Bob Marovich, Author at Journal of Gospel Music

RIP – Grammy-Winning Gospel Singer Emily “Cissy” Houston (Drinkard Singers, Sweet Inspirations)

RIP – Grammy-Winning Gospel Singer Emily “Cissy” Houston (Drinkard Singers, Sweet Inspirations)

Bob Marovich2024-10-07T21:02:07-05:00October 7th, 2024|

Gospel singer and background vocalist Emily "Cissy" Houston passed away October 7, 2024, at age 91.

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List of 2024 GMA Dove Awards Winners

List of 2024 GMA Dove Awards Winners

Bob Marovich2024-10-06T00:09:34-05:00October 5th, 2024|

Here is the list of 2024 GMA Dove Awards WInners

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RIP: Pastor Darryl Frierson of the Joy Boyz

RIP: Pastor Darryl Frierson of the Joy Boyz

Bob Marovich2024-10-03T23:54:18-05:00October 3rd, 2024|

The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn today from Darrell Luster of Malaco Music Group that Darryl Frierson, one-half of the twin duo the Joy Boyz, passed away. Homegoing details are below. From the Malaco Music Group bio on the Joy Boyz: If family groups are [...]

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JGM Pick of the Week: September 30, 2024

JGM Pick of the Week: September 30, 2024

Bob Marovich2024-10-21T21:33:01-05:00September 30th, 2024|

“Clap My Way” Micah Lee Micah’s Music (release date: July 19, 2024)

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“Holy Dance Groove-1” – JSCToken

“Holy Dance Groove-1” – JSCToken

Bob Marovich2024-09-29T19:54:38-05:00September 29th, 2024|

Singer-songwriter-producer and Paris resident Jerry St. Charles, aka JSCToken, fuses spirituality with club music to produce “Holy Dance Groove-1.”

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“Before I Let You Go” by Angelo Ellerbee Now Available on Amazon Books

“Before I Let You Go” by Angelo Ellerbee Now Available on Amazon Books

Bob Marovich2026-03-03T18:01:13-06:00September 26th, 2024|

Angelo Ellerbee, the founder/president of Double XXposure Media, who guided entertainment luminaries such as Grammy winning producer James Mtume, Tony Award legend Melba Moore, and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has released his fourth in a series of motivational books, Before I Let You Go.

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At 97, Bessie Pullen Is Still Singing the Gospel

At 97, Bessie Pullen Is Still Singing the Gospel

Bob Marovich2024-09-25T21:51:35-05:00September 25th, 2024|

At 97, Florida's own Bessie Pullen still sings gospel songs at her church. She offers up two here for the Journal of Gospel Music.

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JGM Pick of the Week – September 23, 2024

JGM Pick of the Week – September 23, 2024

Bob Marovich2024-09-23T20:51:55-05:00September 23rd, 2024|

The beloved Dottie Rambo composition is especially poignant in the wake of the plane crash that took the lives of three of the four members of The Nelons just weeks ago.

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Florida’s Own Bessie Pullen, 97-Year-Old Singer, Reflects on Her Life in Gospel Music

Florida’s Own Bessie Pullen, 97-Year-Old Singer, Reflects on Her Life in Gospel Music

Bob Marovich2024-09-20T12:30:42-05:00September 20th, 2024|

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.

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