This month, Thomas A. Dorsey’s song “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” turns 90 years old. One of the most beloved gospel songs of all time, it has been recorded by Mahalia Jackson, Elvis Presley and ...

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Country Music Hall of Famer Barbara Mandrell is reaching into her deep catalog and giving one of her classic albums a first-time digital release. Precious Memories: 20 Hymns & Gospel Classics will ...

Easter weekend is here, and millions of people around the world will gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion on Good Friday. Those who celebrate are giving thanks ...

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Let’s be real: you’ve probably been fooled once (or twice) when you were riding in the backseat of your grandmother‘s Buick on the way to church when an unsuspecting jam came through the car’s ...

Music of praise and worship is sure to raise the roof at The Naz in Grove City, where acclaimed gospel singer CeCe Winans will perform on March 23. As part of "The Believe For It Tour" - Winans' first ...

Kip Lornell, a George Washington University ethnomusicologist, compiled a new collection for Smithsonian Folkways called Classic African American Gospel. He talks about the roots of Motown in gospel ...