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

When rock & roll is done with that fervor, it's close to gospel.

Gospel music is never pessimistic, it's never 'oh my god, its all going down the tubes', like the blues often is.

I've grown up on gospel and blues music, and now it's a huge part of who I am.

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 listen to gospel music.

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.

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

People love gospel music. It's calming. It's soothing. It gets right to the point of whatever you're dealing with.