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Debra James Tucker knows enough about gospel music to fill multiple hymnals, but no song can top “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.” “I sing because I’m happy / I sing because I’m free,” the chorus, written ...

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A Birmingham church held a hymnfest Sunday with at least 20 hymns chosen based on their broad appeal throughout the South. Renowned organist John Schwandt of Oklahoma played at 2:30 p.m. at East Lake ...

theGRIO VIDEO - During a stop in New Jersey for 'Oprah's The Life You Want' tour, Oprah belted out an impressive snippet of the Gospel hymn "I Surrender All"... Oprah is inspiring her fans to live the ...

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