The Grammy-nominated composer and gospel pioneer, whose music transformed modern worship and inspired generations of churches and artists, is remembered for blending faith, excellence, and spiritual ...

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

Urban gospel musician Kobby Salm has rejected claims that urban gospel music is corrupting children or turning churches into ...

Richard Smallwood, who pioneered classical Black gospel, has passed away. His sophisticated sound and ministry impacted the ...

The Grammy-nominated gospel icon whose music shaped generations of worship — and was covered by Whitney Houston and Destiny’s ...

In continued celebration of Dr. King’s life and enduring legacy, Hell's Kitchen on Broadway will present a special activation, “Legends of Gospel Week,” saluting the trailblazing gospel artists and ...

Gospel music icon Richard Smallwood died Tuesday at age 77 from complications related to kidney failure, a representative ...

Smallwood, a Howard University graduate, wrote the gospel hit “Total Praise.” His songs were performed and recorded by artists such as Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Destiny’s Child and Boyz II Men.

Ghanaian gospel musician Kwaku Adomako has released his debut album titled “The Beginning,” officially marking his entry into ...

As dusk falls over Lagos, worshipers in their numbers gathered across worship centres to welcome the New Year - something ...

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

Richard Smallwood didn’t just write songs. He crafted hymns that felt like they had always existed. His music lived in that ...