Rooted in the rich tradition of African-American spirituals. Gospel music has evolved over time. The genre's earliest beginnings are found in the music sung, and passed down, by enslaved people in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This list of best Easter songs and albums, including favorites performed by contemporary Christian ...

Debra James Tucker knows enough about gospel music to fill multiple hymnals, but no song can top “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.” “I sing because I’m happy / I sing because I’m free,” the chorus, written ...

WEST FARGO - Jack Fuller grew up in a musical family and loves music. But, the West Fargoan didn't start playing a musical instrument until 2009. He was 68 years old. Fuller began to take private ...

Not long ago a radio speaker declared that a good Bible hour is better than a dozen sermons. One may be justified in saying also that a good evangelical hymn is better than much of the preaching one ...

Gospel music and faith have long been a part of Black culture in the U.S. From hymns that would be sung on slavery fields to anthems of the civil rights movement, gospel has been there. Adeerya ...

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Two-time Grammy-winning country music superstar Reba McEntire shines in concert. Two-time Grammy-winning country music superstar Reba McEntire shines in concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium in ...

Looking back at the painful and difficult history of being Black in America, religion has always been an important cultural and spiritual backbone — constantly sustaining and replenishing the ...