JGM Pick of the Week: December 19, 2023
“God Said He Would Heal the Land” Cherry and Family Independent (release date: October 20, 2023)
RIP Arthur Lee Crume Sr., Longtime Manager, Guitarist for the Soul Stirrers
JGM was saddened to learn from Kim Ruff-Moore that Arthur Crume of the Soul Stirrers passed away. Kim reported that he died in Savannah Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
A Message from Malaco Music Group
A message from Darrell Luster of Malaco Music Group
JGM Pick of the Week: December 11, 2023
“What Is This I Got? Holy Ghost” proves that although it has new personnel, the sound of the New C Lord Cs is consistent with its roots in traditional gospel quartet going back to 1954.
“Press On” – Da T.R.U.T.H. & Isaac Carree
It’s gratifying to see contemporary gospel artists like Isaac Carree and Christian rapper Da T.R.U.T.H. featured on the same soundtrack as top R&B artists like Jill Scott.
“Drummer Boy” – The Disciple Travelers
Look out, Pentatonix—the Disciple Travelers gospel quartet performs a spectacular percussive a cappella version of “Drummer Boy.”
JGM Pick of the Week – December 4, 2023
After listening to Andy McGuire’s “All Mighty God,” anyone who has lost loved ones to Alzheimer’s disease will need to have tissue handy.
“Safe” – Summer
The conviction in Summer Pearson’s voice is palpable on “Safe,” a prayer-closet call for protection and for a restoration of faith.
“Shine On Me” – Nikki Berry
Nikki Berry’s “Shine on Me,” a vocal solo with only organ accompaniment, is the kind of gospel performance that enlivens a church congregation.
RIP: Linwood Heath, Veteran Philadelphia Gospel Radio Announcer
The Journal of Gospel Music is saddened to report that Philadelphia's longtime gospel announcer Linwood Heath passed away.
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