Smallwood died at the age of 77 from complications of kidney failure on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Gospel singer, BJ Sam, has released a new single titled Imela, a multilingual praise song in which he made use of five ...

It is often said that you cannot attend Mass in Nigeria without hearing a Jude Nnam composition, an ubiquity Nnam combines ...

ATLANTA — Gospel legend and "world-renowned artist" Richard Smallwood died a few days before the new year at age 77. His family announced his passing on Instagram on December 30. Born in Atlanta on ...

The gospel music world is mourning the loss of a giant. Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer whose music reshaped modern worship, has died at the age of 77. For ...

The Grammy-nominated gospel icon whose music shaped generations of worship — and was covered by Whitney Houston and Destiny’s Child — died from complications related to kidney failure. Richard ...

Richard Smallwood, the legendary gospel composer and worship leader whose music shaped generations of churchgoing Black folks — and crossed into mainstream culture through voices like Whitney Houston ...

(RNS) — Richard Smallwood, a singer and pianist best known for his contemporary gospel music hit “Total Praise,” died Tuesday (Dec. 30). Smallwood was 77. He died of complications of kidney failure at ...

On December 14, 2025, the gospel music community united for the most anticipated Praise Achievement Awards 25. Held at the esteemed Perez Dome, the occasion was a vibrant testament to the talent and ...

SOG Precious has been named Best Christian Blogger of the Year at the Praise Achievement Awards 2025, earning one of the standout honours at the ceremony and walking away with a brand new iPhone 15.

EXCITEMENT is in the air among gospel music enthusiasts in Bulawayo as South African gospel powerhouse, Spirit of Praise, returns to the city for their “Next Level Tour”, which is scheduled for this ...