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Music World Mourns Richard Smallwood Passing

Richard Smallwood, an eight-time Grammy® Award nominated, classically trained composer and gospel recording artist, died on Tuesday, December 30th @ 12:36 AM at the Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing... Read More.

Special Honor For Kirk Franklin

The Recording Academy's Black Music Collective(BMC) will host the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors, celebrating the illustrious careers of music legends Pharrell Williams, Brandy, and Kirk Franklin. Taking place Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at... Read More.

Kerry Douglas Delivers Content Via YouTube

According to DemandSage statistics, YouTube is the world's second-most-visited website and the second-largest search engine, behind the leader, Google.  This year, YouTube has over 2.53 billion active monthly users and over 122... Read More.

Spend An Evening With John P Kee

The prince of gospel music, JOHN P. KEE, is back in a big way. After two years of health challenges – including cancer and a flesh-eating virus - the legendary singer-producer... Read More.

Christmas Comes to Blacksmoke Music

 The birth of Christ is a pivotal part of the Gospel message.  This time of year is special because we celebrate the good news of the humble birth of Jesus Christ, which... Read More.

Jason Nelson Sings The Shepherd’s Song

Gospel’s coolest crooner, Jason Nelson, has dropped a hot new holiday track entitled,” “Shepherd’s Song” (Jaelyn Song /Tyscot / FairTrade). The bouncy, feel-good track is a warm and light-hearted retelling of the birth of... Read More.

Grammy Nominations For Jonathan McReynolds

GRAMMY, Dove, & Stellar Award-winning gospel singer/songwriter, Jonathan McReynolds joined American Idol Season 23 winner Jamal Roberts for, "Still," a soul stirring ballad of reflection & worship - now earning them a... Read More.