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Aretha Franklin “The Queen of Soul” Dies at 76, A Look at Gospel Roots

The world mourns the loss of the “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin. Franklin got the Queen of Soul nickname when she was only in her twenties, and at 76 she passes as one of the best to ever grace a stage. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | August 16, 2018

Remembering Yvonne Staples of The Staple Singers, Passes at 80

[Yvonne Staples in 2011]

Yvonne Staples, whose voice and business acumen powered the success of the Staple Singers, her family’s hit-making gospel group that topped the charts in the early 1970s with the song “I’ll Take You There,” died April 10 at her home in Chicago. She was 80. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | April 24, 2018

Evangelist Billy Graham Dead at 99, Christians Around the World Mourn

[Billy Graham Passes at 99]

Evangelist Billy Graham — a confidant to presidents, a guiding light to generations of American evangelicals and a globe-trotting preacher who converted millions to Christianity — died Wednesday at the age of 99, his spokesman confirmed to CNN. CNN columnist Daniel Burke writes the following breaking report. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | February 21, 2018

Stellar Awards Founder Don Jackson Releases Statement on Passing of Wife, ROSE

[Official Statement]

PATH is sad to announce the passing of Rose Jackson. Jackson is the wife of the Stellar Awards founder Don Jackson. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | February 12, 2018

“Oh Happy Day” Singer EDWIN HAWKINS Dies at 74

[Edwin Hawkins is known as one of the first crossover artists with mainstream hit “Oh Happy Day”

Edwin Hawkins, the four-time Grammy® Award-winning leader of The Edwin Hawkins Singers’ 1969 million-seller, “Oh Happy Day,” died January 15th at his home in the Bay area, after a bout with pancreatic cancer. He was 74 years old. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | January 16, 2018

BILL HEARN, 58, CEO OF MARKET-LEADING CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP PASSES AWAY AFTER CANCER BATTLE

[Bill Hearn, A highly admired and revered executive, was a major proponent for Christian Music and a leader in bringing the genre to larger audiences and significantly increasing its worldwide recognition]

William Ray “Bill” Hearn, a highly admired and revered music industry executive who led the Nashville-based market-leading Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) as its Chairman & CEO, passed away yesterday at age 58 in Nashville, Tennessee. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | December 14, 2017

Pray for Las Vegas After Shooter Kills 50, 400 Wounded

[People run from gun fire, after a 64 year old Las Vegas native opens fire on concert goers]

At least 406 people have been taken to hospitals following a massacre on the Las Vegas Strip overnight, police said. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | October 2, 2017

The Gospel Industry Mourns the Loss of Kenny Taylor

[Kenny Taylor (left) with PATH publisher Kris Patrick]

 UPDATE 6/13/17: A Memorial service date has been set for music industry icon Kenny Taylor.  The announcement came from his home church on Sunday.  The Memorial takes place on Wednesday, July 12th, 2017 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Glenarden Worship Center, 600 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro, MD. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | May 28, 2017

Celebs Comment on the Death of Bishop Eddie Long, Long Passes at 63

[Eddie Long Passes at 63]

Controversial Mega-Church Pastor Bishop Eddie Long has passed at the age of 63 according to a statement made by New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | January 16, 2017

NATIONALLY RENOWNED GOSPEL RADIO PERSONALITY LEON JOSEY WRIGHT PASSES AT 57

Nationally renowned gospel radio personality Leon Milton Wright (Leon Josey-Wright) has transitioned on Friday, December 9th due to a long-term battle with kidney disease. Wright was born on August 17, 1959 in Orlando, Florida. He Attended Orange County Public Schools and graduated from Jones High School and also attended Miles College in Birmingham, for a period of time. Read the full post »

This post was written by Kris Patrick | December 14, 2016

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