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“Heaven Rules” is a righteous variation on the talking blues, a sermonette by the Reverend John Lee Hooker Jr.—son of the famous bluesman—as preacher and a mixed choir as congregation.
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The Gospel Music Hall of Fame (GMHOF) announced its 2025 Induction Gala Ceremony and Expo. The two-day event is scheduled during Gospel Music Heritage Month on Friday, September 5th, and Saturday, September 6th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Louis Convention Center.
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“Heaven Rules” – Reverend John Lee Hooker Jr.
“Heaven Rules” is a righteous variation on the talking blues, a sermonette by the Reverend John Lee Hooker Jr.—son of the famous bluesman—as preacher and a mixed choir as congregation.
Gospel Music Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Class of Inductees and Special Award Recipients
The Gospel Music Hall of Fame (GMHOF) announced its 2025 Induction Gala Ceremony and Expo. The two-day event is scheduled during Gospel Music Heritage Month on Friday, September 5th, and Saturday, September 6th, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Louis Convention Center.
The McCrary Sisters on Gospel Memories
Click on the image to hear "Words and Music" with the McCrary Sisters!
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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 [...]
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, [...]
South Africa’s Jessica Dalla Torre is a CCM singer-songwriter whose voice has a sunshiny spirit, though she can, on occasion, belt lines with the passion of a Broadway doyenne.
There’s a full day’s dose of vitamin D in Chicago singer Cortez Lake’s “Grateful Melody.”
On their latest offering, Amazing Grace, the New Converted Voices of Tupelo, Mississippi, sing with a confidence that confirms their veteran status in the music business.
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“Let God” Eloise https://www.facebook.com/eloise.skief By Robert M. Marovich With “Let God,” Tyler, Texas, gospel singer Eloise Skief, who goes by Eloise, delivers a lovely meditation on the familiar "let go and let God" trope. The sparse piano accompaniment allows Eloise to improvise vocally, though she doesn’t go overboard. In fact, it’s her controlled ornamentation that [...]
“On and On” The Collective UG From the C19 Music album The Sound of Revival (release date: December 3, 2021) www.thecollectiveug.com By Robert M. Marovich Though “On and On” is a lovely praise song by the Ugandan worship band Collective UG, it is clearly influenced by American Christian pop music. The delicate arrangement is crowned [...]
“Well Done” Timothy “T.J.” Bouknight Higher Praise Records (2021) By Robert M. Marovich Elder Timothy “T.J.” Bouknight renders the pew-walker “Well Done” like the quartet veteran he is. The song is about the effort it takes to enter the gates of paradise. Bouknight opens "Well Done" with the classic couplet, “One of these days, won’t [...]
“Fall On Me” A. Samar Biggham A. Samar Biggham Music Group (2021) www.samarbiggham.com By Robert M. Marovich In case you are wondering, A. Samar Biggham indeed is from that Biggham family. His grandfather is the Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham, veteran choir leader and former executive of Savoy Records. His great-grandmother was a member of the [...]
“A Million Dreams” Laila Adele & One Nation feat. Jonas Engstrom Independent (release date: June 17, 2021) www.onenation.se By Robert M. Marovich For decades, songs from the Broadway stage have been anointed with sacred oil through covers by gospel artists. Among these are “Sunrise Sunset” from Fiddler on the Roof (Mahalia Jackson), “Without a Song” [...]
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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.
The Journal of Gospel Music's Bob Marovich interviews Detroit's own Evin Martin and Torrence Greene, better known as gospel duo 21:03. Hear their single, "Brand New Day," how producing team PAJAM groomed them for success, and information on the duo's forthcoming EP, Outsiders.
By Bob Marovich When Regina Showers was born, her father asked God to give his baby daughter the gift of song. His prayer was answered tenfold. Not only did Regina rise up singing but so did her siblings Angela, Tiffany, Ciara, Tabitha, Melody, Bobby, Timothy, Titus, and Thaddeus. Known as The Showers, the family gospel [...]
The Journal of Gospel Music's Bob Marovich spoke to Mr. Del, Christian rap artist, minister, and record label owner, about his new CD, Hope Dealer 2, and what inspires his writing and ministry. Hear Mr. Del's single, "When Men Worship (On Dat)" feat. Canton Jones and Uncle Reece, immediately following the interview.
JGM is saddened to learn from Deacon Dennis Cole of the passing of Dr. Charles Reese of the Gospel Music Workshop of America. His book on the GMWA was the first to chronicle the organization's history and achievements. A memorial service will be held next month in Dayton, Ohio.
By Robert M. Marovich The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn of the passing of Zadella “Mama” Curtis. She transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward yesterday, August 28, at age 73. Although Mama Curtis was best known for helping gospel quartets promote their music to radio, she started her gospel music career [...]
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