RIP: Dorothy “Dottie” Leonard Miller, Founder and CEO of Daywind Music Group and New Day Christian Distributors
Dorothy “Dottie” Leonard Miller, born August 10, 1945, passed away on October 11, 2024, at the age of 79.
RIP: Pastor Darryl Frierson of the Joy Boyz
The Journal of Gospel Music was saddened to learn today from Darrell Luster of Malaco Music Group that Darryl Frierson, one-half of the twin duo the Joy Boyz, passed away. Homegoing details are below. From the Malaco Music Group bio on the Joy Boyz: If family groups are [...]
GMA Announces 55th Annual Dove Award Nominees
The Gospel Music Association announced the nominees for the 55th Annual Dove Awards, with the ceremony to be held October 1, 2024, at the Allen Arena in Nashville,
RIP: Harrison Johnson, Community Choir Director, Pianist, Songwriter
JGM learned from Eric Clark that Harrison Johnson of “I’ve Decided to Make Jesus My Choice” fame passed away December 19, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he was living at the time. He was 86.
The 54th Annual GMA Dove Award, Hosted by Tauren Wells, Delivers Impactful Speeches, One-of-a-Kind Performances and Surprise Guests
Brandon Lake Leads The Night With Four GMA Dove Awards Including Artist Of The Year, Tasha Cobbs Leonard Takes Home Two Awards Including Gospel Worship Album of the Year The broadcast aired exclusively on TBN and The TBN App and was simulcast on SiriusXM The Message Tauren Wells, Photo [...]
“Don’t Wonder About It” – The Calvin Delites
From the opening strains of “Don’t Wonder About It,” the female quartet from Memphis, Tennessee, makes it plain that their feet are planted firmly in the traditional church.
RIP: Dewitt Johnson of the B.C. & M. Choir and the Johnson Ensemble
Dewitt Johnson, a Nashvillian and co-organizer of the B. C. & M. Mass Choir and founder of the Johnson Ensemble, has gone on to earn his wings.
Saved By Grace – The Nashville Recordings
Like a cross between a worship team and a mellower Marshall Tucker Band, the earnest Saved by Grace delivers radio-sized songs with uncomplicated lyrics sung with conversational ease.
RIP Robert Dixon, Quartet Singer with the Salem Travelers
JGM announces the passing of gospel quartet singer and group leader Robert Dixon of the Salem Travelers.
Ray Curenton – Believer a.k.a. The Last Shall Be The First
Believer, Ray Curenton’s third studio album, is his finest to date.
