Gospel music is arguably the most important African-American musical tradition. Throughout the twentieth century it has managed to instill a vision in African-Americans with its message of hope, love, and compassion through the power of Jesus Christ....

Gospel music is a musical genre characterized by dominant vocals (often with strong use of harmony) referencing lyrics of a religious nature, particularly Christian. Subgenres include contemporary Gospel, urban contemporary Gospel (sometimes referred to...

Christian singer Chris Tomlin, the Dove Awards' artist of the year in 2006, is the leading nominee of the gospel music awards again this year with nine nominations, including another nod for artist of the year.Other leading nominees announced Tuesday for the Gospel Music Association's...

The Statler Brothers, the Winans, Phil Keaggy, Larnelle Harris and Joe Moscheo will be inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the hall announced Thursday.The artists will be inducted at a Gospel Music Association ceremony in Nashville on Oct. 29.The Statler Brothers _ Harold...

The Grascals won entertainer of the year for the second year in a row, while newcomers The Infamous Stringdusters tied for most awards with three during the International Bluegrass Music Awards.The Grascals (the name is a takeoff on the old "Little Rascals" comedy troupe) formed...

Beyonce positioned herself as the performer to beat in next month's annual Soul Train Music Awards, gathering a leading three nominations Tuesday, including one for best female album for "B'Day."She was also up for honors for best female single, for the hit song "Irreplaceable," and...