Della Reese (far right) with Brown's Inspirational Singers, 1950. From left, Kenneth Woods Jr., Milan Brown, Beatrice Brown, Raymond Rasberry. Photo Credit: Kenneth Woods Jr. By Bob Marovich Although better known as a television actor and pop singer, Della Reese made her early foray into professional music as [...]
Photo Credit: Facebook By Bob Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Pastor Shawn Jones of the Alabama quartet Shawn Jones and the Believers. Here is the group's biography, from their Facebook page: "Pastor Shawn Jones (Formally of The Alabama [...]
How They Got Over, a documentary film by Robert Clem about gospel quartets and their contribution to rock and roll, received the "Best Killer Soundtrack" Award from the ninth Chicago International Movies and Music Festival, better known as CIMMFest. The documentary was shown at the Davis Theater last Saturday afternoon as part [...]
JGM was saddened to learn of the passing of gospel singer Shea Norman of Memphis. The gospel singer passed away Thursday at age 45 as a result of diabetes. Reported the Memphis Commercial Appeal: "Norman, whose real name was Alen VonShea Norman, began a career in gospel music in 2004. His album, [...]
MercyMe takes home Artist of the Year award at the 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards on October 17, 2017 in Nashville. Photo: Grant Exline NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 17, 2017) – Tonight, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) handed out honors in 39 categories at the 48th Annual GMA Dove [...]
Howard Carroll By Bob Marovich The Reverend Joe Williams informed JGM this morning that Mr. Howard Carroll, longtime singer and guitarist with the Dixie Hummingbirds, and long considered the dean of gospel guitar, passed away this morning in Philadelphia's Mount Airy community. He was 93. “He did things with the [...]
AKRON, OH (Wednesday, October 11, 2017) -- Prayers and condolences to Half Mile Home's Todd Burton. This past Saturday his son DeAndre Andrus, 21, was shot and killed in what police believe to be a drive-by shooting that involved his cousin. Todd's son was found dead the next morning from [...]
The Journal of Gospel Music has been selected by Feedspot panelists as one of the Top 100 Christian Music Blogs on the web. "This is the most comprehensive list of Top 100 Christian Music Blogs on the internet and I’m honored to have you as part of this!" Feedspot founder Anuj [...]
Chicago—September 12, 2017— Every Sunday morning from 1963 until 1984, Chicago gospel music lovers watched Jubilee Showcase for the inspiring and soul-stirring performances by nationally known artists and local favorites, including the Staple Singers, Andrae Crouch, the Edwin Hawkins Singers, the Soul Stirrers, Albertina Walker, the Caravans, Jessy Dixon, the [...]
By Bob Marovich JGM was saddened to learn from Gayle Lecus and others in Southern California today that Dr. Rodena Preston has transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward. Rodena's music career was fostered by her mother, Mrs. Robbie Preston-Williams, who had her daughter playing piano at age three. By age [...]
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