Gospel singer Richard Smallwood died on December 30, 2025. He died in an assistant living home in Maryland from kidney problems at age 77. Richard Smallwood wrote one of my favorite songs “I’ll Trust You”. “I’ll Trust You” is a tearjerker. I have to be careful where and when I listen to the song so I don’t ruin my eye makeup. I came to know of Richard Smallwood from the “Wow Gospel” music series that was popular in the early-mid 2000s. I bought the “Wow” Gospel and Christian Contemporary CDs for years. They introduced me to some great music and artists.
Richard Smallwood also wrote and performed the very popular song “Total Praise”. I didn’t know this until he died. “Total Praise” is heartfelt and expresses admiration, love and devotion to our savior Jesus Christ. It’s a great song.
Most of us won’t leave behind a significant legacy and that doesn’t really bother me. But Richard Smallwood left behind a wonderful legacy of faith and praise with his music.


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