Legendary Gospel Singer Inez Andrews Passes Away at Age 83

Inez Andrews

  The entire Gospel industry is saddened by the death of iconic singer Inez Andrews of the legendary group, The Caravans. Although an official statement has yet to be released for the cause of Andrews’ death, sources say it may be Cancer related. Martinez passed away on Wednesday, December 19th at her home on the [...]

Another Caravan Goes Home: Inez Andrews

Inez Andrews

Anthony Heilbut informed TBGB this afternoon that Inez Andrews, iconic singer for the Caravans, leader of the Andrewettes, and whose solo recording of Doris Akers’ “Lord, Don’t Move This Mountain” was a gospel and R&B hit, died this afternoon after a long illness. Musical Salute Thursday, December 27, 2012 – 7:00 P.M. Funeral Service Friday, [...]

Sunday Best Finalist, Dontavies Boatwright Passes

Dontavies Boatwright

OFFICIAL STATEMENT: For Immediate Release Contact: Wanda Patterson 1-888-470-1532 ext. 112 WandaPatterson@Parriscope.net DONTAVIES BOATWRIGHT PASSES November 9, 2012: Jacksonvile, FL – It is with profound sadness that we officially report that PEInc Gospel artist DONTAVIES BOATWRIGHT has passed away.  Details on services are forthcoming. We ask everyone to please keep us and the family of Dontavies [...]

Malaco Recording Artist Rev. Benjamin Cone Jr. Passes

Rev Benjamin Cone, Jr.

Jackson, MS  (September 18, 2012) – It is with heavy hearts and treasured memories that Malaco Music Group announces the passing of beloved Minister and Gospel Recording Artist – Rev. Benjamin Cone Jr. He died peacefully at his home in Jackson, MS on Sunday, September 16, 2012 after an extended illness. Born in Waycross, GA on September 28, 1937, Rev. Cone [...]

Willa Ward-Royster, 92, sang on first million-selling gospel album

Willa Ward-Royster

SHE WAS 88 years old, but here’s how an interviewer described her in 2009: “Her gold-toned pants with matching top, large jeweled earrings that sparkle brilliantly as they catch the light, and her gold high heels serve as the ideal ensemble within a beautifully aged home that is dripping with old Hollywood elegance.” That was [...]

Bishop James L. Craig, Sr., Surviving Member of the Legendary Craig Brothers Passes

Bishop James L Craig

The Detroit Gospel community joins with others across the country in mourning due to the unexpected passing of a gospel pioneer, Bishop James Lenzy Craig, Sr. Bishop Craig was the surviving member of the Stellar Award-nominated singing duo, The Legendary Craig Brothers, who performed traditional gospel music throughout the country. The Craig legacy is extensive and laudable. In [...]

Ben Chandler Of The Pilgrim Jubilees Passes

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The Malaco Music Group regrets to announce the passing of Ben Chandler, a longtime member of the legendary Quartet group, The Pilgrim Jubilees. Ben Chandler joined The Pilgrim Jubilees in 1970. In 1979, The Jubes signed on with gospel’s venerable Savoy Records. During that era, the group recorded four albums, Keep on Climbing, Put on [...]

Gabriel S. Hardeman Jr. Passes

Gabriel Hardeman

By Walter F. Naedele, Inquirer Staff Writer // Gabriel S. Hardeman Jr. also wrote R&B hits with his wife. songwriter known for his gospel group, the Gabriel Hardeman Delegation, died Saturday, June 16, at Presbyterian Hospital of interstitial fibrosis, a lung disease. Mr. Hardeman, a Philadelphia public schoolteacher and coach, who became a preacher in [...]





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