gospel music
5 faith facts about Whitney Houston, set to be inducted in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
By Adelle M. Banks — November 6, 2020
(RNS) — 'On any stage that I stand on I praise the Lord; I claim him everywhere I go,' Houston said at the 1998 Dove Awards.
Gospel legend Bishop Rance Allen, known for ‘Something About the Name Jesus,’ dies at 71
By Roxanne Stone — October 31, 2020
(RNS) — Allen, a five-time Grammy nominee widely praised for his vocal range and the blending of rock, soul and R&B with traditional Black gospel music, died on October 31 at the age of 71.
Little Richard: Six examples of how religion played a role in his life
By Adelle M. Banks — May 11, 2020
(RNS) — ‘I consider my music sacred,’ the performer of songs like ‘Tutti Frutti’ and ‘Long Tall Sally’ once told an interviewer.
Almost 60, Donnie McClurkin says ‘I’m at a time now I sing when I want to’
By Adelle M. Banks — October 10, 2019
(RNS) — The Grammy winner says ‘our black music form is the strongest music form in gospel music. It's what people gravitate to around the world.'
Aretha Franklin sings sweet sounds, recalls roots in ‘Amazing Grace’ documentary
By Adelle M. Banks — April 24, 2019
(RNS) — The long-awaited documentary was delayed for almost five decades in part because of technical issues.
Gospel choirs try to build racial harmony through song
By Bill Motchan — March 28, 2019
ST. LOUIS (RNS) — In St. Louis, a diverse gospel choir tries to build racial harmony through a love of music.
Aretha Franklin started with gospel, ended with soul at age 76
By Adelle M. Banks — August 16, 2018
(RNS) — At age 14 and much later in life, the R&B singer recorded gospel songs at her father's Detroit church.
Della Reese, minister and star of ‘Touched by an Angel,’ dies at 86
By Adelle M. Banks — November 20, 2017
(RNS) — A onetime gospel singer and groundbreaking African-American talk show host, she was later known for her lead role in the TV series “Touched by an Angel"
With first solo CD in 9 years, CeCe Winans keeps singing – and pastoring
By Adelle M. Banks — June 4, 2017
(RNS) Her album includes the sounds of big bands and Motown as well as tunes aimed at millennials — like those who attend Nashville Life Christian Church, the nondenominational congregation she and her husband co-pastor in Tennessee.
BeBe Winans’ life story on stage
By Adelle M. Banks — May 12, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) The black gospel singer credits scandal-smeared televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker with introducing his sister and him to “a white Christian audience.”
East-West Travelblog: A gospel moment: Oh Happy Day!
By Kimberly Winston — September 2, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) I've always wanted to sing backup to a musical great. My trip to Nashville gave me the chance.
5 takeaways from Tuesday’s White House celebration of gospel music
By Adelle M. Banks — April 14, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) “Gospel music is what fuels my love of music in general,” first lady Michelle Obama said.
The Christian radio echo chamber: We are under siege by our enemies (COMMENTARY)
By Tom Ehrich — March 10, 2015
(RNS) The goal of these angry preachers seemed specific: promote laws and lawmakers who will restrict accepted morality to narrow 1950s-era parameters.
Contemporary gospel music pioneer Andrae Crouch dead at 72
By Adelle M. Banks — January 9, 2015
(RNS) Among his most well-known compositions is “My Tribute,” whose chorus begins “To God be the glory.” Others include “Take Me Back,” “Soon and Very Soon,” “Jesus Is the Answer” and “Through It All.”
On Grammy weekend, Christian music bounces back
By Kim Lawton — February 8, 2013
ATLANTA (RNS) Many experts say thanks to artists like TobyMac, the contemporary Christian music industry is experiencing a revival, with strong sales, record-breaking tours, and new success in the mainstream charts.
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