The late Calvin Newton of Lookout Mountain, Ga. called his friend Larry Ford the best tenor Gospel singer of his lifetime.

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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.

The conflict in Yemen, a country already ripped apart by a decade of civil war, has taken another turn. Fighters aligned with the Southern Transitional Council (STC), which in turn is backed by the ...

If you’re nosy enough to take a peek in the pantry, that’s where you’ll find the real Southern gems. From the magnolia tree in the front yard to the plate wall in the dining room, there are plenty of ...

Each year at NPR Music, we curate two flagship lists: The Best Albums of the Year and The Best Songs of the Year. But there's a lot more recommendations and criticism where those came from. You'll ...

Paste is the place to kick off each and every New Music Friday. We follow our regular roundups of the best new songs by highlighting the most compelling new records you need to hear. Find the best new ...