The gospel anthem, heavy with a R&B/neo-soul arrangement, was written and produced by Gary Hines, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. It reached the top three on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart, and was even ...

Country Music Hall of Famer Barbara Mandrell is reaching into her deep catalog and giving one of her classic albums a first-time digital release. Precious Memories: 20 Hymns & Gospel Classics will ...

This month, Thomas A. Dorsey’s song “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” turns 90 years old. One of the most beloved gospel songs of all time, it has been recorded by Mahalia Jackson, Elvis Presley and ...

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(ThyBlackMan.com) When I think about gospel music that truly shaped lives, The Clark Sisters are always front and center in my mind. Their voices aren’t just powerful—they’re anointed. Their harmonies ...

This week’s Classic Americana pick honors Tarheel Slim, a hard-working artist who recorded a definitive pair of rockabilly singles.