JGM Pick of the Week – November 2, 2026
“He’s a Rock” is a new song with an old soul.
JGM Music Hour – Episode 188
This episode includes music reviewed on the Journal of Gospel Music between mid-June and mid-September 2026.
“I Believe” – Kvng David
Kvng David (aka Alexander David), a Nigerian-born gospel singer based in the UK, follows his recent single, “Kings and Priests,” with a melodic worship song based on 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 called “I Believe.”
JGM Pick of the Week – October 26, 2026
A woefully underappreciated singer, Kansas City, Missouri, native Chrystal Rucker can turn any song, no matter how mundane, into something special.
“Number One King” – Annie & the Caldwells
The group’s latest release, “Number One King,” features decent enough singing but the song itself lacks that in-your-face immediacy that distinguished the selections on Can’t Lose My (Soul) and drew broad attention to the group.
JGM Pick of the Week – October 21, 2026
“The Voice I Have Now” Sandi Patty Stylos Records (release date: August 21, 2026)
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.
57th Annual Dove Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners of the 57th Annual Dove Awards, held October 6 by the Gospel Music Association: SONG OF THE YEAR “Dusty Bibles” Writers: Josiah Queen, Zac Lawson, Dylan Thomas, John Michael Howell Publishers: Josiah Queen Publishing, Capitol CMG Genesis, John Michael Howell Publishing, ZVC SONGZ, Kobalt Songs Music [...]
Journal of Gospel Music Interviews Gospel Recording Artist Lil Prince
Bob Marovich of the Journal of Gospel Music interviews gospel recording artist Lil Prince.
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.
