Traditional Gospel

List of 2024 GMA Dove Awards Winners

List of 2024 GMA Dove Awards Winners

Bob Marovich2024-10-06T00:09:34-05:00October 5th, 2024|

Here is the list of 2024 GMA Dove Awards WInners

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Florida’s Own Bessie Pullen, 97-Year-Old Singer, Reflects on Her Life in Gospel Music

Florida’s Own Bessie Pullen, 97-Year-Old Singer, Reflects on Her Life in Gospel Music

Bob Marovich2024-09-20T12:30:42-05:00September 20th, 2024|

There aren't many gospel singers left who remember the early days of the genre. But Ms. Bessie Pullen does. The 97-Year-Old singer reflects on her life as a gospel singer in Florida. Her husband, Melvyn Pullen, was a member of the popular quartet the Gospelaires.

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RIP Rev. Dr. Janice Brown-Stephens of “Rough Side of the Mountain” Fame

RIP Rev. Dr. Janice Brown-Stephens of “Rough Side of the Mountain” Fame

Bob Marovich2024-09-05T16:06:26-05:00September 5th, 2024|

By Robert M. Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the passing of the Reverend Dr. Janice Brown-Stephens. She transitioned from earth to glory on August 30, 2024, at age 80. The following is based on a bio I wrote for the Malaco Music Group website [...]

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JGM Pick of the Week – August 6, 2024

JGM Pick of the Week – August 6, 2024

Bob Marovich2024-08-19T21:14:20-05:00August 6th, 2024|

“I Feel the Spirit” Jason Singleton & the Sound of Destiny Choir Singletone Music Group (release date: March 30, 2024)

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JGM Pick of the Week: July 24, 2024

JGM Pick of the Week: July 24, 2024

Bob Marovich2024-07-31T11:18:26-05:00July 24th, 2024|

“99 and ½ Won’t Do” Bobby Rush, Blind Boys of Alabama, Dom Flemons, and Dustbowl Revival 72MM Records (release date: July 19, 2024)

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Celebrating 75 Years, Chicago’s Wooten Choral Ensemble Has Come a Mighty Long Way

Celebrating 75 Years, Chicago’s Wooten Choral Ensemble Has Come a Mighty Long Way

Bob Marovich2024-07-20T23:53:08-05:00July 19th, 2024|

The Wooten Choral Ensemble, the oldest continuously-operating community choir in the nation, celebrates its 75th anniversary Sunday, July 21, at Beth Eden Baptist Church.

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RIP: Genetter Bradley, Kansas City Gospel Singer

RIP: Genetter Bradley, Kansas City Gospel Singer

Bob Marovich2024-07-17T20:48:03-05:00July 17th, 2024|

Paul Wenske informed the Journal of Gospel Music that Kansas City gospel legend Genetter Bradley, 82, passed away a week ago.

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‘I’m Glad About It’: How The Louisville Story Program Is Securing The City’s Legacy of Black Gospel Music Across Decades

‘I’m Glad About It’: How The Louisville Story Program Is Securing The City’s Legacy of Black Gospel Music Across Decades

Bob Marovich2024-07-16T20:42:50-05:00July 16th, 2024|

The history and influence of Black gospel music is being revitalized in Louisville through a one-of-a-kind cultural preservation initiative known as I'm Glad About It: The Legacy of Gospel Music in Louisville, 1958-1981.

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