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Grammy-Nominated Artist Koryn Hawthorne Signs to Motown Gospel
Motown Gospel announces the signing of GRAMMY-nominated artist Koryn Hawthorne.
JGM Pick of the Week – May 26, 2026
“New Thang” Eternal Light Singers feat. Josh Myles Ecko Records (release date: March 8, 2024)
Briana – Bri Babineaux
From its eponymous title and fist-raising opening track “Confident” to the nine inspirational selections that follow, Bri Babineaux’s latest offering finds the gospel singer and songwriter experiencing and commenting on her new decade of life.
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Grammy-Nominated Artist Koryn Hawthorne Signs to Motown Gospel
Motown Gospel announces the signing of GRAMMY-nominated artist Koryn Hawthorne.
JGM Pick of the Week – May 26, 2026
“New Thang” Eternal Light Singers feat. Josh Myles Ecko Records (release date: March 8, 2024)
Briana – Bri Babineaux
From its eponymous title and fist-raising opening track “Confident” to the nine inspirational selections that follow, Bri Babineaux’s latest offering finds the gospel singer and songwriter experiencing and commenting on her new decade of life.
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Jonathan Nelson has inked a recording contract with Tyscot Records’ Tyscot Worship imprint.
When I heard the news that Richard Smallwood passed away today, it was as if church bells stopped tolling.
My Truth offers musical variety, simple messages of faith, bright singing, and authentic energy.
The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the passing of quartet singer Jeffrey Newberry on December 14, 2025. He was 69 years old.
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.
Gospel singer Elder Goldwire McLendon passed away on December 17, 2025, at age 95.
LATEST 5 STAR REVIEWS
The Gospelaires of Dayton, Ohio Moving Up – The Early Years 1956-1965 Gospel Friend (release date: November 17, 2017) www.gospelfriend.com By Bob Marovich The Gospelaires of Dayton, Ohio, were one of the hardest singing quartets on the gospel highway during the genre’s storied golden era. The quartet was part of touring packages that crisscrossed the [...]
Ruth La'Ontra I Got You ALJR Music Group/Tyscot Records (release date: September 22, 2017) www.tyscot.com By Bob Marovich To the best of my recollection, the last time a Ruth Jones was in gospel music, she was a teenager singing with Sallie Martin. Finding it difficult to keep boy-crazy Ruth in check, Sallie returned her to [...]
Various Artists Jesus Rocked the Jukebox Craft Records / Concord Music Group (2017) http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/albums/jesus-rocked-jukebox-small-group-black-gospel-1951-1965/ By Bob Marovich In addition to its estimable contributions to the religious, social, and political life of African Americans, the church has also been an effective music training school. Untold numbers of men and women have learned to sing or play [...]
Nichole Nordeman Every Mile Mattered Sparrow Records / Capitol CMG Label Group www.sparrowrecords.com By Bob Marovich Christian singer-songwriter Nichole Nordeman has a lot to say in her new album, Every Mile Mattered, and we need to hear it. In a hauntingly beautiful voice that evokes contemporary folk artists Beth Nielsen Chapman and Alice Peacock, Nordeman [...]
Bigger Than Me Le’Andria RCA Inspiration (release date: July 21, 2017) By Bob Marovich Bigger Than Me, Le’Andria Johnson’s fifth album, is her best album since her 2011 debut, the chart-topping Music World Gospel release, The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson. Best because the songs, for the first time since Awakening, feel right for her, melodically and lyrically. [...]
LATEST PICK OF THE WEEK – SINGLES
“Jesus Lift Me Up” Jim Vierra feat. Ron Poindexter Fifty Something Records (release date: May 6, 2024) By Robert M. Marovich Grammy-nominated vocalist Ron Poindexter’s melodious lead on “Jesus Lift Me Up” fills the song with the vibrant spirit of Hawkins Family-inspired contemporary gospel. The musicians and background vocalists offer strong assistance, and the [...]
he incessant and magisterial beat of the CCM-style hymn “All Eyes on King Jesus” by Harry Warrell commands the listener’s attention like a military tattoo.
There’s a lot to like about “Agree,” the new single by James Johnson Jr.
“Share the Load” Eric Lee Brumley From the Old Bear Records album Electric Chair (single release date: March 1, 2024)
“The Blood” Paul Porter & Melvin Williams From the Marxan-Blackberry Records album The Kings of Quartet Vol. 1
By Robert Marovich
In A City Called Heaven, gospel announcer and music historian Robert Marovich shines a light on the humble origins of a majestic genre and its indispensable bond to the city where it found its voice: Chicago.
By Robert Marovich
In A City Called Heaven, gospel announcer and music historian Robert Marovich shines a light on the humble origins of a majestic genre and its indispensable bond to the city where it found its voice: Chicago.
By Bob Marovich Relaxing on the tour bus after a concert, Lamont Sanders could still hear the shouts of “Encore!” from tens of thousands of audience members echoing in his mind. The Bible says your gift will make room for you, Sanders reflected, and it had. He had signed with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Andre [...]
By Bob Marovich No doubt about it, Canada has a thriving gospel music community. Some artists, such as Londa Larmond, the Quebec Celebration Gospel Choir, and the Sojourners quartet, have somewhat broken through into the U.S. gospel music market. I say somewhat, because in comparison to the long litany of Canadian pop artists who conquered [...]
Phil Thornton. Photo Credit: Derek Blanks By Bob Marovich What does it take to compile an annual survey of the Best of the Best in gospel music? Phil Thornton knows. As Senior Vice President and General Manager for RCA Inspiration, which just released WOW Gospel 2017, the latest in a twenty-year string of [...]
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 some years ago: The Reverend [...]
First Lady Wanda Wilson Fielding submitted this homegoing information: We will celebrate Quincy‘s amazing God ordained life in the blessed facility of: Faithful Central Bible Church 400 W Florence Avenue, Inglewood, California 90301 (310) 330-8000 The viewing will be on Friday September 13 between 5pm-7pm. The Musical Tribute will follow immediately from 7pm-9pm or as [...]
