WASHINGTON (RNS) —The interplay between song and sermon — and the importance of both in Black churches — is the focus of a new docuseries created by scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. “Gospel” premieres on ...

Southern gospel echoed through the Oxford Civic Center this past weekend, where the rich, soulful sounds of music took center stage. With a mix of close harmonies, acoustic strings and the occasional ...

Gospel music is more than just a genre; it is a spiritual experience that transcends time and space. For centuries, believers have turned to gospel music to deepen their faith, find solace in ...

From Thomas A. Dorsey to Andraé Crouch and Kirk Franklin, the worship genre has always integrated new sounds. When I was a teenager and heard “It Ain’t No New Thing” by Andraé Crouch and The Disciples ...

He won artist of the year for a record-setting fourth time. By Paul Grein Pastor Mike Jr. thoroughly dominated the 2025 Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which was taped live at the Schermerhorn Symphony ...

Cobbs Leonard extends her run of No. 1s as Legend earns his first at the format. By Russ Penuell Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend move 3-1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart dated Nov. 29 with ...