Known as the “Queen of Gospel,” Mahalia Jackson needs no introduction. Countless award-winning gospel, blues, soul and jazz singers cite her as one of their key influences. Over the course of her ...

From its origin, women pioneered the sound of gospel music. Artists like Mahalia Jackson and Rosetta Tharpe elevated the popularity of the genre in the mid-1900s, treading the path for gospel singers ...

Elgin singer Annie Young, a woman of faith whose voice evoked comparisons to blues diva Koko Taylor and gospel great Mahalia Jackson, died Jan. 9 of COVID-19. A faithful member of The Vineyard Church ...

In honor of Women’s History Month, we will roll out the red carpet for African-American women that helped pioneer gospel music in America. We acknowledge the contribution of the late Mattie Moss Clark ...

Black people are spiritual beings, which contributes to our deep connection to gospel music. A 2021 Pew Research survey found that “belief in the divine is close to universal among Black Americans.” ...

Erica Campbell says that backlash comes with fame, especially for a curvy gospel singer. Getty Images for TV One Erica Campbell is taking the high road against critics who say she dresses too ...

Historian Bill Doggett reflects on the influence of Black women on American music, from the earliest recorded spirituals to today. The poignancy of the opening words of the Negro Spiritual belie a ...

CHICAGO (CBS) – There's no way one can listen to the music of blues and not feel it. CBS 2 recently met a woman who tells the stories of blues greats past, present, future and female. It's her mission ...

The Third Generation wing of Women in Gospel Music a group comprising of emerging female gospel musicians, has paid a glowing tribute to one of Ghana’s most celebrated gospel icons, Rev. Dr. Mary ...

Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events released the lineup for three free summer music festivals that begin in June: the Chicago Gospel Music Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival ...