Known as the ""the father of modern gospel music," AndraƩ Crouch helped usher praise and worship to the mainstream.

June is Black Music Month, a celebration of African-American musicians, creators, innovators and influencers. For 2018, the Urban One family is highlighting 25 of the most influential musicians of all-time that have contributed to black spaces far and wide, ranging from inspirational, to hip-hop and R&B. Artist: James Cleveland Genre: Gospel Quick Highlights: 4x Grammy […]

June is Black Music Month, a celebration of African-American musicians, creators, innovators and influencers. For 2018, the Urban One family is highlighting 25 of the most influential musicians of all-time that have contributed to black spaces far and wide, ranging from inspirational, to hip-hop and R&B. Artist: Donnie McClurkin Genre: Gospel Quick Highlights: One of […]

June is Black Music Month, a celebration of African-American musicians, creators, innovators and influencers. For 2018, the Urban One family is highlighting 25 of the most influential musicians of all-time that have contributed to black spaces far and wide, ranging from inspirational, to hip-hop and R&B. Artist: Fred Hammond Genre: Gospel Quick Highlights: Grammy Award […]

Kirk FranklinĀ is an artist whoā€™s extended his talents to books, businesses and more over the past 20+ years, paving a way for a contemporary sound in urban, Christian music.