Recording Artists

This Monday on The Midday show with Ronnette Rollins, singer-songwriter and musician, Jordan G. Welch talks Worship Culture! This Pittsburgh, PA native shares her reaction to the news of her very first Stellar Award nomination for Praise and Worship Album of the Year – a huge congratulations to her on that incredible achievement! She also […]

During the 1970s, when white rock and rollers held tightly onto the electric guitar prowess monopoly they'd stolen from now legendary Black Bluesmen and women, Tito showed up as a reclamation.

KRS-One reminded us following the death of rapper Fatman Scoop earlier this month, so many of great Black musicians never get the love and appreciation they were due while they were alive.

Here's how he turned heartbreak and pain into a driving force to win in life.

"Everybody's on this path to seeing more, doing more and being fully realized."

Executive Producer and Showrunner for "Gospel LIVE! presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.," Kristen V. Carter, speaks with Praise Midday Host, Ronnette Rollins about the concert special.

The Baltimore Artist Spotlight shines the light on the hometown talent, who are from or currently living in Baltimore. Today’s spotlight shines on India and Iyana Burch, better known as The Burch Twins! These twin sisters are on fire for God, on and off the stage! The Burch Twins, viral social media singing sensations, have […]

Congrats to newly engaged singer, songwriter and actress, Koryn Hawthorne! Known for her song, “Won’t He do It”, and her latest single, “Look at God”, Koryn announced her engagement to longtime friend, Hunter Register, with an Instagram post that includes pictures from their engagement photo shoot, with the caption, "An @essence exclusive ! Sooo in love".

The Baltimore Artist Spotlight shines the light on the hometown talent, who are from or currently living in Baltimore. Today’s spotlight shines on Singer/Songwriter and Social Media Manager, Mika Morrow. Mika is a singer, songwriter and social media manager. Currently living in the Baltimore area, she’s attended the Baltimore School of the Arts and has […]

Willie spoke with BeBe Winans following the VERZUZ celebration on Easter Sunday, and the gospel icon gave us his insight on reuniting onstage with sister CeCe after years, remembering lyrics to classic hits and bringing his true self to the stage over the weekend.

Franklin is now putting on his executive producer hat for a new scripted drama on BET+ called "Kingdom Business". 

Thomas appeared on every Kool & The Gang studio release from their debut to their forthcoming album, Perfect Union. His final live performance with the group took place on Independence Day at the Hollywood Bowl.