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Beau Williams, R&B and Gospel Singer, Dies at 76
The Journal of Gospel Music learned of the passing on June 17, 2026, of singer Beau Williams.
Kierra Sheard to Receive BMI Impact Award at 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
Multiple award-winning artist and songwriter Kierra Sheard will receive the BMI Impact Award in recognition of her impressive career and impact on the future of gospel music.
JGM Pick of the Week – June 15, 2026
In the church-wrecking tradition of the Caravans, veteran gospel singer Beverly Crawford shouts and squalls it up on “Made a Way.'
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Beau Williams, R&B and Gospel Singer, Dies at 76
The Journal of Gospel Music learned of the passing on June 17, 2026, of singer Beau Williams.
Kierra Sheard to Receive BMI Impact Award at 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
Multiple award-winning artist and songwriter Kierra Sheard will receive the BMI Impact Award in recognition of her impressive career and impact on the future of gospel music.
JGM Pick of the Week – June 15, 2026
In the church-wrecking tradition of the Caravans, veteran gospel singer Beverly Crawford shouts and squalls it up on “Made a Way.'
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Dawne Cole is from Chicago and her Windy City chops come out loud and clear on “I Called On Jesus,” a traditional-style selection about the power of prayer.

“Be a Witness” is a cheerful and infectious handclapper about the delights and rewards of being a “sanctified witness for the Lord.”

The nominees of the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced today. Here is the list of nominees by category.

“God’s Gonna Do It” Pastor LaNorris McFadden & SG1 Voices of Victory Fromr the Conqueror's Music album Sunday Morning Church (Live) (album release date: February 7, 2025)

“So Lovely” by the female duo TruthWon is musically and lyrically captivating.

“New Thang” Eternal Light Singers feat. Josh Myles Ecko Records (release date: March 8, 2024)
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"Throwback: An Evening with John P. Kee, Part 1" is a vibrant live gospel program filled with favorites representing 40 years of music ministry by the eight-time GRAMMY nominee.

North Carolina-born and bred Regina Vandereijk has re-released her recent five-star album, The Lord Is There, as a Deluxe Edition.

Like his 2018 compilation Bible of Love, Snoop Dogg’s new Death Row production, Altar Call, is the genuine article.

On Strange Things Happening, the first album in five years by California-born guitarist, singer, and songwriter David “Kid” Ramos, the bite of no-holds-barred roadhouse blues meets timeless gospel songs that have shaken the rafters of many churches for decades.

Sometimes you come across a singer of significant sensitivity and sometimes you come across a skillful songwriter, but rarely do you come across someone who combines both. Regina Vandereijk has both.
LATEST PICK OF THE WEEK – SINGLES

In the church-wrecking tradition of the Caravans, veteran gospel singer Beverly Crawford shouts and squalls it up on “Made a Way.'

Dawne Cole is from Chicago and her Windy City chops come out loud and clear on “I Called On Jesus,” a traditional-style selection about the power of prayer.

“God’s Gonna Do It” Pastor LaNorris McFadden & SG1 Voices of Victory Fromr the Conqueror's Music album Sunday Morning Church (Live) (album release date: February 7, 2025)

“New Thang” Eternal Light Singers feat. Josh Myles Ecko Records (release date: March 8, 2024)

What would The Family sound like without Kirk Franklin? Pretty solid, though not surprisingly, given the voices involved.
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.
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.

Fresh off the thirty-city I Got Away tour, in partnership with McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, singer and songwriter Bri Babinieux is looking forward to releasing a new album this fall.
The Journal of Gospel Music learned of the passing on June 17, 2026, of singer Beau Williams.

In addition to everything already being said about Rev. Jackson's achievements, it should be noted that he also loved gospel music.






