Gospel music is like the dew in the morning for the majority of the Black community. It gently rests upon the hearts of all who tune in to hear the angelic voices and harmonic songs of praise and worship. 

BNC recognizes the impact gospel plays in the Black community and will relish in the talents of gospel legend Kirk Franklin. He will be joined by top industry songwriters and musicians like Jonathan McReynolds, Koryn Hawthorne, Le’Andria Johnson and Dominique “Doe” Jones for a celebration of faith and family at the famed National Museum of African American Music in the heart of Nashville.   

“The impact that Black music—especially gospel music—has had on American history and culture is undeniable,” said Mike Hill, co-host of Start Your Day alongside Sharon Reed. “Sharon and I are excited to welcome these performances from the amazing National Museum of African American Music as BNC continues to develop and feature content that inspires our audience.” 

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The BNC Gospel Summer Concert Series was kicked off by the serenating strums of the guitar of McReynolds, the “Make Room” singer and the heavenly voice of Jones. 

“I think the way I write and the way I think she writes, we start with our own humanity, our own flaws, stories and thought and we address and answer it with our faith,” McReynolds said to BNC correspondent Nerissa Knight. 

Jones, the Grammy-nominated artist who possesses an angelic voice, signed with McReynolds’ label and was featured on his hit single “Cycles.” She then went on to release singles of her own, such as “Brighter.” 

“All of my songs either come from where I been, where I am or where I hope to go,” Jones said. 

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