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Christian Music’s Place In Mainstream Entertainment
By Nicole McCraySpecial Feature - Journal of Gospel Musicwww.nicolemccray.com Christian music has been chiefly regarded as hymns. However, it has evolved into a multitude of genres, breaking the barrier between what people think of as “typical church music” and branching out into other styles, all of which remain grounded in worship. Independent artists are emerging in Christian music, and with the majority of Americans today identifying as Christian, religion makes up a massive chunk of popular culture. In addition, evangelicals are influencing others in the ways of Jesus. Christian bands and artists are creating hit songs, bridging gaps between secular and [...]
RIP Dr. Rodena Preston, Musician, Director, GMWA Executive
By Bob Marovich JGM was saddened to learn from Gayle Lecus and others in Southern California today that Dr. Rodena Preston has transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward. Rodena's music career was fostered by her mother, Mrs. Robbie Preston-Williams, who had her daughter playing piano at age three. By age [...]
“Jesus” – Tracy Neal
“Jesus” Tracy Neal Holy Ground Music Group (released July 25, 2017) Available on iTunes and from CD Baby By Bob Marovich A worship song written in the 1990s by Minister J. David Bratton (“Every Praise”), “Jesus” is a hypnotic litany of adjectives and characteristics that Tracy Neal sings to describe [...]
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Christian Music’s Place In Mainstream Entertainment
By Nicole McCraySpecial Feature - Journal of Gospel Musicwww.nicolemccray.com Christian music has been chiefly regarded as hymns. However, it has evolved into a multitude of genres, breaking the barrier between what people think of as “typical church music” and branching out into other styles, all of which remain grounded in worship. Independent artists are emerging in Christian music, and with the majority of Americans today identifying as Christian, religion makes up a massive chunk of popular culture. In addition, evangelicals are influencing others in the ways of Jesus. Christian bands and artists are creating hit songs, bridging gaps between secular and [...]
RIP Dr. Rodena Preston, Musician, Director, GMWA Executive
By Bob Marovich JGM was saddened to learn from Gayle Lecus and others in Southern California today that Dr. Rodena Preston has transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward. Rodena's music career was fostered by her mother, Mrs. Robbie Preston-Williams, who had her daughter playing piano at age three. By age [...]
“Jesus” – Tracy Neal
“Jesus” Tracy Neal Holy Ground Music Group (released July 25, 2017) Available on iTunes and from CD Baby By Bob Marovich A worship song written in the 1990s by Minister J. David Bratton (“Every Praise”), “Jesus” is a hypnotic litany of adjectives and characteristics that Tracy Neal sings to describe [...]
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[Ed. Note: Some of you may remember the "Gospel" website at www.island.net. From the late '90s to 2000, I contributed reviews and other content for the site. My reviews were [...]
Oh Happy Day ReunionThe Original Edwin Hawkins SingersLight 2004 (originally released in 1992)http://www.lightrecords.com/OK, I admit it: I am not a fan of the early ‘70s contemporary gospel scene, so I [...]
"Churchin'"Angela "Missy" BillupsFrom the CD Churchin' Missy B Music 2005www.missyb.comResplendent in her going-to-church millinery, "Missy" Billups reminds us on the hand-clapping, organ-and-tambourine powered "Churchin'" what singing sounds like when saints [...]
Music of the Old SouthPolk Miller and the Old South QuartetteFlaherty Recordings 2006www.polkmiller.com Polk Miller was that most American of specimens: a man of notable contradiction. A pharmacist who developed [...]
“Call Jesus” Bruce Parham From the upcoming Emtro Gospel CD Dwell Together Street Date: June 5, 2007 http://www.emtro.com/ Bishop Bruce V. Parham, Sr., founder and pastor of Wilmington, Delaware’s Oasis [...]
We Praise YouThe McClurkin ProjectGospocentric Records 2007http://www.gospocentric.com/On We Praise You, gospel superstar Donnie McClurkin hands the microphone to the female McClurkins (Andrea, Tanya, Cheri, and Olivia), and to “first member” [...]
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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.
