Take a Bus Tour of Chicago Gospel Music Landmarks the Day Before Chicago Gospel Music Festival
The Chicago Music Industry Professionals is hosting a CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC HISTORY TOUR on Friday, May 31, 2024.
Celebration of Life Services for GRAMMY® Award Winning Artist Sandra Crouch
Singers El DeBarge, Donnie McClurkin, David & Nicole Binion, Bebe Winans, and Erica and Tina Campbell (Mary Mary) Will Sing at Musical Tribute... Pastor Marvin Winans and Bebe Winans Will Attend Homegoing Service, Eulogy To Be Delivered By Crouch’s Spiritual Son and Assistant Church Pastor, Kenneth J. Cook… Services Moved [...]
RIP – Sandra Crouch, GRAMMY Award-Winning Gospel Singer, Twin Sister of Andrae’ Crouch
By Robert M. Marovich JGM is saddened to learn of the passing of gospel singer, songwriter, and percussionist Sandra Elaine Crouch on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at age 81. Born July 1, 1942, to Benjamin and Catherine Crouch, Sandra was the twin sister of Andrae' Crouch. As part of the [...]
Minister Earl Bynum, Th.D. Appointed National Chairman Of Alliance Of Gospel Music Professionals Of The GMWA
Minister Earl Bynum, Th.D., was Selected to be National Chairman of The Alliance of Gospel Music Professionals during the GMWA 57th Annual Board Meeting in Norfolk, VA last week.
RIP: Henry Green, Gospel Quartet Singer, Member of the Williams Brothers
Darrell Luster of Malaco Music Group informed the Journal of Gospel Music that Henry Green, a longtime member of the Williams Brothers gospel quartet, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the age of 80.
“Gospel,” Four-Hour Documentary with Henry Louis Gates Jr., to Premiere on PBS February 12-13, 2024
GOSPEL, a new four-hour docuseries from executive producer, host, and writer Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., explores the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon and song. The series premieres on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS App, February 12 and 13, 2024, with a special companion concert premiering February 9. [...]
Best CDs, Singles and Historic Reissues of 2023
The Journal of Gospel Music presents its "Best Of 2023" list in the categories of singles, albums, and historical reissues.
RIP: Rev. Dr. Stanley Keeble, Gospel Artist, Founder of the Chicago Gospel Music Heritage Museum
JGM learned from Pastor Mitty Collier and Eric Clark of the passing of the Reverend Dr. Stanley Keeble. Rev. Keeble died December 27, 2023, at age 86.
RIP: Sam Butler Jr., Singer and Guitarist, Member of the Blind Boys of Alabama
By Robert M. Marovich JGM learned of the passing last week of singer, guitarist, and GRAMMY nominee Sam Butler. He was 70 years old. From preschool age, Samuel Butler Jr. had an estimable apprenticeship learning at the feet of his father, the Reverend Samuel Butler Sr., who played guitar for [...]
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.
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