The Mississippi Mass Choir is a renowned American gospel collective and one of the country's most influential and commercially successful modern gospel acts. Founded in Jackson in 1988 by Frank Williams, a Malaco Records executive and member of the Jackson Southernaires, the MMC rose to prominence under the musical direction of David R. Curry. The 100-voice choir became a constant presence on Billboard's gospel charts during the late '80s and '90s. Their eponymous debut album, recorded during a 1988 performance at the Jackson Municipal Auditorium, remained on the charts for 45...