Kronos Quartet Reimagine Early Mahalia Jackson Recording Ahead of Tribute Project Out 4/3 via Smithsonian Folkways
GRAMMY-winning San Francisco string quartet Kronos Quartet is out with the third single, “God Shall Wipe All Tears Away,” from their forthcoming album Glorious Mahalia, out April 3 via Smithsonian Folkways.
Aaron Lavelle Signs Deal With TRIBL Records Ahead Of New Album “Crowned”
Urban Gospel and Contemporary Christian artist Aaron Lavelle signs a deal with TRIBL Records, marking a major milestone after more than a decade of building his career independently.
Crystal Aikin Officially Joins Mixed Bag Entertainment’s Music Division
Stellar Award-Winning Gospel artist Crystal Aikin, joins the ranks of nationally acclaimed Gospel stars by inking a deal with a new label, Mixed Bag Entertainment.
World Famous Soul Stirrers Reunite for Historic Gospel Revival
Released under Ruff Moore Media and distributed via DistroKid, Jesus Be a Fence, Vol. 1 captures the essence of the Soul Stirrers’ faith and artistry, combining a touch of modern rhythm with the deeply rooted soul and integrity that made them a household name in gospel music.
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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Fisk Jubilee Singers impress audience with history, vocals | The Daily Beacon.
Edward Robinson, Chicago pianist who accompanied gospel greats, dead at 81 - Chicago Sun-Times.
From a press release: Following the recent death of the much loved and respected National Gospel Announcers Guild (GAG) Chairman, Al "The Bishop" Hobbs, Bishop Albert Jamison and the Board [...]
J. Matthew Cobb of HiFi Magazine alerted the Journal of Gospel Music to this tragic news. Click below to read more. thebahamasweekly.com - Plane crashes at Grand Bahama Shipyard, Dr. [...]
by Bob Marovich Juan Santiago & Uninhibited Praise are turning their new record contract signing into a party. The group, whose Ultimate Worship Experience: Live was reviewed in 2012 by [...]
The Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) at Indiana University reports that it is offering online access to interviews and panel discussions videotaped as part of the conference, [...]
Mavis Staples reflects on activism and music, past and present.
It was a privilege and an honor to be in the number for Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon and Toshi Reagon's presentation, and to hear Dr. James Abbington's mass choir pour [...]
It's an honor to be part of this amazing African American sacred music symposium. It is said to be the first such gathering of scholars around this single subject since the [...]
NEW YORK, October 16, 2014 – Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), a global leader in music rights management, is set to salute gospel leaders Israel Houghton, LaShun Pace and The Anointed [...]
(DETROIT, MI - October 15, 2014) Grammy Award-winning producer and Stellar Award-winning artist J Moss was home alone on Tuesday evening, October 14, when fire broke out. The fire quickly [...]
By Bob Marovich Hillsong UNITED was a big winner at the 45th Annual Dove Awards, held in Nashville, Tennessee, yesterday evening. The group took home Artist of the Year and [...]
Nash Shaffer, Jr. By Bob Marovich Bro. Nash Shaffer’s friends and loved ones said he needed no special invitation to sit in the front row of a gospel [...]
Gladys Knight uses her voice to evangelize for the Mormon Church - Local - Ohio.
The Americana Music Association saluted the Fairfield Four and McCrary Sisters. Read more here: With its awards show, the Americana Music Association embraces blues, gospel, and R&B.
Louise Williams Bishop celebrated at The Mann - Religion - Philly Tribune.
Robert Clem of One State Films has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund his documentary on the history of gospel quartet singing. Check out the video and the giving options, [...]
Learn more about Gospel Music Heritage Month at www.gospelmusicheritage.org. If everyone who loves gospel music celebrated Gospel Music Heritage Month by purchasing one gospel CD in September, think of the [...]
Journal of Gospel Music Editor-in-Chief is honored to present "I Can’t Make This Journey By Myself: Gospel Music and the Pursuit of Community and Modernity" at the 2014 Pruit Symposium [...]
Efforts to launch first gospel radio station in Cypress underway - Your Houston News: Living.
By Bob Marovich I first met Pastor Mack C. Mason more than a decade ago. Our mutual appreciation for traditional gospel music brought us together for lunch in Chicago's Loop. [...]
By Bob Marovich Photo: Dr. E. LaQuint Weaver II & the Hallelujah Singers perform on the main stage Saturday night. Credit: Candice Shavalia / Big Red Hen Films Dr. E. LaQuint [...]
DALLAS (August 5, 2014) - Grammy Award® Nominee Tamela Mann and Gospel Icon Kirk Franklin have a lot to celebrate. The "Take Me To The King" digital single, written and [...]
