Jordan Smith is a singer and musician from Kentucky. He is best known for winning the 9th season of the NBC singing competition show “The Voice”. Jordan’s renditions of “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” during week two, “Somebody to Love” for the semi-final song, and “Mary, Did You Know” for the final competition show, each bumped Adele’s platinum-selling... read full bio
Jorja Smith is a British singer and songwriter known for being a skilled lyricist that writes songs that comment on current events, social issues, and tell poignant stories. Growing up, Jorja listened to artists such as Curtis Mayfield and Damien Marley, and she cites artists such as The Streets, Lauryn Hill, and Mos Def as heavy influences on her musical... read full bio
Joseph Habedank is an American gospel singer-songwriter. Over the years, Habedank has earned a Grammy Award nomination, has won a Dove Award and has been named Gospel Music’s Favorite Soloist by the Singing News Fan Awards for three years in a row. Habedank rose to fame after the release of his debut solo album, “Welcome Home”, which earned him his... read full bio
Cultural traditions typically change slowly, over the long arc of history. But occasionally a folk cultural innovation emerges that is startlingly fresh in its outward manifestation, although it remains deeply—even reverently—traditional at its core. You may have never heard of “kosher gospel” music before, but the inspirational performances of Joshua Nelson, the creator of this style, will surely call out... read full bio
Julius Rodriguez, a talented pianist and multi-instrumentalist, fuses his love of R&B, gospel and hip-hop with his jazz training. He initially caught people's attention when he went on tour with A$AP Rocky and collaborated with artists like Kassa Overall, Meshell Ndegeocello, Brasstracks and others on projects. Let Sound Tell All served as his solo debut for Verve Records. Rodriguez was raised in a... read full bio
K-Ci Hailey is an American singer-songwriter who is a member of K-Ci and JoJo and Jodeci. Hailey was born in Monroe, North Carolina, and he began his career performing gospel music while living in Baltimore, Maryland, and he began releasing music under the name Little Cedric. During this time, Hailey recorded three gospel albums with his brother Joel and his... read full bio
Kali Uchis is an American singer-songwriter, music video director, and record producer of Colombian descent. She composes and produces the majority of her own songs. Tyler, the Creator, Gorillaz, Daniel Caesar, Juanes, and BadBadNotGood are just a few of the diverse group of artists that collaborate with left-field pop musician Kali Uchis, reflecting her wide spectrum of styles. Uchis, a singer,... read full bio
Karen Peck and New River is a southern gospel group that consists of members Karen Peck Gooch, Susan Peck Jackson, Grant Gibson, Matthew Gooch and Kari Gooch. The group was formed by Karen Peck who had a passion for gospel music since a young age alongside her two sisters. The Peck sisters parents often took the kids to all-night sings... read full bio
What are the requirements for making a music legend Ask Karen Wolfe, the Queen of Blues & Soul. Karen was raised singing gospel music in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, where she was born and raised (her birthdate was August 14). She initially explored a career in religious music, performing with Soul Unlimited and working with the Harmonettes, a group that would eventually... read full bio
Keedron Bryant is an Italian-born American singer who rose to fame after the release of his protest song, “I Just Wanna Live,” which he wrote as a response to the killing of George Floyd, and which went on to go viral. Bryant was born in Sicily, Italy, to a mother that worked for the United States Department of Defense, and... read full bio
Kellie Loder, a contender for a Juno award, has a compelling quality. Her topical and meaningful lyrics paired to enchanting tunes reveal it. It can also be heard in the singer/songwriter's exciting live performances, which stir up strong feelings in the audience. Loder is the first runner-up of Canada's Got Talent on City TV, when she gloriously dazzled the judges... read full bio
Kelly Price is a six-time Grammy-nominated R&B singer and songwriter. She has released seven studio albums, with her first two albums certified Platinum, selling over a million copies each. Price’s love for music started as a young child. As a toddler she began to sing at church. Her first professional show was with George Michael at Madison Square Garden at... read full bio
Kevin Ross is just as excited about his artistic career as audiences are. Ross has been named ‘Best New R&B Artist’ by AOL, has won ASCAP’s Rhythm and Soul Award, been featured on NBA Sports, in Grey’s Anatomy, and resonated on the Internet with over 100,000 followers on Facebook, 71,000 followers on Instagram, and millions of views on YouTube. At... read full bio
Those who were fortunate enough to be in the audience during Kierra Sheard's Grammy Week performance at BET's annual Music Matters showcase were treated to a brief but impactful set that featured her single, "Flaws," a song about emotional and physical insecurities, as well as a heart-stopping cover of the Mary J. Blige classic "No More Drama." That vibrant adaptability serves... read full bio
The dynamic, distinctive and captivating voice of Kim Burrell carries power to sooth and encourage the heart of people everywhere. The Houston native, who has been dubbed her generation's Ella Fitzgerald, is revered by her peers in the music industry from both the spiritual and secular world. This humble Grammy Award nominee and Stellar Award winner has a true and... read full bio
The members of the band King Khan and The Shrines are as follows: King Khan, Ben Ra, Big Fred Roller, Till Timm, Fredovitch, Riddiman, John Boy Adonis, Ron Streeter, and Simon Wojan. Morbach rounds out the lineup. The band plays psychedelic rock-soul music, and their performances feature a wide range of vocal styles and instruments, as well as a blend... read full bio
Kirk Franklin has been a multi-platinum-selling contemporary musician, and a mirror of Christian humanity boldly reflecting what one faith walking man can accomplish. Franklin is a pioneer in gap-bridging musicianship, uniting audiences across gospel, hip-hop, pop and R&B. His unprecedented penetration into the mainstream has fortified him to also become a New York Times bestselling author for The Blueprint: A... read full bio
A string of outstanding accomplishments during Koryn Hawthorne's career in music have served as a testament to both her prodigious skill and her unwavering commitment to her profession. From her humble beginnings in church singing, she set out on a journey that eventually lead her to compete on NBC's The Voice and create a top-charting gospel album. Her first full-length... read full bio
Koryn Hawthorne has a string of impressive accomplishments under her belt, including singing in the church, competing on NBC's The Voice and releasing a number-one gospel record. Unstoppable is the name of her debut full-length album on RCA Inspiration, which is not surprising. The singer's only goal in life has always been to pursue a career as a singer. She didn't arrive... read full bio
Singer, songwriter, producer and musician Kurt Carr is one of this era’s most celebrated talents of our time. Kurt is a recipient of the Dove Award; this award is a representation and is responsibly presented to artists who produce the most well known Gospel song of the year. Kurt Carr’s list of spectacular gospel singles such as: The Presence of... read full bio
