Is anyone besides me excited that mainstream audiences will soon be introduced to gospel music’s young sensations, The Brown Four? This weekend, the sibling quartet from Memphis will take the American Idol stage for its three-hour “Songs of Faith” Easter special on ABC.
Ranging from the ages of nine to thirteen, The Brown Four are known in the gospel music community for their close harmonies, stage presence, and heartfelt delivery of traditional gospel music. Simply put, they can “SANG”! Even more remarkable is that, as young as they are, they’ve been this amazing for years. The proof is in the virality of nearly every Brown Four performance that hits social media.
The Brown Four will join a lineup that includes CeCe Winans as well as American Idol alumnus Roman Collins, Jelly Roll, and Brandon Lake. Idol judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan will also perform songs that reflect their faith.
American Idol’s “Songs of Faith” Easter Special airs Sunday, April 20, at 8/7c on ABC. I can hardly wait to experience The Brown Four on the national stage.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.
LOS ANGELES, CA — American Idol is celebrating Easter with a special three-hour “Songs of Faith” episode, airing Sunday, April 20, at 8|7c on ABC. Gospel music icon CeCe Winans is set to deliver a soul-stirring performance.
Winans returns to the Idol stage following her critically acclaimed performance last season, which became one of the most-watched moments of the year across social platforms and streaming. The overwhelming audience response made her an easy choice to return for this year’s Easter celebration.
The 17-time Grammy-winning vocalist will be joined by American Idol alumnus Roman Collins, Jelly Roll, Brandon Lake, and The Brown Four for an unforgettable night of uplifting music, spiritual inspiration, and powerhouse performances.
In addition to the star-studded guest lineup, judges Carrie Underwood, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan will each step away from the judging panel to perform songs that reflect their personal faith and musical roots.
With its heartwarming blend of talent and testimony, the American Idol Easter Special promises to be a moving celebration of faith, hope, and the power of music to bring people together.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.
(ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 26, 2025) BMI will celebrate the songwriters and publishers behind the year’s best in Gospel at the 2025 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, held at Flourish Atlanta on Thursday, April 3rd. World-renowned Gospel music pioneer and pastor John P. Kee will be honored as a Trailblazer of Gospel in recognition of his award-winning career spanning over 40 years.
Throughout the ceremony, BMI will also recognize the songwriters, producers and music publishers of the past year’s 25 most-performed Gospel songs in the United States. The BMI Gospel Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year will also be named during the inspirational gathering. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President, Creative, Atlanta, Catherine Brewton.
“John P. Kee is a true visionary in the genre, and his music continues to have an impact in Gospel music for over forty years and counting. It’s an honor to recognize his dedication and the unwavering commitment he’s made through his artistry and evangelism,” said Brewton. “We’re extremely excited to come together and celebrate his legacy and incredible accomplishments and proudly honor all of our award-winning songwriters and publishers for a special afternoon of great music and fellowship.”
John P. Kee, known as the “Prince of Gospel Music,” is a prolific multiple award-winning singer/songwriter and beloved pastor who is widely recognized for his contributions to contemporary Gospel music. Kee’s musical talents were discovered at an early age where after feeling inspired by the music heard in church, he began playing piano and writing songs at only eight years old. In the mid 1980’s, he started a community choir in Charlotte that eventually became known as the widely celebrated New Life Community Choir (NLCC).
Over the course of his professional career spanning almost four decades he has written music for Hallmark, Inc., The Hawkins Family, Daryl Coley, Billy Preston, Dorinda Clark Cole, Rev. James Cleveland, Bishop Rance Allen, Florida Mass Choir, Mississippi Mass Choir, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, and for the legendary Dr. James Cleveland’s Gospel Music Workshop of America, among others. His music has been featured in film, television, commercials and on Saturday Night Live. Throughout his solo career and his work with NLCC, he has amassed 37 GMWA Excellence Awards, 27 Stellar Awards, three BMI Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, a Soul Train Music Award, a Trailblazer Award from former President Bill Clinton and received seven GRAMMY nominations. Adding to his tremendous list of accolades, Kee was inducted into the International Gospel Hall of Fame in 2005 and was previously honored at the BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards in 2001 and 2005.
In addition to being one of Gospel music’s greatest pioneers, Pastor Kee has been the full-time pastor of the New Life Fellowship Center in Charlotte, NC since its inception in 1995. Through non-traditional outreach that transcends the four walled structure, the church’s unique approach to ministry has resulted in a rapidly growing, thriving congregation.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.
Congratulations to the 2025 GRAMMY Award winners in the Gospel/CCM categories. Winners’ names are in bold and were announced on February 2, 2025, ahead of the 67th GRAMMY Awards live broadcast on CBS.
Cory Henry won Best Roots Gospel Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Best Gospel Performance/Song
“Church Doors” — Yolanda Adams; Sir William James Baptist & Donald Lawrence, songwriters
“Yesterday” — Melvin Crispell III
“Hold On (Live)” — Ricky Dillard
“Holy Hands” — DOE; Jesse Paul Barrera, Jeffrey Castro Bernat, Dominique Jones, Timothy Ferguson, Kelby Shavon Johnson, Jr., Jonathan McReynolds, Rickey Slikk Muzik Offord & Juan Winans, songwriters
“One Hallelujah” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell & Israel Houghton Featuring Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr; G. Morris Coleman, Israel Houghton, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters – WINNER
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Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
“Praise” — Elevation Worship Featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore; Pat Barrett, Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore, songwriters
“Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” — Honor & Glory Featuring Disciple
“In The Name Of Jesus” — JWLKRS Worship & Maverick City Music Featuring Chandler Moore; Austin Armstrong, Ran Jackson, Chandler Moore, Sajan Nauriyal, Ella Schnacky, Noah Schnacky & Ilya Toshinskiy, songwriters
“In The Room” — Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore Featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard; G. Morris Coleman, Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters
“That’s My King” — CeCe Winans; Taylor Agan, Kellie Gamble, Llyod Nicks & Jess Russ, songwriters – WINNER
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Best Gospel Album
Covered Vol. 1 — Melvin Crispell III
Choirmaster II (Live) — Ricky Dillard
Father’s Day — Kirk Franklin
Still Karen — Karen Clark Sheard
More Than This — CeCe Winans – WINNER
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Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Heart Of A Human — DOE – WINNER
When Wind Meets Fire — Elevation Worship
Child Of God — Forrest Frank
Coat Of Many Colors — Brandon Lake
The Maverick Way Complete — Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
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Best Roots Gospel Album
The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2 — Authentic Unlimited
The Gospel According To Mark — Mark D. Conklin
Dr. Bobby Jones
Rhapsody — The Harlem Gospel Travelers
Church— Cory Henry – WINNER
Loving You — The Nelons
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The full list of winners in all categories will be updated live here throughout the evening: 2025 Winners List
Congratulations also go out to Dr. Bobby Jones who is among this year’s Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. The 2025 Special Merit Awards took place in Los Angeles on February 1st. You can watch his tribute here.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.
Career-Spanning Memoir Embraces Independence, Defying Expectations & Straddling The Fences of R&B and Gospel Music, Faith, Race & Culture
PJ Morton is pictured with fans at his book signing in Nashville. (From Media Release)
GRAMMY® winning singer and producer, PJ Morton, has published his inspiring and life-spanning new book, Saturday Night, Sunday Morning, via Worthy Publishing, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. Aside from recent TV appearances on the Tamron Hall Show and CBS Mornings, Morton held book signing events in his native New Orleans, Nashville, New York City, and at his alma mater, Morehouse College, in Atlanta.
The memoir finds the 5x GRAMMY®-winner recounting and reflecting on a journey that continues to defy expectations and straddle the fences of music and faith, race and culture, expression and identity. As the son of beloved singing pastors Bishop Paul S. and Pastor Debra B. Morton, PJ Morton grew up grounded by the sound of the Church, but soon found himself drawn to R&B, pop and soul, writing songs that the industry, his family and community struggled to understand. In the face of mounting pressure, rejection and constant miscategorization, he committed himself to a steadfast path of independence: making music on his own terms, launching his own record label, and joining one of the biggest bands in the world (Maroon 5) while staying true to his New Orleans roots. The risks he took paid off, and through his trailblazing transformation from preacher’s kid to the busiest man in showbiz – performing everywhere from his local congregation to the Super Bowl with Maroon 5, collaborating with everyone from his father to Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Jon Batiste and Lil Wayne – PJ Morton hopes to encourage readers and listeners to overcome obstacles as they seek their dreams.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.
(Los Angeles, CA) Triumph Church, a 35,000-member Detroit-based megachurch with eight campuses and fourteen weekly services, has extended Grammy & Stellar Award-winning artist Brent Jones’ Artist-In-Residence into 2025.
Jones said, “I am such a huge fan of Triumph Church, Pastor Kinloch, Jr., First Lady Robin, and all the great work Triumph has been doing over the years, so what an honor to share my music ministry with the entire Triumph family well into 2025.
This year has been such an amazing year for my career—back-to-back #1’s on Billboard, 150-City ‘Best Life’ Tour, my historic 4-album ‘Quadruple Release,’ first time touring Asia, etc. To God be the glory for the awesome things He has done!!”
Named the “#1 Fastest Growing Church in America” by OutreachMagazine and the largest black church in the country, Triumph Church was founded in 1920 originally as Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. In 1998, Pastor Solomon Kinloch, Jr. accepted the call to pastor at Triumph. At the beginning of his tenure, Triumph’s membership was less than 50 people. Under Pastor Kinloch’s visionary leadership, Triumph has now blossomed into a multi-site phenomenon with more than 35,000 members and counting.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As an educator and professional school counselor, the topic of bullying tugs at my heart because the impact of such cruel acts—whether physical, verbal, relational, or cyber—is often long-lasting. I was touched to see Tye Tribbett share his own story on IG.
If you or someone you know is the target of bullying, stopbullying.gov offers resources for addressing the issue and keeping yourself and others safe.
Thank you for lifting your voice and raising awareness, Tye.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.
CeCe Winans Wins Big with Three Awards Including Artist of the Year, Forrest Frank Wins New Artist of the Year at the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards
Hosted by Tauren Wells, the Dove Awards “Unites the Song” with Meaningful Moments and Dynamic Performances and Announces New Venue in 2025: The Bridgestone Arena
CeCe Winans opens the show with “That’s My King.” (Photo Credit: Tessa Voccola)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 4, 2024) – The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out Tuesday night, October 1, 2024, to a sold-out, live audience in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jonathan Smith was most awarded with seven wins including Producer of the Year. Phil Wickham took home four Doves including Worship Album of the Year. Gospel music icon CeCe Winans was another big winner of the night with three total wins including Artist of the Year. Song of the Year went to “Holy Forever,” honoring songwriters Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram, and Phil Wickham. Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, and Jason Ingram each received three awards and Forrest Frank, who won two awards, took home New Artist of the Year. The show aired tonight, Friday, October 4th, exclusively on TBN and TBN+ and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. Returning host, Tauren Wells led the all-star, high energy, multi-genre night of music.
CeCe Winans opened the show with a joy-fueled performance of “That’s My King,” complete with a 24-person choir. Tauren Wells brought out surprise guests DAVIES. and Skillet’s John Cooper for his dynamic “Take It All Back” performance. Forrest Frank’s upbeat “No Longer Bound/GOOD DAY” mash-up featured members from The Choir Room. One of the night’s highlights, introduced by beloved worship leader Darlene Zschech, was the multilingual performance of “Holy Forever” featuring Brian and Jenn Johnson, Miel San Marcos and Gabriel Guedes.
In a heavy yet worshipful moment, host Tauren Wells spoke about the many losses happening at home and around the world, including within the Christian and Gospel music community. Especially poignant, Wells played a personal audio text from Mandisa, who passed earlier this year, and reminded the audience how important it is to speak words of love to those around us.
“I know so many of you in the room received messages, support, and love just like this,” Wells said. “[Mandisa] will be greatly missed along with all of the other friends and family we’ve lost this year and loved so deeply. It’s a sobering reminder that our words carry so much weight. Your words can be some of the most valuable things you can leave behind. Let’s all remember to reach out to those we love.” The moment was capped off with a stirring performance of “My Tribute (To God Be The Glory)” from Natalie Grant.
In a surprise announcement, the GMA revealed the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena in the heart of Music City. The announcement was delivered in a video featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, Jason Crabb, Jekalyn Carr, Danny Gokey, and CeCe Winans carrying the Dove statuette from Lipscomb’s Allen Arena to Bridgestone Arena. (The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be live on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025.)
Left: Chandler Moore performs. He took home three Dove Awards. Right: Bill and Gloria Gaither accept the Jackie Patillo Leadership Award. (Photo Credit: Jamie Gilliam)
Gospel Music icons Bill and Gloria Gaither were honored with the Jackie Patillo Leadership Award. Bill and Gloria are legendary songwriters behind songs like “Because He Lives,” “He Touched Me,” and “There’s Something About That Name.” As their names were called to receive the award, the audience leaped to its feet to celebrate the beloved couple. Accepting the award, Bill Gaither said, “I want to encourage all you young songwriters to keep writing your songs. There’s a hole in the heart of this country. There’s a whole lot of empty going on. Somewhere along the way, we’ve lost our song. There’s a hole in the heart of America that only God can fill.” The GMA was honored to award Bill and Gloria Gaither the Jackie Patillo Leadership Award.
To watch the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards on demand on TBN+, click here.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.
The Gospel Music Association has revealed the nominees for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Brandon Lake takes the lead with sixteen nominations including Artist of the Year. Jeff Pardo received eleven nominations with Chris Brown, Chandler Moore and Jonathan Smith each receiving ten. CeCe Winans and Naomi Raine lead the female nominees with five nominations each. Nominees were announced earlier this morning (July 24) on SiriusXM The Message by GMA Dove Awards host, Tauren Wells.
The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation, will be held Monday, October 1, 2024, at the Allen Arena in Nashville, TN, and will air exclusively on TBN and TBN+, and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message, Friday, October 4, 2024 at 8 pm and 10 pm ET. A re-broadcast will air on TBN and TBN+ on Friday, October 11th, at 8 pm and 10 pm ET.
“I love this moment each year when we get to announce our nominees,” says GMA President Jackie Patillo. “The Dove Awards are about spreading the message in our music with the world and honoring the work of the amazing artists, songwriters, producers, and film & TV creators in our great community. I’m thrilled for this year’s nominees and can’t wait to celebrate in October.”
The theme for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards is “Unite The Song.” “’Unite The Song’ is a heart cry for God’s people to come together in unity,” says host, Tauren Wells. “We get to come together out of our individual corners, from each different stream within the church, to unite around this one song, holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty.”
Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,500 submitted entries. Final round voting will run from August 1st through August 8th, 2024.
Below is a list of the nominations announced on SiriusXM The Message. For the complete list of nominees visit doveawards.com.
Song of the Year Presented by MultiTracks.com “All Things” (Writer) Kirk Franklin
“Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” (Writers) Cody Carnes, Austin Davis, Chandler Moore
“Holy Forever” (Writers) Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram, Phil Wickham
“I Believe It (The Life Of Jesus)” (Writers) Jon Reddick, Daniel Carson, David Leonard, Jess Cates, Jonathan Smith
“More Than Able” (Writers) Chandler Moore, Ben Fielding, Steven Furtick, Naomi Raine
“Praise” (Writers) Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick, Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes
“Praise You Anywhere” (Writers) Brandon Lake, Ben Fielding, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley
“Thank God I Do” (Writers) Lauren Daigle, Jason Ingram, P!nk, Jeffrey Bhasker, Nate Ruess
“This Is Our God” (Writers) Phil Wickham, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett
“Trust In God” (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Mitch Wong
Artist of the Year Anne Wilson Brandon Lake CeCe Winans for KING + COUNTRY Lauren Daigle
New Artist of the Year Presented by Cantinas Foundation Charity Gayle Forrest Frank Josiah Queen Seph Schlueter Terrian
Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year “Love Like That” – Hulvey (ft. Torey D’Shaun, Alex Jean) “IGWT” – Jon Keith, KB “Miracles” – KB, Lecrae “In the Light” – Wande “Hard Work God First” – Zauntee
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year “Strong” – Anne Wilson “Any More” – CAIN “GOOD DAY” – Forrest Frank “The Prodigal” – Josiah Queen “Counting My Blessings” – Seph Schlueter
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year “Praying Woman” – Anne Wilson (ft. Lainey Wilson) “If I Got Jesus” – Ben Fuller “tell the devil” – Joseph Habedank “Man On The Middle Cross” – Rhett Walker “Lookin’ For You” – Zach Williams (ft. Dolly Parton)
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year “I Believe God” – Jekalyn Carr “God Is (Radio Edit)” – Melvin Crispell III “When I Think (Live)” – Ricky Dillard “In My Name” – Smokie Norful “Burdens Down (Live)” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
CeCe Winans at the GMA Dove Awards in 2021 | Photo Credit: Terry Wyatt
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year Presented by CCLI “That’s My King” – CeCe Winans “Lead Us Again” – DOE “All Yours” – Kierra Sheard (ft. Anthony Brown) “Fill The Room” – Michael Bethany “The Story I’ll Tell (Live)” – Naomi Raine
Worship Recorded Song of the Year Presented by CCLI “Praise You Anywhere” – Brandon Lake “Firm Foundation (He Won’t) [Live]” – Cody Carnes “Praise” – Elevation Worship (ft. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore) “Trust In God” – Elevation Worship (ft. Chris Brown) “I Believe” – Phil Wickham
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year COAT OF MANY COLORS – Brandon Lake Jesus Music – CAIN Unsung Hero: The Inspired By Soundtrack – for KING + COUNTRY Lauren Daigle – Lauren Daigle Joy In The Morning (Horizon Edition) – Tauren Wells
Feature Film of the Year Journey To Bethlehem Ordinary Angels Sound of Freedom The Blind Unsung Hero
Television Series of the Year Chasing CAIN God. Family. Football. Jonathan & Jesus The Wingfeather Saga When Calls the Heart
Gospel Worship Album of the Year More Than This – CeCe Winans The Maverick Way Complete – Maverick City Music Overflow – Michael Bethany Cover The Earth (Live in New York) – Naomi Raine The Journey – Todd Dulaney
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year Presented by Secuencias.com “Tantas Historias” – Christine D’Clario “Donante de Sangre” – Daddy Yankee “Danza” – KB, Niko Eme, Cardec Drums “Amén” – Nacho (ft. Gilberto Daza, Alex Zurdo) “Babel” – Un Corazón
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year “Until We Fly Away” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound “Make the Morning Worth the Midnight” – Gaither Vocal Band “Here Come Jesus” – Jeff & Sheri Easter (ft. Mo Pitney) “Sheaves (Dedicated to Isabel)” – Karen Peck & New River “Unstoppable God” – Kingsmen
The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards is produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtus Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.
(Las Vegas, NV) The College of Southern Nevada announced today (July 24) that Grammy & Stellar Award-winning recording artist & music educator Brent Jones is joining their music faculty starting in Fall 2024 as director of the 100-voice CSN Gospel Choir.
“What an incredible honor to join the music faculty of the College of Southern Nevada!” says Jones. “I’ve been blessed over the years to serve as guest lecturer at many top universities—Stanford, UCLA, Oakwood, to name a few—and there is nothing I love more than pouring into young people and encouraging them to ‘live their best life!’
“With my crazy touring schedule, Artist-In-Residence at Triumph Church, radio show, busy recording schedule, and just being a husband and dad, I’m not sure how I can add anything else to my plate[.] But to whom much is given, much is required. A very special thanks to Scheli, my wife of 31 years, for her unconditional support in allowing me to live out my dreams!”
With over 37,000 students, the College of Southern Nevada is the largest college in Nevada.
Jones’ current CD, Live Your Best Life! is presently at #2 on Billboard.
Libra Nicole Boyd, PhD is a musician, award-winning author, gospel music aficionado, and the founder and editor of Gospel Music Fever™. Her commitment to journalistic integrity includes bringing you reliable gospel music content that uplifts and advances the art form. Libra is presently working on several scholarly projects about gospel music in the media as well as gospel music in social movements.
