“Victory” – Kim Mendoza
“Victory” is a real pewburner from Monroe, Louisiana, gospel singer Kimberly Mendoza.
Journal of Gospel Music’s Best CDs, Singles and Historic Reissues of 2025
As is our custom for this time of year, the Journal of Gospel Music presents its "best of" lists in the category of singles, albums, and historical reissues.
JGM Pick of the Week – January 12, 2026
Zacardi Cortez shouts and squalls like a seasoned quartet lead through the confessional “Working on Me” as he pleads to God for a “brand new start” through spiritual restoration.
JGM Pick of the Week – January 6, 2026
“Broken Habits” KamSam The Unstoppable Music (release date: December 16, 2025) By Robert M. Marovich Vulnerability, faith, and gratitude gush out of London-based gospel singer Patrice Tate-Samuel, aka KamSam, as she works her troubles out on “Broken Habits.” By giving herself over to Jesus, she affirms, she can break through [...]
Jonathan Nelson Signs with Tyscot Worship
Jonathan Nelson has inked a recording contract with Tyscot Records’ Tyscot Worship imprint.
Richard Smallwood: A Remembrance
When I heard the news that Richard Smallwood passed away today, it was as if church bells stopped tolling.
Emmanuel Dickson – My Truth
My Truth offers musical variety, simple messages of faith, bright singing, and authentic energy.
RIP: Jeffrey Newberry of the Gospel Keynotes
The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the passing of quartet singer Jeffrey Newberry on December 14, 2025. He was 69 years old.
