JGM Pick of the Week – April 15, 2026
Replacing the quartet with a choir, Minister John Taylor Jr. has re-recorded "God's Power" as “God’s Power (Worship).”
“I Count Everything as Joy” – Rev. Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. & Fellowship Chicago
"I Count Everything as Joy" is the lead single from Fellowship Chicago's new album, The Flow, which released digitally on April 3.
“That’s the Way God Planned It” a Celebratory but Clear-Eyed Portrait of R&R Hall of Famer Billy Preston
The documentary That’s the Way God Planned It is a vividly candid and elegiac portrayal of the life of music sensation Billy Preston.
Kronos Quartet Reimagine Early Mahalia Jackson Recording Ahead of Tribute Project Out 4/3 via Smithsonian Folkways
GRAMMY-winning San Francisco string quartet Kronos Quartet is out with the third single, “God Shall Wipe All Tears Away,” from their forthcoming album Glorious Mahalia, out April 3 via Smithsonian Folkways.
“He’ll Make It Alright” – Chicago Mass Choir
Karen Wooten leads the venerable Chicago Mass Choir on “He’ll Make It Alright,” a hard-charging declaration of encouragement in the midst of life’s trials.
“Victory” – Kim Mendoza
“Victory” is a real pewburner from Monroe, Louisiana, gospel singer Kimberly Mendoza.
RIP: Katie Sankey, Jefferson County, Alabama, Gospel Singer
The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the passing of Ms. Katie Sankey, a gospel singer from the rich sacred singing tradition of Jefferson County, Alabama.
JGM Pick of the Week – November 10, 2025
Luther Barnes is one of the most compelling gospel singers on the highway today, effortlessly bringing the authentic expressions of the church into the modern era.
Armstead Ford & Calvin Ivy – Anthems of Hope
Armstead Ford's Anthems of Hope, featuring fellow singer Calvin Ivy, showcases Ford's fealty to traditional gospel.
RIP: Pastor Joseph A Peay Sr., Singer, Songwriter, Founder of the Triumphs Gospel Group
JGM was saddened to learn of the passing of Pastor Joseph A. Peay Sr. He transitioned from earth to glory on October 11, 2025, at age 85.
