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JGM Pick of the Week – November 3, 2025
“I’m Standing With You” Katie Cloyd ECM Group Nashville (release date: October 31, 2025) By Robert M. Marovich Katie Cloyd’s cover of Diane Warren’s composition “I’m Standing With You” sounds even more like a gospel song than when it was first sung by Chrissy Metz for the 2019 film Breakthrough. The single's universal message of undying friendship, coupled with the I've-got-your-back manner in which Cloyd sings it, could easily make it a country crossover hit. In addition to singing, Cloyd is a freelance writer whose work has been published in such periodicals as Martha Stewart Living.
JGM Music Hour – Episode 184
This episode includes music reviewed on the Journal of Gospel Music between early June and late September 2025.
Fifty Something Records and Lrae Entertainment® Sign NBC’s The Voice Top 8 Standout Alum Justin Aaron To Their Record Label Collaboration
Jim Vierra and Dr. Earl Bynum announced today that they have signed their first artist, NBC's The Voice Top 8 standout alum Justin Aaron, to their label partnership.
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JGM Pick of the Week – November 3, 2025
“I’m Standing With You” Katie Cloyd ECM Group Nashville (release date: October 31, 2025) By Robert M. Marovich Katie Cloyd’s cover of Diane Warren’s composition “I’m Standing With You” sounds even more like a gospel song than when it was first sung by Chrissy Metz for the 2019 film Breakthrough. The single's universal message of undying friendship, coupled with the I've-got-your-back manner in which Cloyd sings it, could easily make it a country crossover hit. In addition to singing, Cloyd is a freelance writer whose work has been published in such periodicals as Martha Stewart Living.
JGM Music Hour – Episode 184
This episode includes music reviewed on the Journal of Gospel Music between early June and late September 2025.
Fifty Something Records and Lrae Entertainment® Sign NBC’s The Voice Top 8 Standout Alum Justin Aaron To Their Record Label Collaboration
Jim Vierra and Dr. Earl Bynum announced today that they have signed their first artist, NBC's The Voice Top 8 standout alum Justin Aaron, to their label partnership.
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JGM was saddened to learn of the passing of Pastor Joseph A. Peay Sr. He transitioned from earth to glory on October 11, 2025, at age 85.
List of the winners of the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards (2025)
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“Blessings” Tanya Nolan Artsessionz (release date: February 7, 2025)
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“I’m Standing With You” Katie Cloyd ECM Group Nashville (release date: October 31, 2025) By Robert M. Marovich Katie Cloyd’s cover of Diane Warren’s composition “I’m Standing With You” sounds even more like a gospel song than when it was first sung by Chrissy Metz for the 2019 film Breakthrough. The single's universal message of [...]
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In A City Called Heaven, gospel announcer and music historian Robert Marovich shines a light on the humble origins of a majestic genre and its indispensable bond to the city where it found its voice: Chicago.
By Robert Marovich
In A City Called Heaven, gospel announcer and music historian Robert Marovich shines a light on the humble origins of a majestic genre and its indispensable bond to the city where it found its voice: Chicago.
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the multi-GRAMMY Award-winning Blind Boys of Alabama will be among the earliest artists to appear at Garcia’s Chicago in the city's West Loop.
There aren't many gospel singers left who remember the early days of the genre. But Ms. Bessie Pullen does. The 97-Year-Old singer reflects on her life as a gospel singer in Florida. Her husband, Melvyn Pullen, was a member of the popular quartet the Gospelaires.
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JGM was saddened to learn of the passing of Pastor Joseph A. Peay Sr. He transitioned from earth to glory on October 11, 2025, at age 85.
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