JGM Pick of the Week: January 6, 2025
Mervin Mayo, the Richmond, Virginia, policeman whose gospel singing was caught on video in 2020 and subsequently went viral, sings “In This Place” with a gritty and instantly-compelling R&B-style vocal delivery.
“Angels We Have Heard on High (Joyful, Joyful)” – CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans’ take on the classic Christmas carol “Angels We Have Heard on High” is massive, orchestral, and as dramatic as a Broadway production number.
Film Series to Showcase the Life of Pastor Shirley Caesar
5-0 Studios London and the “Queen of Gospel,” Pastor Shirley Caesar will tell her story in a new film series entitled BLESSINGS - My Life - His Glory.
CeCe Winans Named Artist of the Year at GMA Dove Awards for Second Time in Three Years
Music icon CeCe Winans, the best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, continues her reign as one of the most decorated artists in Christian music, adding three more GMA Dove Awards to her illustrious career.
RIP – Grammy-Winning Gospel Singer Emily “Cissy” Houston (Drinkard Singers, Sweet Inspirations)
Gospel singer and background vocalist Emily "Cissy" Houston passed away October 7, 2024, at age 91.
“Before I Let You Go” by Angelo Ellerbee Now Available on Amazon Books
Angelo Ellerbee, the founder/president of Double XXposure Media, who guided entertainment luminaries such as Grammy winning producer James Mtume, Tony Award legend Melba Moore, and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has released his fourth in a series of motivational books, Before I Let You Go.
At 97, Bessie Pullen Is Still Singing the Gospel
At 97, Florida's own Bessie Pullen still sings gospel songs at her church. She offers up two here for the Journal of Gospel Music.
Florida’s Own Bessie Pullen, 97-Year-Old Singer, Reflects on Her Life in Gospel Music
There aren't many gospel singers left who remember the early days of the genre. But Ms. Bessie Pullen does. The 97-Year-Old singer reflects on her life as a gospel singer in Florida. Her husband, Melvyn Pullen, was a member of the popular quartet the Gospelaires.
“Pray” – Tyreese Hall & the Golden Stars
If you've run out of reasons to pray, Tyreese Hall & the Golden Stars have some ideas for you.
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