Angie Stone, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer, dies in a car incident

Angie Stone, the lead vocalist of former hip-hop trio The Sequence and an R&B icon known for singles such as "Wish I Didn't Miss You," died Saturday in a car accident while on her way to Alabama. Stone was 63.

According to her representative, Stone was driving to Atlanta, Georgia in a Sprinter van with nine other passengers after performing in Mobile, Alabama on Friday. Other injuries sustained in the crash were not immediately known.

Stone's record company, SRG/ILS, acknowledged his death in a statement posted on its website Saturday.

“Angie was a Hip Hop and R&B legend.  Her presence and artistry will truly be missed,” the record label wrote. "We send our condolences to her family, friends and fans as we remember the legacy of Angie Stone."

“Angie Stone’s voice and spirit will live on forever in the hearts of those she touched,” a statement from her spokeswoman read. "Details regarding memorial services will be announced by the family in due course."

Stone was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and her four-decade career in entertainment began in the late 1970s as a member of The Sequence, a pioneering female rap group known for the hit "Funk You Up." She eventually pursued neo-soul and R&B music as a solo artist, releasing albums such as "Black Diamond" in 1999 and "Mahogany Soul" in 2001.

She received her first Grammy nomination for the song "More Than a Woman" from the album "Mahogany Soul" in the category of best R&B performance by a duet or group featuring vocals.  In 2004, her single "U-Haul" from her third solo album "Stone Love" was nominated for best female R&B vocal performance. Her final Grammy nomination came in 2007 for the song "Baby," from her fourth solo album "The Art of Love & War."

Stone was also an actor, having over 40 film credits.  She appeared in significant titles such as the TV shows "Girlfriends," for which she sung the theme song "Moesha," starring Brandy Norwood, and films like "The Hot Chick," "Scary Movie V," and "Ride Along." She had one project in post-production: a film called "Abused."

In 2003, played Big Mama Morton in the Broadway musical "Chicago".

Angie is survived by her son Michael, daughter Diamond, and two grandchildren.