The SMG Report

Marvin Sapp Stuns and Serenades with Contemplative, “IF I WERE AN R&B SINGER”

by Fred Willis | Feb 14, 2025 | Gospel, The Gospel Music Series, Urban Music News | 0

Read our review of “If I Were An R&B Singer” by Marvin Sapp

A few questions for the gospel music community

by Fred Willis | Jan 16, 2024 | The Gospel Music Series | 2

I haven’t been afraid to stir the pot but this time, I’m grabbing a bigger spoon!

There’s Always Americana: What’s Happening to Traditional Gospel Music?

by Fred Willis | Mar 24, 2020 | Gospel, The Gospel Music Series | 0

It’s unfathomable to think that traditional gospel will sit on a shelf and that traditional gospel artists will continue to “wait outside the gate” for an industry that has seemingly turned their backs to them.

More of the same? A portion of Kirk Franklin’s acceptance speech not aired on the GMA Dove Awards telecast?

by Fred Willis | Oct 21, 2019 | #WokeProse, Award Shows, Christian, Christian Perspective, Church, Gospel, The Gospel Music Series, What I Said | 1

We don’t get to “shut up and sing gospel music…” Instead of harmony and reconciliation, the cacophony of cognitive dissonance further widens the racial divide.

Good news gospel music: ‘The Kids are Alright’! Breaking Down the 2018 GRAMMY nominations

by Fred Willis | Dec 11, 2018 | Award Shows, Gospel, The Gospel Music Series | 0

Millenials take the blame for so much these days. But according to the Recording Academy, they’re also due some credit for the success of gospel music, this year!

Has the gospel music industry abandoned its ‘roots’?

by Fred Willis | Dec 10, 2018 | Featured News, Gospel, The Gospel Music Series | 0

I’m not sure how the gospel community solves this problem. I can’t even guarantee that as a whole, the industry is concerned with engaging The Recording Academy about it or increasing awareness within the gospel community. In the meantime and for another year, the Roots Gospel Category is not reflective of its roots.