Best CDs, Singles and Historic Reissues of 2023
The Journal of Gospel Music presents its "Best Of 2023" list in the categories of singles, albums, and historical reissues.
Eddy Mann – Chapel Songs
Eddy Mann Chapel Songs Independent (release date: June 2, 2023) By Robert M. Marovich With Chapel Songs, Philadelphia-based Christian folk artist Eddy Mann offers a dozen prayerfully meditative selections with acoustic austerity. The album is aptly-titled. The easy, peaceful songs express the intimacy of an evening chapel service. Examples [...]
RIP Arthur Lee Crume Sr., Longtime Manager, Guitarist for the Soul Stirrers
JGM was saddened to learn from Kim Ruff-Moore that Arthur Crume of the Soul Stirrers passed away. Kim reported that he died in Savannah Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
JGM Pick of the Week – December 4, 2023
After listening to Andy McGuire’s “All Mighty God,” anyone who has lost loved ones to Alzheimer’s disease will need to have tissue handy.
JGM Pick of the Week – November 13, 2023
“Shout Like You Got It” Bishop Norman Hutchins IR Music Group (release date: March 24, 2023)
Christian and Gospel Nominees for the 2024 GRAMMYs
Congratulations to the nominees for the 2024 GRAMMYs, which will take place Sunday, February 4, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Getting The Music Right: The Role of Gospel Music in “My Father, The Queen”
Come meet the filmmaker and special guests for a panel discussion about the film, the Black Church, the LGBTQ+ community, and gospel music.
“Running to the Light” – Amanda Joy Powell
“Running to the Light” is another melodic treat from Ontario-born Christian singer-songwriter Amanda Joy Powell.
Jekalyn Carr – Jekalyn
Jekalyn Carr Jekalyn New Day Entertainment (release date: October 20, 2023) By Robert M. Marovich Jekalyn Carr, gospel music’s queen of encouragement, returns with a self-titled album that captures her unconquerable energy even as the lyrics focus less on the power of positive thinking and action, and more on [...]
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