Urban Christian News: Gospel Archives

WATCH: Urban Faith Talks With LaTonya Blige: It's (Still) Coming

By UCN on August 17, 2010 5:21 PM | No TrackBacks

We're chatting it up with rising gospel singer -- and older sister of Mary J. -- LaTonya Blige about her forthcoming album and the new things she sees happening in Christian music.

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Gospel Music Legend Sandi Patty On Her Personal Battles

By UCN on August 6, 2010 1:41 PM | No TrackBacks

Sandi Patty had to confront her own issues at a personal crossroads

Gospel music legend Sandi Patty says the inspiration for her new book, "The Edge of the Divine," came from a trip past Disneyland.

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WATCH - Mavis Staples Is 'Not Alone': She Has God and Jeff Tweedy

By UCN on August 6, 2010 1:37 PM | No TrackBacks

When 71-year-old gospel legend Mavis Staples hits the stage Friday at Lollapalooza, she won't worry about how she'll be received by the indie-rock fans in Chicago's Grant Park.

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Fred Hammond Releases Life In The Word, Inaugural Universal Project

By UCN on August 3, 2010 9:00 AM | No TrackBacks

Thanks to a new deal with Universal Music Christian Group, Fred Hammond and his musical family have released "Life In The Word".

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Just That Good: Second DeWayne Woods Album Climbing Charts

By UCN on July 22, 2010 7:40 AM | No TrackBacks

All systems are a go for Verity recording artist DeWayne Woods. With the release of his second CD, My Life's Lyric, which debuted at number three, he's proven his success in gospel is no fluke.

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Long Beach Gospel Fest Resonates With Twice As Many People as Last Year

By UCN on July 18, 2010 5:29 AM | No TrackBacks

Choir members from the Antioch Church of Long Beach sing their hearts out during the second annual Long Beach Gospel Fest and Downtown Worship Experience. More than 35 choirs performed at the outdoor festival.

Choir members from more than 35 churches performed at the outdoor festival in downtown Long Beach. The enthusiastic performances and singing could be heard a quarter-mile away, one pastor said.

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