The late Calvin Newton of Lookout Mountain, Ga. called his friend Larry Ford the best tenor Gospel singer of his lifetime.

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.

Linda Mae Martinez, 82, of Northwood and formerly of Rossford, OH, passed away at home on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

His hit song ‘Total Praise’ was included in the group Destiny’s Child’s  a capella “Gospel Medley,” performed by a cantor at ...

Richard Smallwood, the eight-time Grammy-nominated, classically trained gospel composer and recording artist whose work reshaped contemporary gospel music, died Dec. 30 at age 77 from complications of ...

He’s an internationally-known singer who talks with us about everything from his gospel roots to working with Stephen ...

William J. “Bill” Spaulding, age 87, longtime Shelby, resident passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, ...

After winning season 12 of “The Voice,” Chris Blue came back to Knoxville to serve the community.

Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77.

He sold millions of albums with the Richard Smallwood Singers, and his songs, many influenced by classical music, were ...

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

Chris Gaither, in his 15th season as the Collins boys basketball coach, was suspended with pay on Nov. 17 and reinstated as a coach and teacher on Nov. 25 following “an internal review." Gaither has ...