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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.

Bro. Glenn – Childlike Faith

2022-07-14T01:45:45-05:00July 14th, 2022|

Bro. Glenn Childlike Faith WayMakker Music (release date: December 22, 2021) By Robert M. Marovich “Will you be ready when Jesus comes?” asks Christian hip hop artist Bro. Michael Glenn, aka Bro. Glenn, at the outset of his album Childlike Faith. I don’t know about you, but from the sounds [...]

Radio Executives Form National Association of Gospel Radio

2022-07-11T01:16:33-05:00July 11th, 2022|

TO EXPAND THE REACH AND INFLUENCE OF THE FORMAT Shreveport, LA: A group of the most influential executives in the urban inspirational and gospel music radio industry have come together to create the National Association of Gospel Radio (NAGR) with a mission to empower stations as they preserve, protect, and [...]

Lena Mae Perry and the Branchettes Subject of Award-Winning Documentary

2022-07-08T01:28:39-05:00July 8th, 2022|

Lena Mae Perry (front), Phil Cook (back row, far right) By Robert M. Marovich One reasonably warm Saturday in April, 2019, the Long Branch Disciples of Christ Church was especially high in the spirit. There, in the postcard-pretty church nestled in Newton Grove, North Carolina, the Branchettes, arguably [...]

“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” – Lady Redneck

2022-07-04T01:27:40-05:00July 4th, 2022|

“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Lady Redneck Independent (2022) www.ladyredneckmusic.com By Robert M. Marovich Lady Redneck (aka country singer Stephanie Lee) renders the eighteenth-century hymn, “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” with lockstep fidelity to the original and a delicacy ideally suited to the lovely melody. Lee’s tender vocal, [...]

“Did It Again” – Ruth La’Ontra ft. Thomas and the Situation

2022-07-03T01:18:41-05:00July 3rd, 2022|

“Did It Again" Ruth La’Ontra ft. Thomas and the Situation Tyscot Music and Entertainment (release date: July 8, 2022) www.tyscot.com By Robert M. Marovich Ruth La’Ontra’s new single, “Did It Again,” makes plain its premise in the lyrics: a “simple song to say thank you” for making “a way for [...]

Adrian Warren Named VP of Sales at iHeart/Jacksonville

2022-07-02T01:25:10-05:00July 2nd, 2022|

From Radio Facts: iHeartMedia announced today that ADRIAN WARREN has been named VICE-PRESIDENT OF SALES for JACKSONVILLE, effective June 13th. iHeartMedia/Jacksonville has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than 8 stations comprised of music, talk [...]

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