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JGM Pick of the Week – January 26, 2026
To minimal accompaniment, DJ Nevaquit expresses gratitude not only for every darkness God has lighted for him, but for every single thing.
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“When there is no peace, you can know peace,” Todd Curry and his singers whisper to listeners on their single, “kNOw Peace.”
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Melba Moore's new memoir, "This Is It," is available now through Amazon Books.
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JGM Pick of the Week – January 26, 2026
To minimal accompaniment, DJ Nevaquit expresses gratitude not only for every darkness God has lighted for him, but for every single thing.
JGM Pick of the Week – January 20, 2026
“When there is no peace, you can know peace,” Todd Curry and his singers whisper to listeners on their single, “kNOw Peace.”
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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.

Taylor Janay’s introspective gospel ballad “I Pray” offers refreshing relief from the routine gospel lyric.

The first efforts of EMG Cares will be to directly impact communities across the country in tandem with the label's upcoming 2026 I Still Believe Tour: Building Unity, Igniting Hope!

Melba Moore's new memoir, "This Is It," is available now through Amazon Books.
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Gaither Tribute is a big bouquet of roses for Bill and Gloria Gaither.

Live From New Orleans delivers marvelous singing, well-written songs, professional musicians, and all of it expertly curated. It’s a worship experience in a jewel case.

Believer, Ray Curenton’s third studio album, is his finest to date.

What makes Ubuntu outstanding is that it doesn’t just feature Jonathan Butler, smooth jazz artist, but Jonathan Butler, smooth jazz artist who has returned to his roots and applied his craft to an expression of African sentiments, sounds, and rhythms. It’s the South African musician’s finest album to date.

Strictly Gospel by Northern Ireland’s Belfast Community Gospel Choir is a collection of contemporary gospel, CCM, and classic inspirational songs. The group is directed by Marie Lacey, the daughter of gospel singer Margaret Leebody and a soloist herself.
LATEST PICK OF THE WEEK – SINGLES

A week after Bishop Norman Hutchins left this earth, Pastor Markees Williams released his version of Hutchins’s “Nobody But Jesus.”

The husband-and-wife duo Arbour Season emit vibes of indie pop groups Tennis and Low on the tender “Come to Me,” based on Matthew 11:28-29.

BET Sunday Best Season 9 champion Melvin Crispell III drops serious techno on his gush of praises to Jesus for having made it through the troubles and strife.

“Keep On Smiling” Heroy (Independent; release date: June 27, 2025)

“Be Alright” Mr. Sipp feat. Williams Brothers, Paul Porter, and LaTeriance “Tee” Burns Malaco Music Group (2025)
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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 Robert M. Marovich What if your music ministry provided songs for not one church, nor two, nor even three, but hundreds? That’s what King’s Collective does. King’s Collective is the artistic arm of King’s Cathedral & Chapels. From a First Assembly of God church of 100 members in Maui, Hawaii, to planting churches [...]

Christmas spirit filled the air when the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour: Homecoming Edition hit Houston, Texas, on December 2.
Robert M. Marovich Ray Kroc was 52 when he opened his first McDonald’s restaurant in 1955. Col. Harland Sanders was in his 60s when his “Finger Lickin’ Good” Kentucky Fried Chicken became a national sensation. Duncan Hines didn’t license his name for cake mixes until age 73. And Johnny Ray Daniels didn’t release his first [...]

Rev. Dr. Issac Whittmon, Founder and Senior Pastor of Greater Metropolitan Church of Christ in Chicago, has passed away.

Judy Cheeks, daughter of Reverend Julius Cheeks and a singing star during the disco era, passed away on November 26 at the age of 71.













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