The Reverend Luther Barnes comes from a notable gospel background. His father, Bishop F.C. Barnes, wrote and scored a hit with the gospel standard “Rough Side Of The Mountain.” Raised in the church from a young age, Rev. Barnes felt called to music ministry and embarked on a hit-making career as lead singer, producer, songwriter […]
Pastor Shirley Caesar‘s hauntingly powerful new version of the hymn, “Satan We’re Gonna Tear Your Kingdom Down,” is the theme song for “Greenleaf,” on OWN. The queen of gospel lent her vocals to the new show with a remake of the song, which she first recorded in 1974. The song, punctuated by the sound of […]
TBR — If you have been following Israel Houghton Instagram recently, you may have come across pictures of him and girlfriend Adrienne Bailon in Europe. The two were taking some quality time together before Houghton popped the question. Sharing their news with the public Adrienne held up her left hand, with the Eiffel Tower serving […]
GRIFF and Erica Campbell were hanging in-studio with legendary gospel artist Fred Hammond! During his visit, they talked about his long career and the last impact he & his creations have made on listeners across all walks of life, age groups and identities. GRIFF opens up to Fred about seeing him perform at the Super […]
In this edition of the Get Up Poll, Erica Campbell, GRIFF and special guest Jekalyn Carr talk with listeners about the gospel songs that have helped pull them through hard times. From Smokie Norful to Mary Mary, listeners recall the songs that have motivated them through their toughest struggles. One listener even names a Jekalyn […]
Kirk Franklin’s Losing My Religion album was more than just music but a powerful statement that his protege Christon Gray wants to carry to the next generation. “His last album, Losing My Religion, I think was a statement and a challenge not only to the Gospel community but to the Christian community as a whole,” Gray, […]
Chrisette Michele says her new album Milestone (June 10) is a reflection of her life over the past 10 years. A big part of it not only includes what led her to accept her ex-boyfriend’s proposal seven days after reuniting from a 10-year separation or making up with her rapper friend Rick Ross, but also her relationship […]
Erica Campbell talks about Mary Mary and how gospel music in general has brought people together and MORE!!
If you’re an avid user of Facebook or Instagram, you’ve probably been seeing inspirational-type Tamiaposts flood your timeline since Monday. The internet is going crazy this week after Tamia, R&B superstar and wife to former NBA player Grant Hill, hopped on to Insta to share her rendition of Yolanda Adams’ 1999 hit, “Open My Heart.” […]
The Billboard Music Awards are just weeks away and the gospel nominations are in: Top Gospel Artist Anthony Brown & group therAPy Tasha Cobbs Kirk Franklin Travis Greene Marvin Sapp Top Gospel Album Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Everyday Jesus Tasha Cobbs, One Place Live Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion Jonathan McReynolds, Life Music: Stage Two Marvin Sapp, You Shall […]
She’s back! Shirley Caesar is gearing up to release her new LP “Fill This House“, and so as to whip up heightened excitement she has unmasked the LP’s official cover. Preceded by lead single “It’s Alright, It’s Ok“ the set is scheduled to arrive on June 3rd with production from Stanley Brown. (Karen Clark Sheard, Le’Andria Johnson, Hezekiah Walker) […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes, Dexterity Sounds and Dream Label Group / Dream Gospel are excited to announce the release of ‘Jesus Did It’ by GRACE! “Grace” from the Greek, “charis” meaning “to rejoice” is the name bestowed upon a newly formed group of five anointed psalmists widely witnessed on Sunday mornings amongst the highly acclaimed Potter’s […]
