A few questions for the gospel music community

I haven't been afraid to stir the pot but this time, I'm grabbing a bigger spoon!

There’s Always Americana: What’s Happening to Traditional Gospel Music?

It’s unfathomable to think that traditional gospel will sit on a shelf and that traditional gospel…

More of the same? A portion of Kirk Franklin’s acceptance speech not aired on the GMA Dove Awards telecast?

We don’t get to “shut up and sing gospel music…" Instead of harmony and reconciliation, the…

Good news gospel music: ‘The Kids are Alright’! Breaking Down the 2018 GRAMMY nominations

Millenials take the blame for so much these days. But according to the Recording Academy, they're…

Has the gospel music industry abandoned its ‘roots’?

I'm not sure how the gospel community solves this problem. I can't even guarantee that as…

Celebrating Aretha Franklin’s Gospel Legacy

Over the span of her 60+ year career, she successfully did what so many artists try…

If ‘Rock Gets Religion’, What Are We Missing in Gospel Music?

This post is a response to another article. To better understand my perspective and fully grasp…

Monotheistic, Not Monolithic…Let’s Celebrate Diversity in Today’s Gospel Music!

“One Lord, one faith, one baptism.” The Apostle Paul made clear that there is a uniting…

It’s Time to Make Room for “Grown Up Gospel”

I love GOD, but I don’t quite “luh” Him so much! At 35, I identify with…

Are Crossed Up Crossovers a Thing of the Past?

Kirk Franklin has done it successfully for years and it has become his M.O. In his…

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