(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Yolanda Adams’ music that speaks to the soul. Whether you grew up listening to gospel or you’re just discovering its transformative power, her voice has a way ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something special about Mary Mary that’s hard to put into words—but you feel it the moment one of their songs starts to play. For me, they weren’t just a gospel duo—they were ...

But the Easter special was a reminder of how the church influences mainstream music. At the time, American Idol was in its eighth season, and it was the singular singing competition in the burgeoning ...