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Gospel music always relaxes me and calms my nerves.

Gospel music to me has always been a balm for the soul. It has been able to usher in the spirit, usher in worship, true worship and praise, healing. I find the music to be very good at healing and the passion, you know, which is a testimony being told in song.

I think the amazing thing about gospel music is that not only does it lift up the death and resurrection of our Lord, which is consistent with the Gospel, but it is uniquely communicated depending upon the generation.

I believe that gospel is more than just a sound, it's a way of life. I don't really have any shame to talk about spirituality in my music. A lot of your favorite soul songs started out in gospel.

I listen to gospel music.

Gospel music allows us to become closer to God and closer to each other.

I'm associated with gospel music in the minds of millions of people.

When I'm actually getting off the bus, I still have my gospel playing. That's the way-to-the-game kind of music.

Gospel music played a huge part of my life. I was too scared to audition for the choir, but through my own music, I was also able to find spirituality for myself.

And whether you're drawn to gospel music or church music or honky-tonk music, it informs your character and it informs your talent.