While Jeffrey LaValley has been the recipient of numerous accolades in his 50 years in Gospel music, he most recently added a doctoral degree in sacred music from the Wayland Baptist Theological Seminary during their annual Fall Convocation held in mid-October. LaValley’s love for church music
Aretha Franklin’s iconic Amazing Grace LP is by far one of the most critically acclaimed recordings influencing countless singers and musicians and changing the perception of how Gospel music was received and celebrated. Recorded live in Los Angeles over two nights in January, 1972 (shortly
Detroit is known for its massive contributions to Gospel music by the way of its inhabitants namely Aretha Franklin, Rev. Charles Nicks, Rev. Donald Vails, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, Thomas Whitfield, The Winans and Reverend James Cleveland. The Historic Gospel Music Workshop of America Detroit
Yolanda Adams and Kirk Franklin will be on hand to pay homage to the reigning Queen of Gospel , Pastor Shirley Caesar as she is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 28th by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “We are
Multiple Grammy winner Pastor Shirley Caesar was recently announced as a 2016 recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is the 4th Gospel artist to receive the prestigious honor. Eone VP/GM Phil Thorton shared these sentiments: “Entertainment One Music congratulates
On the heels of the celebration of the Pentecostal Community Choir's 35th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion Concert comes word of a new single from PCC founder and GOSPEL legend, Minister Keith Pringle. Pringle burst into the music scene while accompanying Rev. James Cleveland and the
On the heels of the closing of the GMWA Board Meeting in Los Angeles comes word of the passing of one of Gospel music's distinctive voices, the legendary Edna Tatum has passed away after enduring some health challenges. A tribute service honoring her for her
Minister Keith Pringle was inspired to form and organize a community choir in the Los Angeles area while sitting in a nightly musical at the Gospel Music Workshop of America . The choir would bear the name, the Pentecostal Community Choir and would record their
The highly anticipated CD release from Bishop Richard “Mr. Clean” White produced by Myron Williams will be released on November 6th. The single, I’m Glad has been receiving generous airplay across the country and is available on iTunes.
Gene Viale, a former member of the James Cleveland Singers has passed away.