The Gospel

The Good News, kept the main thing.

A Note to Our Audience: The Gospel column has a new focus. For years, this space covered the gospel music industry. Going forward, it covers something greater: the Gospel itself. The message that saves. The truth that transforms. Preached, lived, and kept the main thing.

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To the Bone-Tired Woman: Jesus Is Your Strength for the Unfinished Season

For the bone-tired woman in an unfinished season, John 4 shows a weary Savior who finished His saving work and invites her into a harvest she was never meant to carry alone.

Empowering Everyday Women 10/24/26 Empowering Everyday Women 10/24/26

In Defense of the Faith: What Makes Jesus Different from Other Religious Leaders

Jesus’ own claims, the Godhead, the empty tomb and more than 500 witnesses equip Christians to explain why Jesus Christ stands alone.

Empowering Everyday Women 10/22/26 Empowering Everyday Women 10/22/26

Calling Those Things Which Be Not: What Romans 4:17 Really Says

Speak those things which be not as though they were” is widely taught. Romans 4:17 describes God, who watches over His Word to perform it.

Empowering Everyday Women 10/22/26 Empowering Everyday Women 10/22/26

Binding and Loosing: What Matthew 18:18 Really Means

Matthew 18:18 is central to spiritual warfare prayer. Its Jewish background and Greek wording reveal where the believer’s authority comes from.

Empowering Everyday Women 10/22/26 Empowering Everyday Women 10/22/26

“Don’t Put Your Mouth on the Man of God”: What Scripture Says About Questioning Leaders

“Touch not mine anointed” and “don’t put your mouth on the man of God” are used to shield leaders. The Hebrew text and Scripture tell a fuller story.

Empowering Everyday Women 5/30/24 Empowering Everyday Women 5/30/24

Ghanaian Gospel Sensation Empress Gifty Launches 'U Cook' Show with Culinary and Musical Extravaganza

Ghanaian gospel sensation Gifty Adorye, known as Empress Gifty, launched her anticipated cooking show "U Cook" on United Television (UTV) on May 27, 2024.

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Jekalyn Carr, Todd Dulaney to Co-Host 2024 Impact SOAR Awards, Honoring Gospel Music

Gospel recording artists Jekalyn Carr and Todd Dulaney are set to co-host the 2024 Impact SOAR Awards, which will air on the Impact Network on June 17 at 8 p.m. ET.

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Kirk Franklin’s ‘Reunion Tour’ features Gospel’s Heavy-Hitters (See Promo)

Gospel legend, Kirk Franklin, has unveiled the highly anticipated 2024 leg of The Reunion Tour. Joining him as co-headliners are some of Gospel’s heaviest hitters!

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Black History Month Reflection: Why Richard Smallwood’s Music Still Matters

As Black History Month begins, EEW Magazine reflects on the legacy of gospel composer Richard Smallwood and how his music shaped Black worship.

OceanFive Records Welcomes Gospel Artist Dianna Hobbs to Its Christian Roster

Gospel artist Dianna Hobbs links with Miami-based Christian indie label.

Gospel Music World Mourns Sudden Passing of Vocalist Bishop Kervy Brown

Gospel music mourns the sudden passing of Bishop Kervy Brown, celebrated vocalist and lead singer for Hezekiah Walker.

Natalie + CeCe: Christian singers team up for 'My Tribute: To God Be The Glory'

To the delight of Contemporary Christian Music fans everywhere, two of the nation’s most powerful award-winning voices have reimagined a gospel classic: “My Tribute (To God Be The Glory).”

Tasha Cobbs previews forthcoming album ‘Hymns’ with new single, ‘The Moment’

Grammy-winning gospel star, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, is gearing up for the release of her forthcoming Motown Gospel album Hymns, out October 7.

Positive News: Erica Campbell celebrates ‘first #1 song on Gospel radio’

Grammy-winning gospel recording artist, Erica Campbell’s single “Positive” has hit #1 on Billboard Gospel Airplay and the Mediabase Gospel Charts!

The Christian behyive is abuzz over Beyoncé's 'Church Girl' that blends the secular and sacred

Liberated church girls rejoice! You can be in the center of God’s will and in the center of the dance floor gyrating to secular music at the club – thanks to permission from your favorite global superstar.

Doing Big Things! Pastor Mike McClure Jr.'s 6 Stellar wins position him to truly transform lives

Pastor Mike McClure Jr.—also known as PMJ—racked up impressive honors at the 37th Stellar Gospel Music Awards, walking away the top winner.

Gladys Knight on the midnight train to the Kennedy Center's 45th class of honorees

Among the recipients to be honored at the annual national celebration of the arts in Washington, D.C., is Gospel, R&B, and pop icon Gladys Knight.

Take Me To The Bank! Your fav just dropped some heat on 'Overcomer: Deluxe Edition'

GRAMMY® award-winning Gospel recording artist Tamela Mann has released the highly-anticipated Overcomer: Deluxe Edition album across all major digital streaming platforms.

Tye Tribbett drops latest album ‘All Things New’ to ‘fight against the feeling of defeat’

All Things New, the latest album rendering from two-time Grammy, Stellar, and Dove Award-winning contemporary gospel artist, Tye Tribbett, has been released with a specific goal in mind.

Black Gospel Magic: Tamela Mann teams with Yolanda Adams for new single, ‘Superheroes Prayer’

Tamela Mann announced the release of a new single, “Superheroes Prayer,” from the forthcoming deluxe edition of her Tillymann Music Group album, Overcomer, performed alongside fellow Grammy-winning vocal powerhouse Yolanda Adams.

CeCe Winans leads 2022 Stellar Gospel Music Awards nominations + full list

CeCe Winans is the top nominee for the 2022 Stellar Gospel Music Awards with nine nods including artist of the year, album of the year, song of the year and Albertina Walker female artist of the year.

Now, Wait! Vickie Winans deserves love and respect, not social media ridicule

When I learned from my EEW Magazine Online team that legendary gospel vocalist, Vickie Winans, has become the latest viral butt of an Internet joke for singing while hoarse – and during Black Music Month no less — I thought, now, wait!

Performance Spotlight: Versatile gospel singer Kierra Sheard Kelly's brilliant cover of ‘I’m Here’ from The Color Purple

With such an iconic history, gospel lovers are elated to see one of the genre’s premier vocalists, Kierra Sheard Kelly, be given the opportunity to showcase her scintillating vocals on the classic, “I’m Here.”