Contemporary Gospel

“Empty Me” – Javon Inman

2015-07-03T02:05:43-05:00July 3rd, 2015|

“Empty Me” Javon Inman www.javoninman.com Set for release on July 7, “Empty Me” is the latest single from award-winning independent gospel artist Javon Inman. Performed with background vocalists, “Empty Me” is a passionate and bracing mid-tempo ballad on which Inman cries out for divine intervention because “the plans of men,” [...]

Richard Smallwood’s “Anthology Live” a Musical Autobiography

2015-06-26T01:49:17-05:00June 26th, 2015|

By Bob Marovich for the Journal of Gospel Music If Richard Smallwood had his druthers, the autobiography he is writing would have been released simultaneously with his new album, the two-CD Anthology Live. The album, recorded with his group, Vision, is essentially the "musical soundtrack" to his autobiography.  But the [...]

Anthony Faulkner: A Global Ambassador for Gospel Music

2015-06-23T02:38:41-05:00June 23rd, 2015|

JGM's Bob Marovich speaks with gospel singer-songwriter Anthony Faulkner about his burgeoning world-wide music ministry that includes live performances, recordings, radio, television, and philanthropy -- and how R&B star Angela Winbush (Rene' and Angela) became his guardian angel. Check out Faulkner's new single, "I Trust You," during the interview.

“Hey Daddy” – Derrell Thomas

2015-06-18T02:45:29-05:00June 18th, 2015|

“Hey Daddy” Derrell Thomas Full Circle Records (2015) www.fullcirclerecords.us Most likely because of the primacy of the family matriarch, but also because of gospel’s roots in Victorian-era hymnody, gospel music is brimming with songs about Mother. “Mother Bowed,” “Mother Prayed for Me,” “I Can See Everybody’s Mother,” “Mother Sang Those [...]

JGM Pick of the Week: June 8, 2015

2015-06-09T01:53:02-05:00June 9th, 2015|

“I’ll Make It All Right” Trish Standley From the forthcoming Jan’s Joy CD No One Else www.trishstandley.com Gospel thrush and fashionista Trish Standley covers the Beautiful Zion Missionary Baptist Church Choir of Chicago’s 1973 hit, “I’ll Make It All Right,” with all of the joyous soulful funkiness of the original. [...]

Lonnie Hunter feat. Structure – #GETITDONE

2015-06-07T22:21:17-05:00June 7th, 2015|

Lonnie Hunter feat. Structure #GETITDONE Tyscot Records www.tyscot.com Syndicated radio host, choir director, worship pastor, former model, Stellar Award winner, recording artist, CEO, educator, and now clothing line owner, Lonnie Hunter is gospel’s Renaissance Man. Despite his busy schedule with "The Lonnie Hunter Show" and as host of the McDonald’s Inspiration [...]

“All Praise” – Anton Milton & Glorified

2026-03-25T19:03:30-05:00June 4th, 2015|

“All Praise” Anton Milton & Glorified Lunjeal Music Group/Malaco Music Group (2015) Sydney Sweeney nsfwwww.malaco.com South Carolina native Anton Milton, now working out of New Jersey, cites Israel Houghton, Fred Hammond, and John P. Kee among his inspirations. His single, “All Praise,” testifies to this with its energetic ensemble vibe. [...]

“Thank You” – Tonya Lewis-Taylor

2026-03-15T19:00:24-05:00May 28th, 2015|

“Thank You” Tonya Lewis-Taylor From the CD india love onlyfans brown-sugar93Delayed But Not Denied www.tonyalewistaylor.com “Thank You” is a contemporary gospel song delivered energetically by Tonya Lewis-Taylor, who seems to summon her estimable vocal strength from within several vital organs to offer a declaration of gratitude to God. The background [...]

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