisters
The Anointed Pace Sisters, commonly known as The Pace Sisters, TAPS or The Pace Siblings, is an American gospel vocal group based in Atlanta. The group was originally composed of sisters Duranice Ann, Phyllis Yvonne, June Lorraine, Melonda Arline, DeJuaii Olesia, Leslie Renee, Latrice Ann, and Lydia Likithia Pace. Their sister LaShun Pace had a solo career and occasionally performed with the group as a recurring member.
The Anointed Pace Sisters released 7 albums with two labels during their tenure: 1989's It's Morning Time and 1990's In the Hands of God for Faith Records, 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.
The oldest sister, evangelist Dr. Duranice Pace, one of the group's lead vocalists and a songwriter, died on January 14, 2021.
Background and history
Their parents were Reverend Murphy Pace Jr. and his wife, Mother Bettie Ann Pace and the siblings were all born in Atlanta. The Anointed Pace Sisters featuring their brother began singing together in their father's church and they began their professional singing career in 1988. One brother Murphy Joshua Pace III and 9 sisters: Duranice Ann 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 7 albums from 1989 until 2009, the first being It's Morning Time in 1989 and In the Hands of God in 1990, both released through Faith Records and produced by Walter Hawkins and Oliver Wells. In 1992, they released U-Know and in 1995, they released My Purpose. The third self-released via Gospel Pace, It's Already Done in 2003. The next two were released by Tyscot Records in 2006's Return and 2009's Access Granted. Four albums from the group charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart: 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.
Members
- Murphy Pace III: Tenor
- Duranice Pace: Soprano
- Phyllis Pace: Mezzo-Soprano
- June Pace–Martin: Soprano
- LaShun Pace: Soprano
- Melonda Pace: Soprano
- DeJuaii Pace: Mezzo-Soprano
- Leslie Pace Soprano:
- Latrice Pace: Soprano
- Lydia Pace: Soprano
Awards and nominations
Stellar Awards
The Stellar Awards are awarded annually by SAGMA. The Antointed Pace Sisters have received 7 nominations.| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
| 2008 | Group or Duo of the Year | Return | Nomitated |
| 2008 | Traditional CD of the Year | Return | Nomitated |
| 2008 | Traditional Group or Duo of the Year | Return | Nomitated |
| 2011 | Group or Duo of the Year | Access Granted | Nomitated |
| 2011 | Praise and Worship CD of the Year | Access Granted | Nomitated |
| 2011 | Traditional Group/Duo of the Year | Access Granted | Nomitated |
| 2011 | Music Video of the Year | "If I Be Lifted Up" | Nomitated |