Beau Williams, R&B and Gospel Singer, Dies at 76
The Journal of Gospel Music learned of the passing on June 17, 2026, of singer Beau Williams.
Kierra Sheard to Receive BMI Impact Award at 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
Multiple award-winning artist and songwriter Kierra Sheard will receive the BMI Impact Award in recognition of her impressive career and impact on the future of gospel music.
Briana – Bri Babineaux
From its eponymous title and fist-raising opening track “Confident” to the nine inspirational selections that follow, Bri Babineaux’s latest offering finds the gospel singer and songwriter experiencing and commenting on her new decade of life.
“Jesus I Do” – Mariah Carey feat. The Clark Sisters
“Jesus I Do” is a collaboration between Mariah Carey and the Clark Sisters. It appears on Carey’s 2025 album, Here For It All.
JGM Pick of the Week – May 18, 2026
What would The Family sound like without Kirk Franklin? Pretty solid, though not surprisingly, given the voices involved.
Bishop Paul S. Morton and Tehillah Music Group Sign Stephen Hurd
Tehillah Music Group is proud to announce it has added nationally-recognized worship leader Stephen Hurd to its roster of artists, in anticipation of Hurd's new album, set to be released in the coming months.
“Kings and Priests” – Kvng David
“Kings and Priests,” written and performed by Kvng David (aka Alexander David), a Nigerian-born gospel singer based in the UK, helps raise self-esteem by celebrating the royalty inherent in every one of God’s children.
“Tell It” – Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Choir feat. Shawn Cotterell
The vertical praise that the Toronto-based group just can’t keep to themselves they express on “Tell It."
“Overcomer” – Reggie Jones
Inspired by Psalm 91, “Overcomer” by Ghanian gospel singer-songwriter Reggie Jones (born Regina Ansah) is an orchestral ode to endurance.
“Count Your Blessings” – Ellen Hayes
In a deep-toned but melodic voice, Detroit’s own Ellen Hayes and her background vocalists declare on “Count Your Blessings” that when you are despairing, remember what you already have.
