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Lillian Lilly, James C. Birdsong Jr. to be Honored at Antigua & Barbuda Gospel Music & Media Awards October 22

Lillian Lilly, James C. Birdsong Jr. to be Honored at Antigua & Barbuda Gospel Music & Media Awards October 22

Bob Marovich2021-09-28T01:20:17-05:00September 28th, 2021|

Birdsong and Lilly will receive recognition for their contributions to the gospel music industry St. John’s, Antigua – James C. Birdsong, Jr., a member of the renowned famed Birdsong family and award-winning figure in gospel music; and Lillian Lilly, the longtime principal vocalist of the world-renowned GRAMMY® Award-nominated Mississippi Mass [...]

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September 24 to be Rance Allen Group Day in Toledo, Ohio

September 24 to be Rance Allen Group Day in Toledo, Ohio

Bob Marovich2021-09-27T03:51:10-05:00September 27th, 2021|

Photo: (Left to right) Producer Chris Byrd, Tom Allen, Steve Allen, Mayor Wade, and Tyscot A&R executive, Sidney Scott. Out front is Chris Byrd’s grandson, Christopher. Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz Proclaims Friday, September 24 Rance Allen Group Day in Toledo, Ohio In Celebration of New Release, “Love Makes the [...]

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Christian Music’s Place In Mainstream Entertainment

Christian Music’s Place In Mainstream Entertainment

Bob Marovich2021-09-07T15:08:26-05:00September 7th, 2021|

By Nicole McCraySpecial Feature - Journal of Gospel Musicwww.nicolemccray.com Christian music has been chiefly regarded as hymns. However, it has evolved into a multitude of genres, breaking the barrier between what people think of as “typical church music” and branching out into other styles, all of which remain grounded in [...]

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Sea Walker Media Corporation Announces Expansion of Singing News Brand and Major Gospel Music Event

Sea Walker Media Corporation Announces Expansion of Singing News Brand and Major Gospel Music Event

Bob Marovich2021-06-05T01:00:05-05:00June 5th, 2021|

Photo: Ray Flynn and Scott Godsey Tour Graceland, the iconic and historic home of Elvis Presley. Photo courtesy of Sea Walker Media Corporation NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 3, 2021) – Sea Walker Media Corporation has announced the formation of Singing News Television, an expansion of the Singing News brand [...]

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Charles Jenkins Pens Debut Book, SEASONS

Charles Jenkins Pens Debut Book, SEASONS

Bob Marovich2021-02-19T01:03:49-06:00February 19th, 2021|

(FEBRUARY 16, 2021) – CHICAGO, IL – Global spiritual leader, thought provoker, and celebrated GRAMMY®- and Stellar Award-winning artist Charles Jenkins continues his mark as an author with the release of the book SEASONS: How To Grow And Succeed During Times Of Transition. Additionally, as an artist, his gospel music [...]

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Kirk Franklin and Sony Music Entertainment Debut New Podcast Series, “Good Words with Kirk Franklin”

Kirk Franklin and Sony Music Entertainment Debut New Podcast Series, “Good Words with Kirk Franklin”

Bob Marovich2021-02-10T23:26:25-06:00February 10th, 2021|

New York – February 9, 2021 – Sixteen-time GRAMMY-winning artist, songwriter and producer Kirk Franklin and Sony Music Entertainment today announced the launch of “Good Words with Kirk Franklin,” a new podcast series that welcomes people from every cross section of life who seek inspiration and empowerment. Through intimate conversations [...]

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RCA Inspiration Announces Strategic Partnership with Marquis Boone Enterprises

RCA Inspiration Announces Strategic Partnership with Marquis Boone Enterprises

Bob Marovich2021-02-10T01:33:55-06:00February 10th, 2021|

New Releases to Come from Kelontae Gavin and Fresh Start Worship (Nashville, TN) – February 9, 2021 – RCA Inspiration, one of the premiere labels in Gospel and inspirational music, announces a strategic partnership with the entertainment company Marquis Boone Enterprises, to release upcoming projects from Kelontae Gavin and Fresh [...]

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Monitor Health and Wellness with 24/7 Vitals Smart Band

Monitor Health and Wellness with 24/7 Vitals Smart Band

Bob Marovich2021-04-06T14:50:14-05:00February 5th, 2021|

Sponsored Post: We are looking into ways to improve the health and wellness of people worldwide, picking out different areas where many struggle, and finding ways to combat this and improve it. For some people, this means taking remedies like St John's Wort or Vibes CBD oils to reduce the [...]

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Bishop J. Drew Sheard Turns Pandemic Heartbreak into Community Healing

Bishop J. Drew Sheard Turns Pandemic Heartbreak into Community Healing

Bob Marovich2021-01-27T16:52:24-06:00January 27th, 2021|

By Robert M. Marovich Last March, the COVID-19 pandemic washed over Bishop J. Drew Sheard’s family and associates like a tsunami. His brother, the Reverend Ethan B. Sheard, tested positive for the virus. So did his children, well-known musicians J Drew II and Kierra. His mother, Willie Mae Sheard, and [...]

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How Gospel Music Influenced Mainstream Hits

How Gospel Music Influenced Mainstream Hits

Bob Marovich2020-12-26T16:24:14-06:00December 26th, 2020|

By Cecille Richman, Guest Contributor While many might say that gospel music is incredibly niche, the opposite is actually true. Formed out of a mixture of African American folk music and religious hymns, it's a soulful genre that has inspired countless others. Genres now considered foundational to American popular music, [...]

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