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“He Lives” – Corey Weaver
“He Lives” Corey Weaver Independent (release date: March 8, 2022) By Robert M. Marovich Corey Weaver, a young man from Oklahoma City with an old soul and a sky-high tenor, takes listeners to church on “He Lives.” It’s his finest single to date. Weaver and his background vocalists engage in playful call-and-response from the beginning of the track through to the vamp and Weaver's extended high note that soars during the song's fadeout. The warbling organ and two-stepping rhythm section contribute to the overall church cred. Naturally, “He Lives” is suitable for Easter, but at the same time, Weaver declares [...]
“Deepest Part of You” – Doe Jones
“Deepest Part of You” Doe Jones (digital release: October 23, 2018) By Bob Marovich Most of the gospel music world knows Doe (Dominique) Jones from her work with Forever Jones, and particularly her lead on the family band’s breakout hit, “He Wants It All” (though Doe’s “Most of All,” from Forever Jones's [...]
Congratulations to the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awardees
The Journal of Gospel Music congratulates all of the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees and winners! Special congratulations to awardees who have been featured on JGM: Southern Gospel Artist of the Year: Gaither Vocal Band Gospel Artist of the Year: Tasha Cobbs Leonard Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year: "Won't [...]
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“He Lives” – Corey Weaver
“He Lives” Corey Weaver Independent (release date: March 8, 2022) By Robert M. Marovich Corey Weaver, a young man from Oklahoma City with an old soul and a sky-high tenor, takes listeners to church on “He Lives.” It’s his finest single to date. Weaver and his background vocalists engage in playful call-and-response from the beginning of the track through to the vamp and Weaver's extended high note that soars during the song's fadeout. The warbling organ and two-stepping rhythm section contribute to the overall church cred. Naturally, “He Lives” is suitable for Easter, but at the same time, Weaver declares [...]
“Deepest Part of You” – Doe Jones
“Deepest Part of You” Doe Jones (digital release: October 23, 2018) By Bob Marovich Most of the gospel music world knows Doe (Dominique) Jones from her work with Forever Jones, and particularly her lead on the family band’s breakout hit, “He Wants It All” (though Doe’s “Most of All,” from Forever Jones's [...]
Congratulations to the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awardees
The Journal of Gospel Music congratulates all of the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees and winners! Special congratulations to awardees who have been featured on JGM: Southern Gospel Artist of the Year: Gaither Vocal Band Gospel Artist of the Year: Tasha Cobbs Leonard Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year: "Won't [...]
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...but not so fast, says Professor Robert Darden of Baylor University.Under Darden's direction, and thanks to the generosity of many record collectors, the Black Gospel Music Restoration Project (BGMRP) at [...]
“As Good as it Gets”Kim RuffFrom the Mackim Records CD Ready to Livewww.kimruff.comGeorgia singer-songwriter Kim Ruff offers the gospel singer’s perspective from the stage, in front of a supportive audience, [...]
Zadella "Mama" Curtis informed TBGB that Mr. Melvin Couch, CEO of Meltone Records and NuSound Entertainment, passed away today, Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 3:15 p.m. ET in Douglasville, Georgia.Mr. [...]
JDJIn Due SeasonJanayra Music Group 2009www.cdbaby.com/cd/jdjtunesBetcha didn’t know there are gospel musicians in Bermuda. In fact, the island that sits approximately 1,100 miles northeast of Miami, Florida fosters a thriving [...]
“I’m On My Way” Monae Miller From the EP I’m On My Way www.monaemiller.com Born in Wichita, Kansas and now living in Dallas, Texas, Monae Miller is a singer/songwriter and [...]
Various ArtistsThe Pitch/Gusman Records StoryBig Legal Mess Records 2009www.biglegalmessrecords.com/pitch.htmWe must have been very good boys and girls this year to merit yet another multi-CD collection of out-of-print indie gospel recordings. [...]
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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.
