Dorothy "Dottie" Peoples is an American gospel singer from Dayton, Ohio.

After completing high school, she toured with gospel pioneer Dorothy Norwood, a member of the Caravans.

After a stint in jazz, she relocated to Atlanta in 1979,[1] and returned to her gospel roots.

"[2] Peoples performed with Widespread Panic at the inaugural Bonnaroo Music Festival and with Dorothy Norwood.

[3] She sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 1996 Olympics,[3] "He's an On Time God" at the memorial service for John Lewis,[4][5] and at the 2020 Stellar Awards.