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JGM Pick of the Week – May 12, 2026
From the boom-chuga-lugga rhythm to the hint of the congregational favorite “When We All Get Together” in the melody to the unrelenting vamp, singer-songwriter David Frazier’s “Finish With the Victory” reminds the listener over and over that it’s not over until it’s over.
JGM Music Hour – Episode 186
This episode includes music reviewed on the Journal of Gospel Music between late January and early April 2026.
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JGM Pick of the Week – May 12, 2026
From the boom-chuga-lugga rhythm to the hint of the congregational favorite “When We All Get Together” in the melody to the unrelenting vamp, singer-songwriter David Frazier’s “Finish With the Victory” reminds the listener over and over that it’s not over until it’s over.
JGM Music Hour – Episode 186
This episode includes music reviewed on the Journal of Gospel Music between late January and early April 2026.
JGM Pick of the Week – May 5, 2026
“Tis So Sweet” Clarence McEwen Independent (release date: April 3, 2026)
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