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JGM Pick of the Week – August 11, 2026
A 12x-Stellar nominee, Kim Person is proof that an indie gospel artist can blossom into a national star today, even if she is not signed to a major label.
JGM Pick of the Week – May 18, 2026
What would The Family sound like without Kirk Franklin? Pretty solid, though not surprisingly, given the voices involved.
Music With A Mission: Enon Music Group/EMG Cares Combines Gospel Music and Community Outreach On The I STILL BELIEVE 25-City Tour
EMG Cares, the philanthropic 501(c)(3) arm of Enon Music Group, is making a powerful impact nationwide through its 2026 I STILL BELIEVE Tour under the inspiring theme, “Building Unity, Igniting Hope!”
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Bob Marovich of the Journal of Gospel Music interviews gospel recording artist Lil Prince.
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Recent Posts
JGM Pick of the Week – August 11, 2026
A 12x-Stellar nominee, Kim Person is proof that an indie gospel artist can blossom into a national star today, even if she is not signed to a major label.
JGM Pick of the Week – May 18, 2026
What would The Family sound like without Kirk Franklin? Pretty solid, though not surprisingly, given the voices involved.
Music With A Mission: Enon Music Group/EMG Cares Combines Gospel Music and Community Outreach On The I STILL BELIEVE 25-City Tour
EMG Cares, the philanthropic 501(c)(3) arm of Enon Music Group, is making a powerful impact nationwide through its 2026 I STILL BELIEVE Tour under the inspiring theme, “Building Unity, Igniting Hope!”
Sponsored Post:
“Devil Go Home” Creigh Riepe Independent (release date: June 13, 2025)
The Alliance Of Gospel Music Professionals To Host Inaugural Alliance at 2025 GMWA in Montgomery, AL
The GMWA will host its 58th Annual Convention in Montgomery, AL, July 13-18. During the convention, The Alliance will hold its sessions and the Inaugural Alliance Chairman Honors Awards Banquet.
“Heavenly Daughter” is a radio-sized single with a pop melody and arrangement, and country/CCM-inspired vocals courtesy of young Jamaican-born artist Ann-Marie, who lives in Manchester, UK.
This episode includes music reviewed on the Journal of Gospel Music between mid-March and late May 2025.
Celebration of Life Details for Producer Sanchez "Chez" Harley
LATEST 5 STAR REVIEWS
LATEST PICK OF THE WEEK – SINGLES
“Ain’t Nothin’ But a Cloud” Mariah Hlatywayo From the EP Ain't Nothin' But a Cloud (release date: October 22, 2022)
Anointed Sounds Records (release date: August 5, 2022)
“God is Great” | Kara Nichole | Independent (release date: September 5, 2022)
“Impossible” | Pastor Mike Jr. | Black Smoke Music Worldwide (release date: October 22, 2022)
“Do You Know the Man” | Harlem Gospel Travelers | Colemine Records (release date: October 18, 2022)
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.
Lisa Eismen (left) is a U.S. born filmmaker now living in Australia. Filmmaker Lisa Eismen is seeking the help of the gospel and blues community. Time is running out with only 6 days left to help her fund this inspirational film about women artists. By Bob Marovich (Sponsored Post) Growing up in the [...]
By Bob Marovich, Journal of Gospel Music “Good things can still come out of Detroit.” This comment, from Let’s Have Some Church Detroit Style, might as well serve as the documentary’s subtitle. Directed by Michigan filmmaker Andrew Sacks, Let’s Have Some Church Detroit Style tells the story of Dr. E. LaQuint Weaver II and The [...]
In an interview with JGM's Bob Marovich, two-time Grammy Award winner Ann Nesby (Sounds of Blackness) talks about her musical upbringing, her new album, a persistent rumor that needs cleaning up, and why she is a spokesperson for the American Heart Association. Essential listening for Ann Nesby and Sounds of Blackness fans, as well as [...]
By Robert M. Marovich Paul Beasley, a celebrated gospel quartet singer, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 78. Born in Louisiana, Beasley spent a long career singing tenor with the Gospel Keynotes, alongside Willie Neal Johnson, Gino Smith, Val Alexander, and Johnny Jones. He also sang with the Mighty Clouds [...]
By Robert M. Marovich Tyrone Porter, member of the Christianaires gospel quartet and president of the GMWA Quartet Division, went on home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2023, after an extended battle with illness. Homegoing arrangements will be posted here when known. Meanwhile, here is a brief biographical sketch about the Christianaires [...]
