On this day in 1969, Johnny Cash was at No. 1 on the country charts with "Daddy Sang Bass," written by friend and tourmate Carl Perkins.

An excerpt from the highly anticipated authorized biography of Justin Townes Earle shows how he wrote his biggest hit and became a Nashville legend.

A couple of months before Christmas, Alli Maxfield got a call from her sister with an idea that instantly felt meaningful — a ...

Eight-time Grammy-nominated gospel singer Richard Smallwood has died at 77. His representative announced that Smallwood ...

Richard Smallwood, a giant of gospel music, died on December 30. For decades, the composer and recording artist infused church hymns with a contemporary sound.

Smallwood, a Howard University graduate, wrote the gospel hit “Total Praise.” His songs were performed and recorded by ...

Richard Smallwood’s gospel legacy lives on through powerful songs rooted in Scripture, faith, and musical excellence. A music ...

Songwriters living in ancient Egypt would never have expected the words and melodies they sang would feature on Australian music charts 1,800 years later. But one Australian academic's obsession with ...

Methodist churches in Britain have responded to anti-migrant protests led by Tommy Robinson, with a hymn. 'All are Welcome' is a new arrangement of the classic 'Let us build a house where love can ...

Heart surgeon, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, oldest living leader of a world religion — and songwriter. President Russell M. Nelson, head of The Church of Jesus ...

Wherever Ernest is, Morgan Wallen isn’t far behind. Ernest is lyrically responsible for some of the reigning Entertainer of the Year’s biggest hits, including “One Thing at a Time” and “More Than My ...