RIP: Rev. Dr. Clay Evans – Pastor, Civil Rights Icon
The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the passing today of the Reverend Dr. Clay Evans, founder and pastor emeritus of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago. Our deepest sympathies to Ms. Lou Della Evans Reid, Rev. Pharis Evans, the rest of the Evans family, and the [...]
62nd GRAMMY Award Nominations Announced
Congratulations to the nominees in the Gospel and Christian categories for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards, to be held at L. A.'s Staples Center and televised Sunday, January 26. I am honored to be part of this list for the first time (see Category 67). 36. Best Gospel Performance/Song LOVE THEORY [...]
Kanye West’s “Jesus Is King” – From the Gospel Perspective
Bob Marovich, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Gospel Music, and Hasan James, publisher and editor of Root Magazine, talk with host Jon Caramanica on The New York Times Popcast about the new Kanye West album and film, Jesus is King. Listen to the Popcast here: https://nyti.ms/2JyAjEs
Teenaged Daughter of Gospel Singer Micah Stampley Passes Away
(ATLANTA, GA) October 22, 2019 - It is with a heavy heart that the Stampley family would like to announce the passing of their 15 year old daughter, Mary Stampley, from complications with a seizure. Please keep their family in your prayers and respect their privacy as they deal with [...]
Daigle, Franklin, Leonard, Lecrae Among Big Winners at 50th Dove Awards Ceremony
Lauren Daigle took home three awards from the 50th Annual Dove Awards held in Nashville on Oct. 15, 2019 LAUREN DAIGLE TAKES HOME THREE DOVES INCLUDING THE TOP AWARD “ARTIST OF THE YEAR” KIRK FRANKLIN, TASHA COBBS LEONARD AND LECRAE TAKE TWO NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 15, 2019) – [...]
RIP: Dr. Jonathan Greer II, Organist, Choir Director, Church Leader
By Bob Marovich Dennis Bines informed the Journal of Gospel Music that Dr. Jonathan Greer II passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Home going arrangements will be announced as soon as they are known. Meanwhile, here is a brief bio on Dr. Greer, written by me for the Malaco [...]
Lauren Daigle, Kirk Franklin, for KING & COUNTRY Lead Nominees for 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards
Awards to be held 'live' Tuesday, October 15 in Nashville, Tennessee and will air on TBN on Sunday, October 20, 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 14, 2019) - The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today the nominees for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards, revealed [...]
RIP: Tessie Hill, Gospel Singer
Marcel West of Detroit, Michigan, informed the Journal of Gospel Music that gospel singer Tessie Hill-Ackey passed away on July 28, 2019. Born October 9, 1934, in Monroe, Georgia, Madame Hill migrated at a young age to Detroit, Michigan. She later became lead vocalist of the choir at the church [...]
Bishop Andrew Ford II Passes Away at 66
Bishop Andrew Ford II, Pastor of Ford Memorial Temple in Philadelphia's Nicetown community, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019, at age 66. From Bishop Ford's Facebook page: Bishop Andrew James Ford II is a visionary with a clear insight for the Next Generation and New Millennium church. He is [...]
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