"Some people may see the colors that I wear, all the clothes that I wear, and feel like I am not worthy to sing a gospel song ...

Walk into the First Baptist Church of Bridgehampton as service begins, and the very first sound you’ll hear is music. “We welcome you,” the five women of the Joyful Praise choir sang on a recent rainy ...

Gospel music has been in spoken word artist Ayanna Albertson-Gay’s life since she was born. She listens to it every day, even while working out. As a child, she heard gospel worship music at her great ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rooted in the rich tradition of African-American spirituals. Gospel music has evolved over time. The genre's earliest beginnings ...

These are just some of the Black gospel artists shaping the genre with powerful voices and unwavering faith, from legends to rising stars. For generations, gospel music has been a vital source of ...

Smallwood died at the age of 77 from complications of kidney failure on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland (RNS) — Smallwood, an eight-time Grammy nominee, died on Dec. 30, at age 77 of complications from ...

Gospel music and faith have long been a part of Black culture in the U.S. From hymns that would be sung on slavery fields to anthems of the civil rights movement, gospel has been there. Adeerya ...

Andrew Shannon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Feeding 5000™, and Gospel Music Celebration occurred Sunday, Jan. 18, in ...

He rose to prominence as the long-time leader of the Asomafoɔ Gospel Band, with whom he produced several timeless gospel ...

For generations, gospel music has been a vital source of strength and resilience for Black Americans, sustaining them through the deepest struggles. From the days of slavery, spirituals and hymns have ...