Meet Peggy Scott Adams, whose real name is Peggy Stoutmeyer. She was an American singer known for her soul, blues, and R&B music. She was born in the year, 1948, and passed away on March 27, 2023.
She was also sometimes known by her previous name Peggy Scott and was nicknamed ‘The Little Lady with the Big Voice’. Let’s check out her full Wikipedia biography, net worth, age and lots more about her below.
Peggy Scott Adams Biography
Peggy Stoutmeyer, later known as Peggy Scott-Adams, was born on June 25, 1948, in Opp, Alabama. She grew up in Pensacola, Florida and began touring with Ben E. King as a teenager.
She had three hits in the Top 40 as a duet act with Jo Jo Benson: “Lover’s Holiday”, “Pickin’ Wild Mountain Berries”, and “Soulshake”.
After her music career slowed down in the late 1960s, she worked as a lounge singer in Pensacola before moving to California and marrying Robert L. Adams Sr.
Age | Date of Birth
Peggy Scott-Adams was born on June 25, 1948. She died on March 28, 2023, when she was 74 years old. ((oldies.com))
Nationality | Ethnicity
Peggy Scott-Adams was an African-American singer. ((last.fm))
Net Worth
Different sources provide varying estimates of Peggy Scott-Adams’ net worth. One source estimates her net worth to be $75 million as of December 2022, ((thenetworthceleb.com)) while another source estimates it to be between $1 million – $5 million. ((ngnews247.com))
Yet another source estimates her net worth to be $100,000 – $1M as of 2022. ((celebsmoney.com)) However, the accuracy and currency of these estimates cannot be guaranteed.
Children | Husband | Family
Peggy Scott-Adams was convinced to go back to music by Jimmy Lewis, a singer-songwriter and producer. They recorded her first solo album, “Help Yourself,” which came out in 1996.
One of the songs on the album, “Bill,” about a woman whose husband desires another man, became popular and got airplay on both blues and urban contemporary radio stations.
The album did well, reaching number 72 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, number 9 on the R&B chart, and number 1 on the Top Blues Albums chart.
Her second album, “Contagious,” was released later in 1997 and featured the hit single “Spousal Abuse,” which addressed domestic abuse in relationships.
Her third album, “Undisputed Queen,” was released in 1999, followed by “Live in Alabama & More” in 2000. This album featured the hits “When I’m With You” and “Sweaty Men.” Peggy’s next album was “Hot and Sassy.”
Discography
Singles
Peggy Scott-Adams has released several singles, including “Bill,” “Slow Drag,” “Help Yourself,” “Spousal Abuse,” “I’m in Love,” “I’ll Take Care of You,” “That’s How I Do It,” “When You’re Married to a Fool,” “You Will Always Be My Man,” “When I’m With You,” “Sweaty Men.”
She also released, “If I’m Not Still Married,” “Mr. Right or Mr. Wrong,” “See You Next Weekend,” “Your Divorce Has Been Denied,” “What’cha Doin’ to Me,” “If You Wanna Hear Me Holler, Lick Me Up Some Dollars,” and “I Intend to Take Your Place.”
Albums
- 1996: Help Yourself (Miss Butch/Mardi Gras Records)
- 1997: Contagious (Miss Butch)
- 1999: Undisputed Queen (Miss Butch)
- 2000: Live in Alabama & More (Miss Butch)
- 2001: Hot and Sassy (Miss Butch)
- 2005: Busting Loose (Miss Butch)
- 2006: Best Of Peggy Scott-Adams:16 Hits! (Miss Butch)
- 2006: God Can, And He Will (Mardi Gras)
- 2009: Back To The Roots (Nora Records)
- 2012: Life After Bill (CD Baby)
In Conclusion
Peggy Scott-Adams released many albums throughout her career. Her fifth album, Busting Loose, was released in 2003, followed by her first gospel album in 2006 called God Can, And He Will.
In 2009, she released her second gospel album, Back to The Roots, on her own independent label. Peggy Scott-Adams passed away on March 27, 2023, at the age of 74.
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