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Ann Nesby Brings Her Powerhouse Voice and Gospel Legacy to Tyler Perry’s “The Gospel of Christmas” November 11
Acclaimed singer and actress Ann Nesby, the six-time Grammy Award-nominated solo artist and legendary voice of Sounds of Blackness, returns to the screen as Sarah in Tyler Perry’s upcoming Netflix holiday film, The Gospel of Christmas, premiering November 11, 2026.
Bishop Hezekiah Walker First Gospel Artist to Create Housing in New York
This month, Bishop Hezekiah Walker celebrates the grand opening of HezHouse Apartments, a housing development six years in the making.
Journal of Gospel Music to Interview Quartet Artist Li’l Prince October 16
Check out the Journal of Gospel Music's exclusive video interview of gospel quartet singer Li'l Prince - available here starting the afternoon of October 16.
ASCAP Joins with Motown Gospel to Celebrate 2026 Stellar Awards Nominees
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, together with Motown Gospel, celebrated the most renowned names in gospel music at the Stellar Awards Nominee Mixer August 13.
Tehillah Music Group Adds Courtney Franklin to Signed Talent Roster
Tehillah Music Group is excited to announce their most recent addition, Courtney Franklin, as their newest artist to their roster.
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Marvin Sapp’s 17th album, Restoration, will be distributed by music and culture juggernaut Roc Nation, through a newly established partnership that was announced today.

Multiple award-winning artist and songwriter Kierra Sheard received the BMI Impact Award in recognition of her impressive career and impact on the future of gospel music.

James Guy, better known as G-MAN, owns his own Internet radio station, Charlotte’s WGUY.LIVE, which celebrated its three-year anniversary in June of this year.

Motown Gospel announces the signing of GRAMMY-nominated artist Koryn Hawthorne.
Calvin Bridges is marking the 50th anniversary of his treasured composition, "I Can Go To God In Prayer."

Award-winning gospel industry veteran Earnest Pugh will be celebrated as an honoree at the 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.

EMG Cares, the philanthropic 501(c)(3) arm of Enon Music Group, is making a powerful impact nationwide through its 2026 I STILL BELIEVE Tour under the inspiring theme, “Building Unity, Igniting Hope!”

Tehillah Music Group is proud to announce it has added nationally-recognized worship leader Stephen Hurd to its roster of artists, in anticipation of Hurd's new album, set to be released in the coming months.

The Chicago Defender reported in February on an exhibit at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield that celebrates "the remarkable artistic journey of Sylvia Fedrick, a Chicago-born recording artist and actress whose creative story reflects resilience, faith, and hometown pride."

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.

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.

ATLANTA, GA (March 3, 2026) — Atlanta will take center stage this May with the launch of bamX — Black Music Week, a citywide cultural experience celebrating the legacy, [...]

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has earned the Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album accolade for her critically acclaimed studio debut TASHA at the 57th NAACP Image Awards.

Pastor Mike Jr. has launched a bold and headline-grabbing social media initiative titled “PMJ vs AI.” The campaign challenges the growing presence of AI-generated artists and songs dominating Christian and Gospel music charts.

Established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in May 2024, GIC was created to address one pressing reality: the Gospel music industry can no longer afford to operate in isolated silos.

The SRG-ILS Group proudly welcomes PJ Morton’s own Morton Records to its label roster.

As is our custom for this time of year, the Journal of Gospel Music presents its "best of" lists in the category of singles, albums, and historical reissues.

Jonathan Nelson has inked a recording contract with Tyscot Records’ Tyscot Worship imprint.

The first efforts of EMG Cares will be to directly impact communities across the country in tandem with the label's upcoming 2026 I Still Believe Tour: Building Unity, Igniting Hope!

Jamel Strong has signed a record deal with one of the most talked about labels this year, Mixed Bag Entertainment.











