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Armstead Ford & Calvin Ivy – Anthems of Hope
Armstead Ford's Anthems of Hope, featuring fellow singer Calvin Ivy, showcases Ford's fealty to traditional gospel.
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The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the first round of performers and presenters for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Performers include Lauren Daigle, Fred Hammond featuring The Choir Room, Gaither Vocal Band, and Josiah Queen. Presenters include John Crist, Sadie Robertson Huff, David & Tamela Mann, and Chris [...]
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“Be Alright” Mr. Sipp feat. Williams Brothers, Paul Porter, and LaTeriance “Tee” Burns Malaco Music Group (2025)
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Armstead Ford & Calvin Ivy – Anthems of Hope
Armstead Ford's Anthems of Hope, featuring fellow singer Calvin Ivy, showcases Ford's fealty to traditional gospel.
The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards Announces First Round of Performers and Presenters
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the first round of performers and presenters for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Performers include Lauren Daigle, Fred Hammond featuring The Choir Room, Gaither Vocal Band, and Josiah Queen. Presenters include John Crist, Sadie Robertson Huff, David & Tamela Mann, and Chris [...]
JGM Pick of the Week – August 11, 2025
“Be Alright” Mr. Sipp feat. Williams Brothers, Paul Porter, and LaTeriance “Tee” Burns Malaco Music Group (2025)
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Durban, South Africa, Tuesday, 10 September 2024 - Media representatives, colleagues, artists, and the World Gospel Powerhouse team gathered at Ukhozi FM Studios in Durban, South Africa, today for an [...]
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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, [...]
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“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” [...]
“Covered” Anisa Fowler RNU Records (release date: November 12, 2021) www.anisafowler.com By Robert M. Marovich “Covered” identifies Long Island's Anisa Fowler as an emerging gospel singer-songwriter of note. The melodic ballad, which Fowler co-wrote with Joshua Arnoux, reckons with the anxiety of the times by reminding listeners that no matter how close they are to [...]
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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 talks with Fred Hammond about his new album, I Will Trust; his approach to songwriting; and the future of gospel music. The title track plays immediately following the interview.
The Journal of Gospel Music's Bob Marovich talks with Grammy Award-winning producer Aaron W. Lindsey about his role in producing the new Motown Christmas CD, the label's first Christmas album in more than 40 years. Hear about his work in taking pieces of history and enhancing them without losing any of the original luster. Bonus: listen [...]
The Journal of Gospel Music's Bob Marovich interviews Dominique Jones of foreverJONES ("He Wants It All") on her new solo career. Listen to a snippet of her new single, "Access," which she unveils during the interview.
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 [...]
By Robert M. Marovich JGM learned the sad news from radio announcer Elder Lee (The Sheriff) Williams that gospel quartet singer Roy Tyler has passed away. Tyler was a member of the Gospel Hummingbirds, a Bay Area group that put out some very fine albums and singles, including “A Better Home” (Bar-Tone) and “Trouble Don’t [...]
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