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About Bob Marovich

Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.

Various Artists – Halo: The One-Derful! Collection

2016-04-23T02:51:51-05:00April 23rd, 2016|

Various Artists Halo: The One-Derful! Collection Secret Stash Records (release date of CD: April 15, 2016; LP available since February 2016) www.secretstashrecords.com By Bob Marovich During the 1950s and 1960s, Chicago record men and brothers George and Ernie Leaner helped transform South Michigan Avenue’s famed “Motor Row” (of auto dealerships) [...]

R.E.V. – Beyond Armageddon

2016-04-20T01:56:39-05:00April 20th, 2016|

R.E.V. Beyond Armageddon (2016) www.revgospel.com By Bob Marovich R.E.V. and Beyond Armageddon are the brainchildren of Detroiter Dennis M. Schultz. A lead and bass guitarist who for years balanced his day job with his passion for music, Schultz has had the notion to do this album since the 1990s. Some of the [...]

JGM Pick of the Week: April 18, 2016

2016-04-18T22:04:42-05:00April 18th, 2016|

“To Be Loved By God” Kimberly Palmer-Blackwell From the Thornewell Records album The Best of Kimberly Palmer-Blackwell, Vol. 1 www.cdbaby.com/cd/kimberlypalmer14 It’s Kimberly Palmer-Blackwell’s soaring, soulful vocal that sells “To Be Loved By God,” a heartfelt melody and just-right arrangement reminiscent of early 1980s R&B balladry. To depict God’s love as [...]

Micah Stampley’s Eighth Album Has Vertical Worship, Hymns With a Twist

2016-04-16T18:48:03-05:00April 16th, 2016|

By Bob Marovich On May 20, Micah Stampley releases his eighth album, To the King...Vertical Worship.  The live recording, which took place at Oasis Family Life Church in Dallas, Georgia, on June 26 of last year, finds the gospel crooner offering up a batch of new songs, many co-written with his [...]

The Volunteer State Mass Choir – The Gospel of Tennessee

2016-04-14T23:09:15-05:00April 14th, 2016|

Jeff Wilford Presents The Volunteer State Mass Choir The Gospel of Tennessee www.VolunteerStateMass.com By Bob Marovich Ten years after their establishment by gospel music industry and retail professional Jeff Wilford, the Volunteer State Mass Choir makes its debut on CD with The Gospel of Tennessee. Waiting to gel in tone [...]

Ysabella – Help Me Out

2016-04-13T01:21:44-05:00April 13th, 2016|

Ysabella Help Me Out Sharper Brothers (2016) Available on Amazon By Bob Marovich Ysabella, formerly known as the Jenkins Sisters, is a contemporary gospel sister trio. Jentry, Aja, and Armani Jenkins have been singing for some time: in 2008, the group won the Word Network's Gospel F.O.C.U.S. competition. Help Me [...]

GMA Foundation Announces 2016-17 Board of Directors

2016-04-12T15:37:48-05:00April 12th, 2016|

Industry leaders oversee the legacy and educational aspects of Gospel and Christian music NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 11, 2016) – The GMA Foundation is proud to announce its 2016-17 Board of Directors. The GMA Foundation’s mission is to continue to educate, preserve and invest in the Gospel and Christian music industry. [...]

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