The 54th Annual GMA Dove Award, Hosted by Tauren Wells, Delivers Impactful Speeches, One-of-a-Kind Performances and Surprise Guests
Brandon Lake Leads The Night With Four GMA Dove Awards Including Artist Of The Year, Tasha Cobbs Leonard Takes Home Two Awards Including Gospel Worship Album of the Year The broadcast aired exclusively on TBN and The TBN App and was simulcast on SiriusXM The Message Tauren Wells, Photo [...]
RIP: Pioneer Gospel Singer Vernon Oliver Price
One of the most passionate and anointed voices in gospel music was stilled this week when Mother Vernon Oliver Price passed away at the age of 93.
RIP: Austin A. Layne Jr., Gospel Singer, Businessman, St. Louis Treasure
St. Louis gospel artist and businessman Austin Layne Jr. passed away on October 1 at age 87.
RIP: Dewitt Johnson of the B.C. & M. Choir and the Johnson Ensemble
Dewitt Johnson, a Nashvillian and co-organizer of the B. C. & M. Mass Choir and founder of the Johnson Ensemble, has gone on to earn his wings.
RIP: Haywood Barnes of the Sunset Jubilaires
By Robert M. Marovich JGM learned from Darrell Luster of the Malaco Music Group that Mr. Haywood Barnes of the Sunset Jubilaires gospel quartet passed away on August 14, 2023. He was born February 23, 1941. Here is the announcement from the obituary page: We are sad to announce that [...]
Gospel Music Association Announces Nominees for 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards
The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce nominees for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards.
RIP Bishop Claude Odell Timmons – Gospel Singer, Religious Leader
JGM was saddened to learn of the transition of Bishop Claude Odell Timmons, a gospel music artist and religious leader.
RIP Professor L. Stanley Davis – An Appreciation
Wednesday, August 2, 2023, saw the passing of two towering figures in the history of African American gospel music: musician and educator Kenneth Woods Jr. and Professor L. Stanley Davis.
RIP: Kenneth Woods Jr.: Musician, Songwriter, Arranger, Group Leader, Choir Director, Educator
Kenneth Woods Jr. transitioned from labor to reward this morning, August 2, 2023. He was 94.