Floriene Watson Willis sang in the early days of gospel music. She taught Aretha Franklin a hymn. She’s turning 99.

The Watson Family Singers were some of the first gospel performers on the radio, thanks to their All Nations Pentecostal ...

New Museum of Christian & Gospel Music honors a diversity of music with a message

Gospel music has always played a big role in American culture. Now, the music's wide-ranging history is being celebrated at ...
Insider Monkey

11 Biggest Gospel Artists of All Time

The biggest gospel artists of all time are the torch bearers of gospel music who have popularized the genre more than ever! Their work has brought gospel music to the forefront and what originally was ...
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Nashville’s Museum of Christian & Gospel Music Highlights Faith-Filled Message, Cultural Impact & Artists Like CeCe Winans, Keith Green & Amy Grant

The Gospel Music Association has opened a new chapter in its mission of honoring the artists who have shaped Christian and Gospel music, and in helping to promote the music’s message of faith. The ...
PBS

The Gospel Train

GOSPEL’s hour 1 follows the sonic influences of blues and jazz music. GOSPEL’s hour 1 takes the gospel train north to Chicago, where southern migrants Thomas A. Dorsey, Mahalia Jackson and Sister ...
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PBS’ ‘Gospel’ Celebrates the Impact of Gospel Music

For generations upon generations, Gospel music has been a cornerstone in the Black community. Getting us through slavery, segregation and the modern day trials and tribulations of being Black in ...
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Prominent Cable Executives Charles Humbard and Brad Siegel Create First All Gospel Music Channel

Prominent cable industry executives Charles Humbard, former senior vice president and general manager of Discovery Networks, and Brad Siegel, former president of Turner Entertainment Networks, have ...