Ann Nesby’s “Amen” is not the Wings Over Jordan / Jester Hairston / Lilies of the Field neo-spiritual but a contemporary piece proclaiming, to a bouncy and bracing backdrop, that when things get bad, ...

There are songwriters, and there are Songwriters. The latter write songs that last. Calvin Bridges is among the latter. His churchy “I Can Go to God in Prayer” turned fifty this year, but his latest ...

Gospel Music’s Greatest Night Set to Premiere Saturday, August 29th at 8PM ET on The Stellar Network and Sunday, August 30th at 8PM ET on BET (CHARLOTTE, NC) August 17, 2026 — The Stellar Gospel Music ...

The Journal of Gospel Music learned today of the passing of gospel music singer Nikki Ross Bellamy. She died on August 14, 2026, at age 54, having recently attended the Gospel Music Workshop of ...

Gospel Guitar Treasures is a meditative mix of familiar hymns, gospels, spirituals, and camp meeting songs played on solo acoustic guitar by superb picker Ellsworth “El” McMeen. With sacred songs as ...

Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.

New York, NY – July 28, 2026 – Marvin Sapp’s 17th album, Restoration, will be distributed by music and culture juggernaut Roc Nation, through a newly established partnership that was announced today.

(July 21, 2026) – Today, Central City Productions announced the first wave of performers and special honorees for the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, hosted by Kirk Franklin (pictured). Under ...

(July 21, 2026 – Nashville, TN) – BMI celebrated the best in Gospel music today at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards held at BMI’s Nashville office. Multiple award-winning artist and ...

Archie Swindell Jr. informed the Journal of Gospel Music that Clyde Wright, quartet singer and member of the world-famous Golden Gate Quartet, passed away on July 1, 2026, following severe ...

Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.

The Journal of Gospel Music learned of the passing on June 17, 2026, of singer Beau Williams. Born in Houston, Texas, in 1960, Beau Williams was a PK and choir director, and started his professional ...