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After Seven Decades, it’s Johnny Ray Daniels’ Season
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 solo album until age 76. It’s never too late for your season. Although Whatever You Need (Bible and Tire, 2022) is Johnny Ray Daniels’ debut solo album, the North Carolinian has been making music for seven decades. Born in Greenville, North Carolina, Daniels sang with [...]
1st Annual Independent Gospel Artists Alliance Awards Announced & Submissions Open January 1, 2019
National nonprofit education and mentorship organization recognizes excellence in Gospel, Christian, and Inspirational music by independent label owners and independent artists. Independent Gospel Artists Alliance Awards will take place at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM at 215 Las Gaviotas Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 [...]
Earl Bynum – This Song is for You
Earl Bynum This Song is For You Lrae Entertainment / Tyscot Records / HBK Media (release date: October 5, 2018) www.EarlBynumMusic.com By Bob Marovich Gospel music enthusiasts can be forgiven if they are so accustomed to hearing Minister Earl Bynum appearing with the Mount Unity Choir of Chesapeake, Virginia, that [...]
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After Seven Decades, it’s Johnny Ray Daniels’ Season
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 solo album until age 76. It’s never too late for your season. Although Whatever You Need (Bible and Tire, 2022) is Johnny Ray Daniels’ debut solo album, the North Carolinian has been making music for seven decades. Born in Greenville, North Carolina, Daniels sang with [...]
1st Annual Independent Gospel Artists Alliance Awards Announced & Submissions Open January 1, 2019
National nonprofit education and mentorship organization recognizes excellence in Gospel, Christian, and Inspirational music by independent label owners and independent artists. Independent Gospel Artists Alliance Awards will take place at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 7:00 PM at 215 Las Gaviotas Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322 [...]
Earl Bynum – This Song is for You
Earl Bynum This Song is For You Lrae Entertainment / Tyscot Records / HBK Media (release date: October 5, 2018) www.EarlBynumMusic.com By Bob Marovich Gospel music enthusiasts can be forgiven if they are so accustomed to hearing Minister Earl Bynum appearing with the Mount Unity Choir of Chesapeake, Virginia, that [...]
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I Remember Gospel and I Keep On SingingMinister Gene D. VialeBloomington, IN: AuthorHouse, 2010257 pp. with Illus.www.geneviale.comGene Viale has quite a story to tell. His is a unique perspective on [...]
“You Pulled Me Through”Toni Rackard feat. Marvin Winans, Jr.From the Beyond the Veil Records CD Unconditional Love 2010www.tonirackard.comA chance encounter (or was it?) with Marvin Winans, Jr. in Tampa enabled [...]
By Bob Marovich of The Black Gospel Blog.To say that much has happened to Brian Courtney Wilson since he sat down to talk with TBGB in September 2008 would be [...]
Various Artistsilovegospelmusic TraditionalILG Records 2009www.ilovegospelmusic.comWe’ve been reviewing a number of various artist reissue compilations recently, and here’s another. ilovegospelmusic Traditional is a collaboration between ILG Records, Central South Distribution and [...]
“I’m Free”Rafeal RossFrom the R2 Music CD New Creation – Live 2010www.rafealross.comRafeal Ross’s “I’m Free” is an ideal selection for anticipating the joy of Easter Sunday. This song, written by [...]
Chicago’s Regal Theater resounded with the sounds of local gospel music Saturday evening, March 27, as choirs, groups, a Christian comedian, praise dancers and soloists participated in the first ChiTown [...]
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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.
