RIP – Grammy-Winning Gospel Singer Emily “Cissy” Houston (Drinkard Singers, Sweet Inspirations)
Gospel singer and background vocalist Emily "Cissy" Houston passed away October 7, 2024, at age 91.
Gospel singer and background vocalist Emily "Cissy" Houston passed away October 7, 2024, at age 91.
Here is the list of 2024 GMA Dove Awards WInners
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 [...]
By Robert M. Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the passing of the Reverend Dr. Janice Brown-Stephens. She transitioned from earth to glory on August 30, 2024, at age 80. The following is based on a bio I wrote for the Malaco Music Group website [...]
First Lady Wanda Wilson Fielding submitted this homegoing information: We will celebrate Quincy‘s amazing God ordained life in the blessed facility of: Faithful Central Bible Church 400 W Florence Avenue, Inglewood, California 90301 (310) 330-8000 The viewing will be on Friday September 13 between 5pm-7pm. The Musical Tribute will follow [...]
JDI Records informed the Journal of Gospel Music that singer, pianist, and songwriter Jackie Gouche'-Farris, mother of rapper D Smoke and sister of bassist Andrew Gouche' (Gladys Knight, Walter Hawkins), passed away on August 10. She died of complications from an auto accident that occurred on Easter Sunday, March 31, [...]
Bishop Richard John "Mr. Clean" White Sr. passed away on August 11, 2024. He was 60 years old.
Jerrold Paine Norwood, a founding member of the platinum-selling Chicago-based gospel music ensemble Shekinah Glory Ministry, passed away of cancer complications on August 4, 2024. He was 60.
The National Association of Gospel Radio (NAGR) has announced the appointment of Dennis Cole as the National Director of State Directors.
One of America’s most cherished Gospel music families, The Nelons, were involved in a tragic plane crash on Friday afternoon.