JGM Pick of the Week – August 18, 2026
By itself, “Always There” is a conventional mid-tempo gospel ballad, but Carlton Person’s voice sells it.
JGM Pick of the Week – August 3, 2026
With “Yes Lord, Yes,” drummer, singer, and songwriter Marcus “Elder Mac” McFarlin sets a straightforward declaration of thanksgiving and discipleship to a simple melody, a mostly acoustic guitar-driven rhythm, and thumps of bass that keep a steady beat.
41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards To Impact Charlotte, NC, August 15
Central City Productions announced the first wave of performers and special honorees for the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, hosted by Kirk Franklin.
Celebrating its Third Anniversary, WGUY.LIVE Plays “Good Gospel Music – The Way It was Meant to be Heard.”
James Guy, better known as G-MAN, owns his own Internet radio station, Charlotte’s WGUY.LIVE, which celebrated its three-year anniversary in June of this year.
RIP: Clyde Wright, Member of World-Famous Golden Gate Quartet
Clyde Wright, jubilee and gospel quartet singer and member of the world-famous Golden Gate Quartet, passed away on July 1, 2026, at age 98.
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.
“Be a Witness” – Totally 4 Him
“Be a Witness” is a cheerful and infectious handclapper about the delights and rewards of being a “sanctified witness for the Lord.”
41st Stellar Gospel Music Award Nominees Announced Today
The nominees of the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced today. Here is the list of nominees by category.
