“American Idol” contestant Hannah Harper’s rendition of a traditional American gospel song brought her "from singing to ...
Having begun performing at a young age, Rayford’s musical foundation is deeply rooted in gospel and soul — influences that ...
Amanda Shires, Jack Ingram, Cody Canada, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and more descended on Willie Nelson's Luck Ranch to remember ...
The singer-songwriter and producer has had one of the more distinguished and multifaceted careers in modern music. He talks ...
Looking at five 21st-century examples of how the Northern Soul sound has manifested itself in modern music, and continues to resonate with audiences today.
Is AI an invaluable tool for musicians — or an existential threat? Controversy about new technology has been a constant in the music industry since the first mechanically operated player pianos were ...
The soundtrack to the Depression-era movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? came out in the final weeks of 2000 and was certified Platinum by February of 2001, making this the 25th anniversary of the year ...
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The legacy of gospel music explored

Gospel music evolved from antebellum spirituals into a distinct genre in 1920s Chicago, serving as both a "weapon of worship" and a foundation for modern R&B and Rock 'n Roll.
I grew up in a home where gospel music was always playing. My grandparents raised me in a small town outside Birmingham to ...
Although he wasn’t blind, he sang in three different gospel groups known as the Blind Boys before making a splash on the R&B ...
These 2000s rock songs were big hits back in the day, and it's no surprise that modern-day songwriters still look to them for ...