By Bob Marovich for the Journal of Gospel Music If Richard Smallwood had his druthers, the autobiography he is writing would have been released simultaneously with his new album, the two-CD Anthology Live. The album, recorded with his group, Vision, is essentially the “musical soundtrack” to his autobiography.  But the music came first, and Anthology Live (RCA Inspiration) hits stores June 29. The maestro, whose song canon is among the finest in modern sacred music, talked with the Journal of Gospel Music about the new release, his and Vision’s first CD in four years. The genesis of Anthology Live, Smallwood ...

LOS ANGELES, CA — Music legend Andraé Crouch has died. The Grammy and Dove Award winner passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at approximately 4:30pm PST at Northridge Hospital Medical Center in the Los Angeles area. Andraé, 72, was hospitalized on January 3rd. Andraé’s family requests privacy at this time. Andraé’s accolades include 7 Grammy Awards, 6 GMA Dove Awards, an Academy Award nomination for “The Color Purple,” induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His songs have been recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Paul Simon, and ...

Read an update and a statement on gospel icon Andrae Crouch and his continued health complications from sister Sandra Crouch: Click below, courtesy of Breathecast.com: Andrae’ Crouch Statement by Sandra Crouch Please keep Andrae’ and his family in your prayers.

Headlines and Global News reports that Andrae Crouch is healthy and his “Let the Church Say Amen” tour will commence Friday, March 20, in Birmingham, Alabama. Read more here: http://www.hngn.com/articles/54443/20141224/father-of-modern-gospel-andrae-crouch-healthy-all-star-tribute-tour-rescheduled.htm

(NASHVILLE, Tennessee) — Legendary Gospel artist Andraé Crouch was admitted to the hospital on Monday, December 1. As a result of Andraé’s sudden and unexpected hospitalization, Riverphlo Entertainment has decided to postpone this month’s Let the Church Say Amen Celebration Tour. Ticket holders can contact the venues for information on rescheduled dates. Andraé is talking and alert and resting comfortably, reports his sister, Sandra Crouch. On behalf of Andraé and the Crouch Family, we appreciate your prayers for a quick and speedy recovery. The all-star concert tour was scheduled to kick off in Philadelphia on December 6th, paying tribute to ...