It is impossible to think of American music in this century without such Southern-derived forms as ragtime, jazz, blues, country, gospel, rhythm and blues, Cajun, zydeco, and rock'n'roll.

In the world of Southern gospel music, few names are more revered than The Nelons. Family patriarch Rex Nelon began his ...

(WVLT) - The gospel music community is grappling the loss of ... just recently notified she will be joining her father in the ...

Mark De-Lisser introduces uplifting gospel hymns and songs and explores the meaning behind the music, meeting people at the heart of the gospel community. Show more Renowned choir director Mark De ...

Gospel music has its origins in the hymns, spirituals and sacred songs found in Afro-American culture in the 18th and 19th Century. Gospel songs were originally sung by African slaves. Lyrics ...

Miller’s success garnered her a slew of awards over the years, including lifetime achievement awards from the Gospel Music Association, BMI and the Southern Gospel Music Guild. She was also ...

October 7, 2024 • Renowned soul and gospel singer Cissy Houston has died. She was part of a extraordinary musical family that included Dionne Warwick and her superstar daughter, Whitney Houston.

A memorial service was held Tuesday for three members of the renowned Nelon family of gospel singers who died in a plane crash in July. The single engine turboprop crash in Wyoming claimed the ...

SALEM, Va. (WSET) — A family musical group opened the Salem, Virginia Trump rally with their rendition of The National Anthem ...

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.

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 ...