Smallwood was nominated eight times for Grammy Awards. By The Associated Press Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77.

The sounds of Watch Night services in Black churches have long begun or culminated with “Total Praise” — one of many proofs of the musical genius of gospel music composer, singer, choir director and ...

Richard Smallwood, a giant of gospel music, died on December 30. For decades, the composer and recording artist infused church hymns with a contemporary sound. Richard Smallwood, a giant of gospel ...

Award-winning gospel singer Richard Smallwood has died at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy that “clearly and solidly changed the face of black gospel music.” An official announcement from ...

The burial of late gospel singer Bunmi Akinnaanu has been delayed following a disagreement between her family and members of the gospel music community over funeral arrangements.Akinnaanu passed away ...

When Japanese skater Yuma Kagiyama launches into his free programme under the Olympic lights at the Milano Cortina Games next month, the sweep of "Nessun dorma" is sure to strike a chord with the ...

An apology without meaningful, sustained change is simply a pause until his next cycle of hate begins. "I’m tired of having no control over my own life or career," Petras wrote on X Tuesday. Mars now ...