Bob Abrahamian did for soul music what "Gospel Memories" tries to do for gospel.  His life was cut tragically short, and many, many people will miss him.  He and I [...]

Are you a gospel songwriter who wants to get a song into a motion picture or television program?  Are you a Christian filmmaker who wants to navigate the complex world [...]

By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogIt's not called "the bible of the gospel music industry" for nothing.Whether you are an aspiring artist or a seasoned artist seeking new [...]

New Gospel Artist Shares Journey | The Chicago Defender

TBGB is saddened to learn of the passing of Lee Griffin, CEO and Founder of DAP Music in Detroit, Michigan.  Married to gospel star LaShell Griffin, Lee was an indefatigable [...]

2014 Chicago Gospel Festival lineup announced | Voices

TBGB learned this evening that gospel songwriter, producer, organist, and group leader Melvin Crispell died.  More details will be forthcoming as they are made available.A Brooklynite by rearing and IMOK [...]

From Charles Horner's Classic Urban Harmony Newsletter: Little Joe Cook, known for his falsetto hits like "Peanuts" with the Philadelphia vocal group the Thrillers, died on April 16, 2014.  Cook [...]

Chicago, IL: "Chicago Gospel Live" is proud to announce the nominees for the final voting round for the 1st Annual 2014 Chicago Gospel Music Awards.And the Nominees Are:Quartet of the YearThe [...]

Jordan Phillips, Gregory Gay, and Anthony Heilbut informed TBGB that Evangelist Rosie Wallace died in Philadelphia died Friday, May 23, in Philadelphia at the age of 79.A native Philadelphian, Wallace [...]

Delores "Honey" Sykes informed TBGB that Eddie Robinson, singer, songwriter, and keyboardist, passed away in Detroit April 25, 2014. His home going service will take place in Detroit on Saturday, [...]

The Rocky Mount Telegram - Winston-Salem-based band’s history relived in CDs

Claudelle Clarke remembers Otis Wright - Entertainment - JamaicaObserver.com

In 1972, the Sons of Thunder were a teenage, interracial gospel group that toured with the Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, and Dorothy Norwood as part of the Stones' STP Tour.  Two [...]

Conference showcasing new gospel artists here this weekend: Recording artist to lead event

The Black Gospel Blog is pleased to announce that its reviews will also be available on a brand new website dedicated to gospel music reviews:  www.gospelcdreviews.com.  Check it out!

Gospel singing comes naturally to Pastor, songwriter Ronette Davis - Herald Mail Media: Life

  OAKLAND, Calif. (May 4, 2014) – Dr. Helen James Haynes Stephens passed away peacefully, the evening of Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 10:30 p.m. under the care of hospice. [...]

The Mississippi Mass Choir will be touring the country from May through July. You can win tickets to see them!The first four persons to email The Black Gospel Blog at [...]

Ed. Note: Michael Corcoran is the author of He is My Story: The Sanctified Soul of Arizona Dranes, the companion book to the Tompkins Square 2012 reissue of the pioneering [...]