blind boys of alabama

RIP: Sam Butler Jr., Singer and Guitarist, Member of the Blind Boys of Alabama

2023-12-26T15:17:28-06:00December 26th, 2023|

By Robert M. Marovich JGM learned of the passing last week of singer, guitarist, and GRAMMY nominee Sam Butler. He was 70 years old. From preschool age, Samuel Butler Jr. had an estimable apprenticeship learning at the feet of his father, the Reverend Samuel Butler Sr., who played guitar for [...]

RIP: Paul Beasley, Member of Gospel Keynotes, Mighty Clouds of Joy, & Blind Boys of Alabama

2023-03-19T18:22:18-05:00March 19th, 2023|

By Robert M. Marovich Paul Beasley, a celebrated gospel quartet singer, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 78. Born in Louisiana, Beasley spent a long career singing tenor with the Gospel Keynotes, alongside Willie Neal Johnson, Gino Smith, Val Alexander, and Johnny Jones. He also [...]

The 65th Grammy Nominees in Gospel/Christian Are…

2022-11-29T19:23:40-06:00November 15th, 2022|

Best Gospel Performance/Song:• PositiveErica Campbell; Erica Campbell, Warryn Campbell & Juan Winans, songwriters• When I PrayDOE; Dominique Jones & Dewitt Jones, songwriters• KingdomMaverick City Music & Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, Jonathan Jay, Chandler Moore & Jacob Poole, songwriters• The Better BenedictionPJ Morton Featuring Zacardi Cortez, Gene Moore, Samoht, Tim Rogers [...]

2022 GRAMMY Awards: Gospel and Gospel-Related Nominations

2021-11-25T02:55:43-06:00November 25th, 2021|

Congratulations to the nominees in the 64th GRAMMY Awards gospel categories, and those whose projects are gospel related. The telecast will air Monday, January 31, 2022, on CBS. 36. Best Gospel Performance/Song Voice Of God Dante Bowe Featuring Steffany Gretzinger & Chandler Moore; Dante Bowe, Tywan Mack, Jeff Schneeweis & [...]

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