Gospel Music originated from a continent rather than a single country.
African slaves who were brought to America were forbidden to maintain their culture through playing their Musical Instruments. To get them through the long, dreary, drudge-filled days working hard out in the fields, they incorporated dance and music from their culture, and their songs focussed on hard work and praising God in the midst of it. This was the origin of Gospel music.
If one means African American gospel, then it obviously started with them - being a mixture of western and African music. If by contemporary gospel music you just mean modern christian music, it might be interesting to know that Martin Luther took a song that was sang in pubs and wrote christian words for that. If I remember correctly it is "A mighty fortress is our God".
Gospel is Christianity
There are numerous award events for Gospel Music artists, including: The Grammy Awards for Gospel Music The GMA Dove Awards The Singing News Fan Awards The Africa Gospel Music Awards The Gospel Music Hall of Fame The Covenant Awards
Gospel Music Network was created in 1986.
Skillet is gospel and rock. Their music is rock, while their lyrics are mainly gospel. Also, at Skillet's concerts, they will preach the gospel, while playing gospel rock music.
Blues came from early folk music played by blacks in the Delta region. Some of it came from Chicago. Another source for the music was black gospel.
If one means African American gospel, then it obviously started with them - being a mixture of western and African music. If by contemporary gospel music you just mean modern christian music, it might be interesting to know that Martin Luther took a song that was sang in pubs and wrote christian words for that. If I remember correctly it is "A mighty fortress is our God".
Gospel is Christianity
Gospel Music Association was created in 1964.
There are numerous award events for Gospel Music artists, including: The Grammy Awards for Gospel Music The GMA Dove Awards The Singing News Fan Awards The Africa Gospel Music Awards The Gospel Music Hall of Fame The Covenant Awards
Gospel Music Network was created in 1986.
The mission of the Gospel Music Association is to promote and celebrate gospel music and its artists. It supports the growth and recognition of gospel music artists through events, awards, education, and advocacy efforts that highlight their talent and contributions to the genre.
Gospel Music Channel is on channel 188. DISH Network does offer customers a few different gospel music options. FWC Music on channel 257 is Live Gospel music or there's also, Gospel Music Showcase on the Daystar Television Network on channel 263. Another channel that may be something you are interested in is, Gaither Homecoming Hour (Gospel Music) on CTN channel 267.
Skillet is gospel and rock. Their music is rock, while their lyrics are mainly gospel. Also, at Skillet's concerts, they will preach the gospel, while playing gospel rock music.
Gospel music usually involves Christianity in its lyrics.
Gospel Music Hall of Fame was created in 1971.
Verity Gospel Music Group was created in 2005.