RIP: Nikki Ross Bellamy, Gospel Singer
The Journal of Gospel Music learned today of the passing of gospel music singer Nikki Ross Bellamy.
Earnest Pugh to be Honored at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards
Award-winning gospel industry veteran Earnest Pugh will be celebrated as an honoree at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards.
Beau Williams, R&B and Gospel Singer, Dies at 76
The Journal of Gospel Music learned of the passing on June 17, 2026, of singer Beau Williams.
JGM Pick of the Week – December 15, 2025
Taylor Janay’s introspective gospel ballad “I Pray” offers refreshing relief from the routine gospel lyric.
RIP: Judy Cheeks – Singer, Daughter of Rev. Julius Cheeks
Judy Cheeks, daughter of Reverend Julius Cheeks and a singing star during the disco era, passed away on November 26 at the age of 71.
RIP: Cleave Graham, Last Original Member of the Pilgrim Jubilees
JGM is saddened to report that Cleave Graham, the last original member of the Pilgrim Jubilees gospel quartet, passed away this week.
“Shine On Me” – Nikki Berry
Nikki Berry’s “Shine on Me,” a vocal solo with only organ accompaniment, is the kind of gospel performance that enlivens a church congregation.
Jekalyn Carr on McDonald’s 16th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour Holiday Experience: It’s “Black Excellence on One Stage”
Christmas spirit filled the air when the McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour: Homecoming Edition hit Houston, Texas, on December 2.
JGM Pick of the Week: August 30, 2022
“My Faith & My Fight” (unplugged) Tina Nelms Boson Independent (release date: February 4, 2022) By Robert M. Marovich Of the orchestrated and unplugged versions of “My Faith & My Fight” by Tina Nelms Boson, my money is on the unplugged, piano-only version. It’s here that Ms. Boson shows herself [...]
“Beautiful Day” – Trenton Kirksey ft. Nikki Ross
“Beautiful Day” Trenton Kirksey ft. Nikki Ross Independent (2022) www.Facebook.com/MusicByTrent By Robert M. Marovich “Beautiful Day” is the debut single from Trenton Kirksey, a Houston-based baritone vocalist, songwriter, and conductor. Fellow Houstonian Nikki Ross is the vocalist on Kirksey’s track. To a classically-inspired and Latin-fired arrangement, Ross expresses unbridled joy [...]
