News on Gospel Music

The Perfect Candidate

2010-02-25T00:17:47Z

Karen Hill, center, introduces her daughter Rachel Hill, 9, to 8th district Republican congressional candidate Stephen Fincher, a farmer and gospel singer from Frog Jump, Tenn., at a campaign stop at the National Guard Armory in Ripley, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. "We're cott...

Music-Dove Awards-Nominations

2010-02-18T09:45:51Z

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2010 file photo, Jason Crabb accepts the award for southern, country, or bluegrass gospel album at the Grammy Awards, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)

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Domestic violence charge dismissed against Winans

2010-02-23T19:28:28Z

<div id="subtitle">Nashville judge dismisses domestic violence charge against gospel singer Bebe Winans</div><div><p>A Nashville judge has dismissed a misdemeanor domestic violence charge against gospel singer BeBe Winans after determining he had seen a counselor as required by prosecutors.</p><p>The 47-year-ol...

'Holy hip-hop' trying to break into mainstream

2010-02-24T03:50:50Z

<div id="subtitle">'Holy hip-hop' artists try breaking into gospel and secular mainstream with different formats</div><div><p>Terverius Black believes in hip-hop gospel so much he sold his first home to get the money needed to start his Christian-themed entertainment company.</p><p>It was a risky move, but the 34-year-old entrepreneur believes the company's diversity, which is producing music, a film, a reality t...

Winans duo releases first gospel album in 15 years

2010-02-24T22:03:44Z

<div id="subtitle">Gospel singing duo BeBe &amp; CeCe Winans release 'Still,' their first album in 15 year</div><div><p>BeBe and CeCe Winans are looking to show their family remains strong as they launch their first album in 15 years while dealing with the loss of their father and BeBe's upcoming court date in a misdemeanor assault case.</p><p>CeCe Win...

how sweet the sound

2009-09-25T12:33:18Z

The Remnant Concert Choir Mount Ararat Baptist Church How Sweet the Sound Verizon Wireless Gospel Choir competition Washington DC, 24.09.09

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Vickie Winans

2009-09-14T16:30:34Z

Gospel singer Vickie Winans is shown Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 in Lathrup Village, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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Play the Piano by Ear ? Gospel Music Tips For Beginners

2010-02-25T12:04:53Z

It is not that easy to play piano at the church. There are quite many things to learn at a short span of time and you have to cope with that. There may be instances where you will be requested to play along with singers on some songs that you have never heard or tried playing before. They may expect a lot from you making you play at a certain level or skill that you haven?t attained yet. You will have to undergo much stress especially if you are just having a head start. The following tips ca...

Former NC congressman Hefner dead at 79

2010-02-25T12:31:01Z

<div id="subtitle">Former US Rep. Bill Hefner from NC dead at age 79; also a gospel singer, owned radio station</div><div><p>Bill Hefner, a former 12-term Democratic congressman from North Carolina, Southern Baptist gospel singer and radio station owner, died of a brain aneurysm Wednesday. He was 79.</p><p&a...

Candids: June 15, 2009

2009-06-16T15:48:04Z

NEW YORK - JUNE 15: American pop, R&B, and gospel singer Ruben Studdard seen outside MTV Studios on June 15, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Joe Corrigan/Getty Images)

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gospel festival

2009-06-09T10:04:41Z

Ex-American Idol, Fantasia Barrino performing at The 25th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival at Millennium Park Chicago, Illinois - 08.06.09

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Oak Ridge Boys get "Back" to basics

2010-02-27T06:51:24Z

<div><p>NASHVILLE (Billboard) - The first single from the Oak Ridge Boys' new album might at first glance seem a surprising choice for the country group: a cover of the White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army."</p><...

Danny Gokey, 'American Idol' crews visit Milwaukee

2010-02-27T14:19:53Z

<div id="subtitle">Milwaukee goes wild for hometown 'American Idol' Danny Gokey</div><div><p>Danny Gokey was so shocked by his young wife's sudden death last summer that he couldn't cry during her funeral at Rev. Timothy Wright, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer and composer known for his up-tempo praise songs and powerful mass choir sound, has died. He was 61.</p><p>Wright, who was seriously injured in a car crash that killed hi...

Miss Calif. receives strong support at Dove Awards

2010-02-28T21:12:48Z

<div id="subtitle">Miss California receives strong support at gospel music's Dove Awards in Nashville</div><div><p>Miss California Carrie Prejean received a swell of support at the Gospel Music Association<...

List of key winners at 40th Annual Dove Awards

2010-02-28T21:11:41Z

<div id="subtitle">List of key winners at gospel music's 40th Annual Dove Awards</div><div><p>A list of key winners at the Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards on Thursday:</p><p>_ Artist of the year: Steven Curtis Chapman.</p><p>_ ...

Miss California to appear at gospel music awards

2010-03-01T09:33:46Z

<div id="subtitle">Miss California to appear at gospel music awards 1 week after gay marriage comments at pageant</div><div><p>Miss California Carrie Prejean (pray-ZHAWN') is keeping with the Christian theme by scheduling an appearance at the upcoming Gosp...

'Idol' documentary to air on Gospel Music Channel

2010-03-02T16:23:57Z

<div id="subtitle">'American Idol' documentary about Christian contestants to air on Gospel Music Channel</div><div><p>The Gospel Music Channel will shine the spotlight on "American Idol."</p><p>Filmmaker David Lewis' "From Idol to Inspiration" will premiere Thursday before the New Orleans soul singer Irma Thomas performs during a tribute to gospel singer Mahalia Jackson at the Gospel Tent on the first day of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Friday, April 24, 2009. (AP...

Obit Timothy Wright

2009-04-24T00:34:03Z

File - This undated file photo provided by Mark Q. Murray shows Gospel singer Timothy Wright. Wright, the Grammy-nominated gospel singer and composer known for his up-tempo praise songs and powerful mass choir sound, has died. He was 61. Spokesman Will Bogle says Wright died early Thursday at the