“Run But You Can’t Hide” – Sw Washington & Favor
Although the group’s name suggests a male-led small gospel choir, Sw Washington & Favor of Long Island, NY, is a gospel quartet with a downhome, wooden church vibe.
RIP Bishop Kervy Brown, Gospel Singer and Church Leader
Dennis Bines informed JGM that gospel singer and church leader Bishop Kervy Brown passed away from an apparent heart attack on Sunday, July 7. He was 65.
RIP: Ella Mitchell, Gospel Singer, Actor
Anthony Heilbut and Eric Maurice Clark informed the Journal of Gospel Music that gospel singer and actor Ella Mitchell passed away.
Latrice Pace Knows Where She’s Been…and Where She’s Going
Latrice Pace of the Anointed Pace Sisters is up for two 2024 Stellar Awards: Song of the Year for “It’s Morning” and Contemporary Artist of the Year.
“God is Good” – Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Choir feat. Shawn Cotterell
Lead vocalist Shawn Cotterell delivers an earnest reading on the choir’s latest single, “God is Good,” a high-spirited mid-tempo gospel complete with false ending and polyrhythmic vamp.
“For My Good” – Angela Missy Billups
With her latest single, “For My Good,” New York-based gospel singer Angela Missy Billups encourages anyone facing a challenge to hang in there and be encouraged.
JGM Pick of the Week: October 10, 2022
“Believer” Jenise La Vonne Independent (release date: August 26, 2022) www.jeniselavonne.com By Robert M. Marovich “Believer” is indie gospel artist Jenise La Vonne’s best single to date. It has it all: a powerful open, sturdy vocals, compelling lyrics, solid song structure, and chart-quality production. To a loping rhythm, Jenise declares [...]
JGM Pick of the Week – July 12, 2022
“Grace Over Me” Mike Geo Independent (release date: July 8, 2022) www.MikeGeoMusic.com By Robert M. Marovich What Staten Island CCM artist Michael Giordano, aka Mike Geo, offers in “Grace Over Me” is a fizzy, energetic outpouring of gratitude for salvation. When the walls are closing in, Geo closes his eyes [...]
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 [...]
Gregory King – Jesus Paid It All
Gregory King Jesus Paid It All The LAB Works Studio / Nadjaron Productions (2012) By Robert M. Marovich Although Nobody Can Do Me Like Jesus,” “Payday is Coming,” and the title track of Gregory King’s 2012 album may share titles with popular hymns and gospels, that’s where the similarity ends. [...]
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