In this week's Summer Hymn Requests, you can hear a recording of The Lord's My Shepherd from Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond ...

SALT LAKE CITY - A mostly black gospel choir in Utah is bringing a vibrant new sound to familiar Mormon hymns and shining a light on the increasingly global component of a faith that has more than ...

Richard Smallwood, a gospel music legend, left an indelible mark on Black worship and music. His legacy will continue to inspire generations.

Rooted in the rich tradition of African-American spirituals. Gospel music has evolved over time. The genre's earliest beginnings are found in the music sung, and passed down, by enslaved people in ...

Jeffrey Brown chronicles the competition in the "How Sweet the Sound" contest to find the best church choir in America. And finally tonight: the sound and the spirit of gospel in an unlikely arena. It ...

1. Entry to the contest is only via the Songs of Praise website at: bbc.co.uk/songsofpraise where you will be able to upload your two video recordings and fill in the electronic Entry Form. If you ...

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