b. Washington, Washington State, U.S.A. Genobia Jeter is the niece of legendary gospel performer Reverend Julius Cheeks and cousin of disco diva Julie Cheeks. She signed to the Savoy label in 1980 and released gospel albums 'Heaven' (1980), 'Things 'Have' Got To Get Better' (1981) and 'Genobia Jeter' (1981), including a duet with Glenn Jones, (who she also is married to) 'Not Just For Today'. On the gospel scene she has the nickname 'Doosie'.