Gospel

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July 12, 2011
OPINION - When the communion plate comes around in the church of Cain, it'd be in America's best interest to…
June 3, 2011
theGRIO REPORT - Gospel music used to be the standard in the music industry. When an artist made their music…
April 25, 2011
CHICAGO - Kathryn Lofton argues that Oprah preaches "The Gospel of You" with rhythmic, sermon-like speeches and preaches ways people…
February 28, 2011
theGRIO REPORT - Though gospel artists mainly are known for their sacred songs of comfort and consolation, they also sang…
February 9, 2011
VICKSBURG, Mississippi (AP) - Brett Bonner, editor of Living Blues Magazine, says Sease started in gospel music in South Carolina…
February 9, 2011
Fantasia will portray the singer and civil rights advocate's journey from poverty in New Orleans to a gospel superstar and…
February 7, 2011
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) - "The View" co-host Sherri Shepherd has answered a call from a higher power -- The Gospel…
January 20, 2011
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The two-time Grammy nominee finished in the top 10 the year Taylor Hicks won and is…
December 17, 2010
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Staples was born on a farm near Winona on Dec. 28, 1914. He began playing blues…
October 29, 2010
Phelps was the founder and lead singer of the Clefs of Calvary and recorded his biggest hit "Love is a…
October 22, 2010
ATLANTA (AP) - Gospel singer Tye Tribbett went against the beliefs he was taught as a kid and his numerous…
July 12, 2010
RIPON, California (AP) - Hawkins, who was battling pancreatic cancer, passed away at his home in Ripon, Calif..
July 7, 2010
VIDEO - While, Tonex, the artist was at the pinnacle of his career, Anthony Williams -- the man -- was…
May 18, 2010
THE GRIO Q&A: Franklin, a prolific song writer, singer and producer, expands on his classroom lectures to discuss marriage, sex,…
December 8, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) - A judge has dismissed a misdemeanor domestic violence charge against gospel singer BeBe Winans after determining…
November 24, 2009
OPINION - Every few years, ex-gay mega-church superstar Donnie McClurkin manages to say something crazy which has all the gays…