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.

A new wave of artists is transcending traditional notions of Christian music, drawing young global audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B.

Ron Kenoly died on February 3, 2026, at the age of 81. He is survived by his second wife, Diana, and three sons.

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For many millennials and Gen Z Christians, Ron Kenoly and Don Moen were the go-to gospel ministers in the early 1990s to mid-2000s. On Sundays, pre- and post-morning services or Holy Mass, you’d hear ...

Renowned American gospel singer, worship leader and pastor Ron Kenoly has died at the age of 81. His death was announced by his long-time music director in a social media post, triggering an ...

*Kingsley Wray is a Jamaican-born singer and songwriter renowned for his fusion of roots reggae with themes of faith, purpose, and socially conscious storytelling. Originally from Saint Ann, Jamaica, ...

Richard Smallwood, the celebrated gospel singer, whose music left a lasting imprint on both sacred and mainstream audiences, has died at the age of 77. Smallwood passed away on Tuesday from ...

He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were recorded by stars like Whitney Houston. By Clay Risen Richard Smallwood, a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Grammy-nominated gospel singer whose music was covered by Destiny’s Child and Whitney Houston has died. Richard Smallwood, a ...