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RIP Reverend Jesse Jackson: Civil Rights Leader, Gospel Music Fan
In addition to everything already being said about Rev. Jackson's achievements, it should be noted that he also loved gospel music.
RIP: Nate Luckett, Member of the Fabulous Luckett Brothers
Jamie Lee Rake informed JGM of the passing of Nate Luckett, a member of the Fabulous Luckett Brothers.
JGM Pick of the Week – February 10, 2026
For those struggling to find hope in the midst of darkness, Kate Stanford is here to encourage you with her single, “All Along.”
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Melba Moore's new memoir, "This Is It," is available now through Amazon Books.
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Recent Posts
RIP Reverend Jesse Jackson: Civil Rights Leader, Gospel Music Fan
In addition to everything already being said about Rev. Jackson's achievements, it should be noted that he also loved gospel music.
RIP: Nate Luckett, Member of the Fabulous Luckett Brothers
Jamie Lee Rake informed JGM of the passing of Nate Luckett, a member of the Fabulous Luckett Brothers.
JGM Pick of the Week – February 10, 2026
For those struggling to find hope in the midst of darkness, Kate Stanford is here to encourage you with her single, “All Along.”
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"Throwback: An Evening with John P. Kee, Part 1" is a vibrant live gospel program filled with favorites representing 40 years of music ministry by the eight-time GRAMMY nominee.
“When there is no peace, you can know peace,” Todd Curry and his singers whisper to listeners on their single, “kNOw Peace.”
“Victory” is a real pewburner from Monroe, Louisiana, gospel singer Kimberly Mendoza.
As is our custom for this time of year, the Journal of Gospel Music presents its "best of" lists in the category of singles, albums, and historical reissues.
Zacardi Cortez shouts and squalls like a seasoned quartet lead through the confessional “Working on Me” as he pleads to God for a “brand new start” through spiritual restoration.
LATEST 5 STAR REVIEWS
What should have been a celebratory album launch is now a memorial tribute to a beloved southern gospel group.
Fresh off her multi-award-winning debut live project Believe For It, CeCe Winans drops another five-star live project with More Than This.
John Paul McGee A Gospejazzical Christmas Jazz Urbane (release date: November 16, 2023) Guest review by David McGee In A Gospejazzical Christmas, the first new recording we’ve heard from Dr. John Paul McGee, Ph.D., since his acclaimed 2022 release, Gospejazzical Vol. 1, the gifted pianist-songwriter-producer-vocal arranger (currently assistant chair of piano at the Berklee College [...]
For its sixth album and first in three years, gospel group Anthony Brown and Group TherAPy offers a battery of scripture-based affirmations on its album of the same name.
Jekalyn Carr Jekalyn New Day Entertainment (release date: October 20, 2023) By Robert M. Marovich Jekalyn Carr, gospel music’s queen of encouragement, returns with a self-titled album that captures her unconquerable energy even as the lyrics focus less on the power of positive thinking and action, and more on the power of praise, worship, [...]
LATEST PICK OF THE WEEK – SINGLES
“Broken Habits” KamSam The Unstoppable Music (release date: December 16, 2025) By Robert M. Marovich Vulnerability, faith, and gratitude gush out of London-based gospel singer Patrice Tate-Samuel, aka KamSam, as she works her troubles out on “Broken Habits.” By giving herself over to Jesus, she affirms, she can break through the barriers she has created [...]
Taylor Janay’s introspective gospel ballad “I Pray” offers refreshing relief from the routine gospel lyric.
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.
“I’m Standing With You” Katie Cloyd ECM Group Nashville (release date: October 31, 2025)
“Blessings” Tanya Nolan Artsessionz (release date: February 7, 2025)
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.
The Beverly Arts Center will open its Pride Month Celebration Sunday, June 9, with Shout OUT: A Tribute to Gays in Gospel Music.
By Robert M. Marovich Take in a concert by The SteelDrivers and, in between songs like “Blue Side of the Mountain,” "Wearin' a Hole," and “Long Way Down,” you might hear a song or two from the canon of southern gospel music. But until yesterday, one could not find an entire album of gospel songs [...]
Produced by Brown, Gaither Tribute features Gaither compositions reinterpreted by stars like Reba McEntyre, Alabama, Hillary Scott, Jamey Johnson, CeCe Winans, and Ronnie Milsap. The album is slated for release by the Gaither Music Group (distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music) on Friday, August 25.
When I heard the news that Richard Smallwood passed away today, it was as if church bells stopped tolling.
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.
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