The Canton Spirituals are a renowned gospel group from Canton, Mississippi. They gained popularity in the 1980s with their soulful and rising sound that blends traditional gospel with contemporary ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X On Friday afternoon, the 51-member choir on the bima of Congregation B’nai Jacob had just torn ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Nathaniel Bassey announces the 2026 Hallelujah Challenge, running from February 9-28. Fans celebrate powerful testimonies and ...

Whatever your faith, or lack thereof, this three-day music festival will shine an undeniably uplifting light on Millennium Park. Religion may take the driver’s seat here, but a universal art’s not far ...

Plus, Phil Wickham's "Hymn of Heaven" reaches the Christian Airplay top 10. By Jim Asker Singer-songwriter and producer Fred Hammond notches his fourth No. 1 on Billboard‘s Gospel Airplay chart, as ...

Is there a more divisive genre than gospel? On paper a style of music designed specifically to praise, discuss and give thanks to Christianity’s holy trinity isn’t likely to pick up casual music ...

Carrie Underwood and John Legend's "Hallelujah" ascends 2-1 on Billboard's airplay-, sales- and streaming-based Hot Christian Songs chart. By Jim Asker Carrie Underwood and John Legend‘s “Hallelujah” ...

GOSPEL MUSIC IS PREACHING to more than the converted these days. Funky beats, a newfound love for good “sangin’,” positive messages and a bit of divine intervention have spiritual music creeping into ...