Black people are spiritual beings, which contributes to our deep connection to gospel music.

These are just some of the Black gospel artists shaping the genre with powerful voices and unwavering faith, from legends to rising stars. For generations, gospel music has been a vital source of ...

Johnson said she sees gospel music as a foundational and encouraging space for younger Black artists to build strong skills as musicians and singers.

Called the Black Gospel Music Preservation Program, the 16-year undertaking has led to the digitization of thousands of vinyl records—45s and 78s rescued from basements, attics, and landfills.

Benjamin Mertz leads the interfaith Joyful Noise Gospel Singers, using traditional gospel, spirituals and civil rights music to cross divides and bring people together.

Ten years ago, the legendary gospel singer Andraé Crouch died after a nearly 50-year career. He was called the “leading pioneer of contemporary gospel music” and the “foremost gospel singer ...

The Black Gospel Archive at Baylor University is the world's largest digital collection of gospel music. Now, it wants to collect oral histories around its rare recordings.

The music legend, who will receive the Black Music Icon Award ahead of the 2025 Grammys, has been critically praised and panned for his style of gospel music.

Housed at Baylor University, the Black Gospel Archive is dedicated to collecting, preserving and making thousands of Black gospel recordings available.

TheGrio spotlights Black gospel artists shaping the genre with powerful voices and unwavering faith, from legends to rising stars.