“Can’t Wait to See Mama” – Prez Blackmon
“Can’t Wait to See Mama” Prez Blackmon Pearl’s Son Music (originally released in 2017) By Bob Marovich Stellar Award-nominee Prez Blackmon may be the biggest fan of holidays. His prior single releases include songs about Christmas, his birthday, and Mother’s Day. The latter, a 2010 JDI Records selection called “Happy [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: April 16, 2018
“Just That Kind of God” Monica Lisa Stevenson feat. Keisha McFarland and Bishop Neal Roberson From the album KAINOS (The Acoustic Documentary) eOne Music / Puretonez Productions www.monicalisastevenson.com By Bob Marovich For “Just That Kind of God,” gospel songstress Monica Lisa Stevenson gathers like-minded traditional singers Keisha McFarland and Bishop Neal [...]
The Essential Beverly Crawford, Volume 2
Beverly Crawford The Essential – Vol. 2 JDI Records (release date: February 2, 2018) By Bob Marovich Gainesville, Florida, gospel singer Beverly Crawford is a steadfast traditionalist, and God bless her for it. She is among the most popular of those singers who perpetuate the audience-rousing squalling and shouting characteristic of [...]
JGM Pick of the Week: April 2, 2018
“Trouble Won’t Last” Apostle James Alston & Fellowship https://apostlejamesalston.com/ By Bob Marovich By their name, Apostle James Alston & Fellowship sounds like a P&W group, but they are actually a quartet, complete with Alston’s gravelly lead vocal delivery and gospel chuckle. For “Trouble Won’t Last,” Alston & Fellowship delivers the [...]
Keith Reed Jr. & New Sound of Worship – True Worship
Keith Reed Jr. & New Sound of Worship True Worship New Sound Music Group (release date: February 25, 2018) www.newsoundofworship.com By Bob Marovich Last fall, JGM reviewed Bless the Lord, an EP from Keith Reed Jr. & New Sound of Worship. It heralded the Ohio-based Rhythm & Praise ensemble’s soon-to-be-released full [...]
33rd Stellar Gospel Music Awards in Las Vegas Saturday, March 24
(CHICAGO) – Feb. 27, 2018 - Camilla Camilla erothots Central City Productions announces a dazzling line-up of performers for the 2018 Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, including the reunion of contemporary gospel music’s favorite sister act, Mary Mary (Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell), and the Stellar Award's debut of rapper, [...]
RIP: Dr. James C. McLean of the Bethlehem Gospel Singers
Angelo Breeden and Archie Swindell Jr. informed JGM that Dr. James C. McLean, a founding member of the Bethlehem Gospel Singers, passed away in a Charlotte, North Carolina, hospital yesterday evening, February 5, 2018. Hailing from Laurinburg, North Carolina, the Bethlehem Gospel Singers were organized in the late 1950s by Dr. [...]
Sponsored Post: Purchase Todd Dulaney’s New Album “Your Great Name”
Todd Dulaney's new album, Your Great Name, arrived January 19, 2018. Click on the link below to see a video from the album and to order a copy from one of many online retail outlets.
CeCe Winans Wins Big at Grammy Awards
Congratulations to the winners in the 60th Grammy Awards Gospel and Christian categories: Best Gospel Performance/Song: “Never Have to Be Alone” — CeCe Winans; Dwan Hill & Alvin Love III, songwriters Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: “What a Beautiful Name” — Hillsong Worship; Ben Fielding & Brooke Ligertwood, songwriters Best [...]
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