At virtually every one of her concerts, Whitney Houston always included at least one gospel song on the set list. It was a tribute not only to her upbringing, singing with her mom, Cissy, at New Hope ...

But the Easter special was a reminder of how the church influences mainstream music. At the time, American Idol was in its eighth season, and it was the singular singing competition in the burgeoning ...

This interview is part two in a series of conversations with Yolanda Adams. For part one, find the related link below. Yolanda Adams recently sat down for an in-depth interview, sharing insights into ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Gospel Music Association has opened a new chapter in its mission of honoring the artists who have shaped Christian and Gospel ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Before Sam Cooke became a household name with hits like You Send Me and A Change Is Gonna Come, he was simply a young man with a velvet voice, raised on gospel, rooted in faith, and ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about James Cleveland’s voice that feels like home. Maybe it’s the way he blends sermon with song, or maybe it’s the unshakable honesty in every word he sings. For ...

By CHARLOTTE KRAMON A new wave of artists is transcending traditional notions of Christian music, drawing young global audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B. Often boosted by social ...

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 ...

Elvis Presley may be called the King of Rock 'n' Roll, but the only Grammy Awards he ever won were for his gospel music. Nominated 14 times, he took home three of the trophies for two of his sacred ...

The choirs and singers of Faith Hope and Love Church, Calvary Community Church and other churches of the African American Pastors Alliance will present a Gospel Extravaganza this Sunday.

*The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, known as the “Greatest Night in Gospel Music,” featuring CeCe Winans, invites viewers across the country to experience the power of faith and inspiration ...