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Left: Brad O’Donnell, Middle: Koryn Hawthorne, Right: Walter Thomas

July 9, 2026 // Motown Gospel, a division of Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records and Universal Music Group, announces the signing of GRAMMY-nominated artist Koryn Hawthorne, marking an exciting new chapter for one of Gospel music’s most dynamic ...


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By Robert M. Marovich

Archie Swindell Jr. informed the Journal of Gospel Music that Clyde Wright, quartet singer and member of the world-famous Golden Gate Quartet, passed away on July 1, 2026, following severe complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He was 98.

Prior to his tenure as second tenor with the Golden Gates, which he joined in 1954 prior to the gro...


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The Journal of Gospel Music is saddened to report that Bishop James C. Austin Sr., prelate of the Illinois East Fifth Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ and pastor of St. Luke Church of God in Christ in Chicago, transitioned from earth to glory on June 30, 2026.

Among his many accomplishments as a church leader, Bishop James Austin led the St. Luke Ch...


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CHICAGO, IL — Celebrated Gospel songwriter, composer, and recording artist Calvin Bridges is marking the 50th anniversary of his treasured composition, “I Can Go To God In Prayer,” a song that has comforted, inspired, and strengthened generations of believers worldwide. Originally written in 1976, the beloved gospel classic was born from a deeply personal mom...


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