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Art of Music Festival is an annual multi-genre live music event. This year they will feature reggae, soca, gospel, dancehall, and Caribbean pop on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11th, at the Sunset Cove Amphitheater in Boca Raton, Florida. Among the secular performers for 2025 is lone gospel recording artist 2nd Chance, who recorded the album “Mission Fi God” in the late 1990s as part of the group Blake Band. His sophomore album, “Hold On,” was shared in 2004 […]

In a powerful transformation that’s turning heads in the dancehall community, former Gaza Empire member Avalanche has emerged with a new identity and sound. Now known as Prophet Paul, he’s just dropped his first gospel track “Open Door” through Kevin Heath Ministry, and it’s making waves. The song, which hit streaming platforms on April 4th, 2025, marks a bold new chapter for the artist. While some raised eyebrows at his shift from secular dancehall to gospel music, the […]

By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor Monday, March 24, 2025 George Foreman George Foreman | Leah Klett/The Christian Post George Foreman, world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist-turned-Christian pastor, died Friday at 76. “Our hearts are broken,” an announcement on Foreman’s Instagram page read. “With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones,” it […]

After spending approximately 9 years as a member of Vybz Kartel‘s Gaza Empire, where he remembers being told not to mention God in his songs, running from gunshots during a shootout, and having other negative and distasteful experiences, recording artist Avalanche stayed faithful to the crew even while Kartel was in jail. By the time Kartel was arrested in 2011, Avalanche—whose real name is Paul Clarke—had migrated to the United […]

Veteran reggae artist and producer Richie Stephens has experienced a period of notable success over recent years. With frequent bookings both domestically and internationally, his accomplishments extend to writing and producing hit songs for himself and other artists, as well as releasing successful albums and singles. As a man of faith, Stephens has chosen to commemorate his achievements by creating and releasing a gospel-inspired song titled “Praise the Lord.” The song, along with its accompanying […]

Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine Christopher Tufton, who is also Jamaica’s Minister of Health and Wellness, will be hosting the annual Kitson Town Gospel Concert & Food Festival at Wynter’s Park & Farm (Old Road) in St. Catherine on Thursday, April 17. This year’s performers include Ketano, Minister Howdy, Goddy Goddy, Empress Cidella, and Crystal Maye, with juggling by deejay Stick. Gates will open at 4pm, but the show will not commence until […]

Maverick City Music’s Chandler Moore Scores First Gospel Airplay No. 1 on His Own With ‘Lead Me On’ “Seeing how ‘Lead Me On’ has touched hearts means so much,” Moore tells Billboard. Chandler Moore earns third No. 1 overall, and his first without any billed collaborators, on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart, as the Maverick City Music member’s “Lead Me On” ascends a spot to the top of the tally dated March 15. During the Feb. 28-March […]

Gospel-reggae artist Kevin Heath, a native of the Whitehall District in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, has recently unveiled his new single titled “Golden Light.” Currently based in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Heath is a highly respected figure within the Christian music community. His commitment to Christ was solidified following a near-tragic vehicle collision in 2003, an event that profoundly shaped his life and artistry. Although “Golden Light” was penned over two years ago, Heath has chosen this moment to share […]