August 25, 2024 • The Rev. "Singing" Sammy Lewis was dubbed the Crown Prince of Gospel for recordings like "Jesus Paid It" for Vee-Jay Records.

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 ...

The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter ...

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 ...

She sang lead with the first female gospel singers formed by Sallie ... Mavis Staples, The Black Crowes, and many more.) Perhaps the most famous recent version, though, was by The Nitty Gritty ...

Noticeably absent from the label’s roster, however, were Black artists ... won Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album at the Grammy Awards and was named in the Top 10 of Contemporary Christian ...

The singer posted a family photo of himself and his wife during her pregnancy, alongside their first child. READ ALSO: Nkechi Blessing Meets Gospel Singer, Yinka Alaseyori He also shared a picture of ...

Choir & Gospel Singers FAQs What variety of gospel and choir singing styles are available? From traditional gospel choirs to contemporary choral ensembles, you can find a wide range of singing styles, ...

(Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) FILE - American gospel singer and author Cissy Houston poses ... (Photo by Dan Hallman/Invision/AP, File) FILE - Singers Cissy Houston, left, and her ...

The 1980s and 1990s were a golden era for black ... through her music. Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” possessed a powerful, emotionally charged voice and a unique gospel-inspired ...