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RIP: Austin A. Layne Jr., Gospel Singer, Businessman, St. Louis Treasure

RIP: Austin A. Layne Jr., Gospel Singer, Businessman, St. Louis Treasure

Bob Marovich2023-10-07T19:52:42-05:00October 7th, 2023|

St. Louis gospel artist and businessman Austin Layne Jr. passed away on October 1 at age 87.

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RIP: Dewitt Johnson of the B.C. & M. Choir and the Johnson Ensemble

RIP: Dewitt Johnson of the B.C. & M. Choir and the Johnson Ensemble

Bob Marovich2023-08-25T12:32:07-05:00August 25th, 2023|

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.

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RIP: Haywood Barnes of the Sunset Jubilaires

RIP: Haywood Barnes of the Sunset Jubilaires

Bob Marovich2023-08-16T10:21:24-05:00August 16th, 2023|

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 [...]

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Gospel Music Association Announces Nominees for 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards

Gospel Music Association Announces Nominees for 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards

Bob Marovich2023-08-09T21:17:30-05:00August 9th, 2023|

The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce nominees for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards.

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RIP Bishop Claude Odell Timmons – Gospel Singer, Religious Leader

RIP Bishop Claude Odell Timmons – Gospel Singer, Religious Leader

Bob Marovich2023-08-09T17:06:24-05:00August 7th, 2023|

JGM was saddened to learn of the transition of Bishop Claude Odell Timmons, a gospel music artist and religious leader.

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RIP Professor L. Stanley Davis – An Appreciation

RIP Professor L. Stanley Davis – An Appreciation

Bob Marovich2023-08-03T21:46:49-05:00August 3rd, 2023|

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.

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RIP: Kenneth Woods Jr.: Musician, Songwriter, Arranger, Group Leader, Choir Director, Educator

RIP: Kenneth Woods Jr.: Musician, Songwriter, Arranger, Group Leader, Choir Director, Educator

Bob Marovich2023-08-04T09:22:52-05:00August 2nd, 2023|

Kenneth Woods Jr. transitioned from labor to reward this morning, August 2, 2023. He was 94.

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RIP: Carnell Murrell – Gospel Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Group Leader

RIP: Carnell Murrell – Gospel Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Group Leader

Bob Marovich2023-07-29T20:18:09-05:00July 29th, 2023|

By Robert M. Marovich JGM is saddened to learn of the passing of Carnell Murrell. Here is a short bio we contributed to the Malaco Music Group website some years ago: Born in Detroit on June 25, 1962, gospel songwriter, group leader, musician and singer Carnell Murrell spent his early [...]

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Stellar Gospel Music Awards – 2023 Awardees

Stellar Gospel Music Awards – 2023 Awardees

Bob Marovich2023-07-18T15:00:21-05:00July 18th, 2023|

Pastor Mike Jr., Blacksmoke Music Worldwide recording artist, took home eight statues, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, for "Impossible," at the 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards celebration.

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