J.B.F. Wright was a minister and songwriter who made a lasting mark in gospel music with his deeply emotional hymn Precious Memories. He was active in the early 20th century and wrote hymns as a way ...

I have always drawn strength from old Southern gospel hymns. I was reared in the stone house that once belonged to my grandparents, and it stood beside that little country chapel my mama so loved. If ...

For country music fans, the celebration of Women’s History Month just got even sweeter with the release of Barbara Mandrell 's Precious Memories: 20 Hymns & Gospel Classics. The iconic collection ...

The original tunes were inspired by Jackson’s wife, Denise, who is the author of an inspirational book titled It’s All About Him. Jackson says he wrote the song "It's All About Him" to try to enhance ...

Alan Jackson was a dozen studio albums into his successful country music career when he decided to do something he'd never done before: release a gospel album. Precious Memories-- what turned out to ...

Gaither Music Group is sharing a DVD of classic hymns performed by country music artist Alan Jackson. Originally released more than a decade ago, Jackson recorded the 14-song DVD on stage at the ...

Dolly Parton is no stranger to grief. The country legend lost three close friends in less than two years: Loretta Lynn, Noami Judd, and Kenny Rogers. NBC/Getty Images In a recent chat with Hoda Kotb ...

Few things are more gratifying for an artist than hearing how their music has touched someone. It's a feeling Alan Jackson knows well and truly appreciates. As Alan's second set of gospel classics, ...

In 2006, Alan Jackson took a break from his typical country sound and made 'Precious Memories,' an album of old Gospel favorites. The release was such a hit that it broke records, topping three ...

Country music icon Randy Travis returns to gospel music this week with the release of a new live album and accompanying DVD. The "Cowboy Boogie" star — who, with the celebrated 2002 release "Three ...

Alan Jackson's mother had been after him for 10 years to make a gospel record. Last year, when the country superstar's father-in-law died, he recorded "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" for the funeral. Then ...