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Kingdom Book 1: Mav City, Kirk Franklin highlight injustice and bring hope through gospel
Music collective Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin – both Grammy winners – are centering their focus on the injustices around mass incarceration by amplifying the voices of 1,300 inmates at Everglades Correctional Facility in Florida.
Maverick City’s Naomi Raine introduces new sound in solo debut, calls it ‘life music’ and ‘art’
Though the Grammy-winning worship leader may have been introduced to millions through worshipful melodies, as she gears up for the release of her debut album, Journey, the Queens, New York native is reintroducing herself.
Husband of Osinachi Nwachuwku, who allegedly beat her to death, denies killing Nigerian gospel star
Peter Nwachukwu, the accused, who faces 23 charges in total, has pleaded not guilty to all charges in connection with the death of Osinachi Nwachukwu in Abuja.
Gospel singer Bri Babineaux gets candid about adjusting to motherhood: ‘It was tough’
Although viral gospel singing sensation, Briana Babineaux Fontenot – who goes by Bri – is a happy and blessed new mom to a precious seven-month-old baby boy, she doesn’t pretend that motherhood hasn’t had its challenges.
What people said about Tamela Mann's music that broke her down: ‘I cried’
There were some comments made by others, questioning the “He Did It” songstress’s success, that broke her down, instantly reducing her to tears.
Stevie Wonder’s soul-stirring, surprise comments during Easter Verzuz: ‘God has made us a promise that He will fulfill’
Live from the historic Vibiana venue in downtown Los Angeles, gospel singers churned out supporters’ favorite tunes on Easter. And to cap it all off, the legendary Stevie Wonder delivered soul-stirring, surprise closing remarks that resonated with both the online and onsite audiences.
It's a Sweep! CeCe Winans wins every category she's nominated in, takes home 3 Grammys
CeCe Winans, is EEW Magazine Online’s top gospel story from the 64th annual Grammy Awards ceremony Sunday where she was blessed with three gold statues.
Erica Campbell reveals past liposuction, says ‘It was a really bad situation’
In 2004, after welcoming her first daughter, Grammy-winning gospel singer, Erica Campbell, admits that she was among the millions that give into the promise of the quick fix after being unhappy with her pregnancy weight gain.
Karen Clark Sheard says she is 'honored and excited' about new deal with Motown Gospel
Four-time Grammy winner, Karen Clark Sheard, has inked a deal with Motown Gospel in partnership with her own faith-based record label, Karew Records.
Watch gospel's finest, Mary Mary, sing stirring rendition of ‘Lift Every Voice’ at Super Bowl LVI
For gospel lovers, one of the biggest highlights of Super Bowl LVI was hearing Grammy-winning gospel duo, Mary Mary, deliver a stirring rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” best known as the “Black National Anthem.”
Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church set to draw record crowds as host of Kanye West's 'Sunday Service'
Pastor Joel Osteen will attract major crowds on Sunday when he welcomes newly saved rapper Kanye West to his megachurch and is preparing to make the day go as smoothly as possible. According to a new report, Osteen’s Lakewood Church contacted Ticketmaster to offer free tickets.
No. 1: Christ reigns in hearts and charts: Kanye West’s ‘Jesus Is King’ album tops Billboard
Kanye’s first ever gospel album, Jesus Is King, shows that Christ reigns in hearts and charts. The musical work that enthrones the Messiah above the ubiquitous and larger-than-life personality that is the Chicago rapper, topped the Billboard album chart, opening at No. 1 — West’s ninth consecutive time in the peak position.
All To Jesus I Surrender: Kanye West says his music from now on will be gospel
When many in the music industry blur the lines between the sacred and the secular, Christian rapper Kanye West is making a clear distinction. The 42-year-old, who is slated to release his first gospel album titled Jesus Is King, has announced that, going forward, he will no longer make “secular” music.
Sing ma'am! Yolanda Adams’ anointed singing blesses Congressional Black Caucus prayer breakfast attendees
A GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel singer blessed the audience at a prayer breakfast hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Yolanda Adams, a talented and anointed vocalist, delivered a stunning rendition of her beloved hit song, “Just a Prayer Away,” at the 49th annual gathering.
WATCH: Kirk Franklin condemns ‘white-washing’ of Christianity and some white Christians’ ignorance of systemic racism
Gospel recording artist, Kirk Franklin is decrying the division that exists among black and white Christians. During his interview with “The Breakfast Club” he condemned America’s “white-washing” of Christianity, and white Christians’ ignorance about the negative impact of systemic racism on black and brown people.
We love it! R&B singer Jennifer Hudson tributes veteran gospel singer Kim McFarland
GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B songstress Jennifer Hudson may be a huge mainstream star these days, but that doesn’t mean she has forgotten her gospel roots. The former “The Voice” judge fanned out over veteran gospel singer, Kim McFarland—well known by avid gospel fans.
God is not pleased: Kim Burrell plants seeds of discord by pitting two singers against each other
Kim Burrell is rightfully celebrated as one of the most gifted Gospel vocalists in the world— a role model to other singers, in fact. But she recently set a bad example by openly criticizing one songstress to build up another. She said Le’Andria Johnson is a better songster than Fantasia Barrino.
The Church failed Le’Andria Johnson, an alcoholic, by using her gift despite her issues
Back in the old days, professing Christians serving in ministry that publicly sinned were “sat down,” meaning they were relieved of duties for a period of time to get themselves together. Gospel singer Le’Andria Johnson might have benefited from such a practice.
Gospel News: Kirk Franklin announces the 'better than ever' return of BET ‘Sunday Best’
Aspiring singers of all ages have reason to raise their voices in joy. BET has announced an all-new season of the hit reality TV singing competition “Sunday Best,” that draws millions of viewers across the country.
Tori Kelly wins two Gospel Grammys, thanks her ‘hero’ producer Kirk Franklin
When former pop singer, Tori Kelly, a Christian, decided to venture into the gospel music genre, she tapped GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and composer, Kirk Franklin. That decision helped her earn two Grammys.