Kierra Sheard came from a musical family. Her mother, Karen Sheard, and three aunts were part of the Grammy Award winning gospel girl group the Clark Sisters. At nine years old, she secured the Best ...

American Idol is taking the Grand Finale to church. In addition to Christian singer-songwriter Brandon Lake making an appearance, gospel pioneer Kirk Franklin will perform during the final episode.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with CeCe Winans, the best-selling female gospel artist in history, about her Tiny Desk performance and Black Music Month. CECE WINANS: (Singing) I'm safe and sound, serene ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival each spring is known for hosting some of the world’s most famous jazz, funk and rock acts. Yet it’s also become a showcase for ...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – When Anitra Reed was sharing her childhood story to a friend in northern Virginia recently, she could not help but remember her formative years spent on former Fort ...