gospel music

noun

a now popularized form of impassioned rhythmic spiritual music rooted in the solo and responsive church singing of rural African Americans in the South, central to the development of rhythm and blues and of soul music.

gospel music

Intense, joyful music that is associated with evangelists (see evangelical) in the South, especially among African-Americans. Gospel had a strong influence on many rock 'n' roll singers. Well-known gospel artists include Mahalia Jackson and the Dixie Hummingbirds.

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First recorded in 1950–55

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The family sang gospel music and were active in the Church of God in Christ, where K.C. was a deacon.

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Stone, whose real name was Sylvester Stewart, began singing gospel music with his brothers and sisters at a young age.

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Initially that band played gospel music but with time they became known for blending music styles including psychedelia and funk.

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According to the outlet, in 1973 she became a Christian and “Hee Haw” brought her back to sing gospel music on the show.

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She was inducted into the Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame in the late 1990s.

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