Gospel Music

“Tonight’s Late Night Showcase will be sponsored by EMI Gospel and if the old eyes and feet can make it, I will be there...”Famous last words. I put head to pillow for just a few moments before heading back out the door to check out the EMI Gospel showcase at [...]

From David April, host of "The Gospel Train":John Jefferson, a former bass with the Sensational Nightengales, passed away this evening. I'll post more information as soon as I get it. Mr. Jefferson joined the The Gales c. 1951, replacing William Henry, and can be heard on many of their early [...]

Yesterday's Late Night Showcase was presented by New Haven Records, Kingdom Records and Gospel Warehouse Records. Sporting a birthday party motif to celebrate the Gospel Announcers Guild’s 35th anniversary -– a party that included ice cream, cake, and a balloon-stretching clown named Bingo -- the showcase could easily have been [...]

From the Taseis Media Group:Indianapolis, IN - Monday, August 15, 2005: Taseis Media Group is excited to announce that Kenny Taylor (formerly of AIR Gospel) has joined the Taseis team as the new Marketing Manager. Kenny adds a wealth of knowledge in marketing of gospel records. Kenny will consult with [...]

The Gospel Music Workshop of America -- held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this year -- is a conglomeration of many different conferences happening all at the same time. Within the GMWA are the quartet division, education division, vocal and instrumental instruction, chapter choir performances, mass choir rehearsals and performances, divisions for [...]

"Clap Your Hands" - Witnessfrom Speak to the Generations (Axiom, 2005)Stellar Award-winning female ensemble Witness has been traversing the gospel highway since the 1980s, producing several CDs for a variety of labels, most recently for the Axiom imprint. Witness' current membership is Laeh Jones, Lou Stewart, and Lisa C. Brooks. [...]

“Rock-A-Ma-Soul” Paul Breckenridge and the Four Heavenly KnightsKing 41821947[hear it on www.group-harmony.com/I_Shall.htm]Paul Breckenridge was gospel’s answer to the Ravens’ Maithe Marshall: both possessed uncannily high voices with similar coloring and timbre. Both men sang notes that soared effortlessly above their respective mortal vocal ensemble brethren.A member of the famed spiritual [...]

From D.A. Johnson at Malaco Records:"The Malaco Music Group would like to congratulate Ms. Dorothy Norwood for her 10th Annual Soul Train Lady Of Soul Award nomination in the category ofBEST GOSPEL ALBUM for Stand On The Word."TBGB seconds those congratulations and will be rooting for Ms. Norwood to win!

Just to let TBGB readers know that I'll be blogging live from the Gospel Music Workshop of America in Milwaukee next week, Monday through Thursday, August 15 - 18. I'll try to capture as many highlights of each day as I can. If it's anything like last year, and I [...]

“Heavenly Father” - Patterson Singers1963Vee Jay From VJ LP 5046: Songs of Faith[also available on CD: The Best of Vee Jay Gospel: Volume 3 - Collectables Records: www.oldies.com]Not to be confused with Edna McGriff’s 1952 secular hit of the same name, in which a young but mature sounding McGriff prays [...]