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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.

Phil Thornton Named Senior Vice President of Capitol Christian Music Group

2022-04-20T01:04:03-05:00April 20th, 2022|

Phil Thornton; photo by Wardell Malloy NASHVILLE, April 19, 2022—Highly-regarded music executive Phil Thornton has been appointed Senior Vice President of Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG), it was announced today by the company’s co-presidents, Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy, to whom Thornton reports. In his newly created [...]

“Never Give Up” – Michelle Brooks-Thompson

2022-04-17T01:35:10-05:00April 17th, 2022|

“Never Give Up” Michelle Brooks-Thompson (release date: January 28, 2022) www.michellebrooksthompsonmusic.com By Robert M. Marovich This contemporary single by Michelle Brooks-Thompson articulates what we already know but frequently forget: “God will never leave you…you’ve come too far to give up now.” The arrangement is lush and a supremely confident Michelle [...]

“Beautiful Day” – Trenton Kirksey ft. Nikki Ross

2022-04-15T02:30:53-05:00April 15th, 2022|

“Beautiful Day” Trenton Kirksey ft. Nikki Ross Independent (2022) www.Facebook.com/MusicByTrent By Robert M. Marovich “Beautiful Day” is the debut single from Trenton Kirksey, a Houston-based baritone vocalist, songwriter, and conductor. Fellow Houstonian Nikki Ross is the vocalist on Kirksey’s track. To a classically-inspired and Latin-fired arrangement, Ross expresses unbridled joy [...]

JGM Pick of the Week – April 13, 2022

2022-04-14T01:21:25-05:00April 14th, 2022|

“Highest Praise” Terry Fuller Project ft. Justin Mickens Independent (release date: June 24, 2021) https://www.tjmusicgroup.com/ By Robert M. Marovich Accented by rhythmic foot thumps, Terry Fuller Project’s “Highest Praise” is a joyful selection that will set listeners to handclapping and foot tapping. Lead singer Justin Mickens handles vocals like the [...]

“Jesus is Lord” – Calvin Bridges

2022-04-10T00:56:03-05:00April 10th, 2022|

“Jesus is Lord” Calvin Bridges PNEUMA/Spirit Recordings, Inc. (2022) www.calvinbridges.org By Robert M. Marovich Celebrated singer-songwriter and gospel music instructor Calvin Bridges, known for his hit composition “I Can Go to God in Prayer,” takes listeners to church again with “Jesus is Lord.” This song of worship brims with ‘80s [...]

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