Black Music Month

Black artists created iconic movie soundtrack songs that became cultural anthems, outgrowing their original films.

NEW YORK, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, TIME reveals the inaugural TIME100 Sports, a list recognizing the 100 most influential figures shaping the global sports landscape. The TIME100 Sports issue features a worldwide cover highlighting four-time NBA champion LeBron James, accompanied by an in-depth interview. See the cover featuring a photograph by Mark Clennon for TIME: here. –Explore the […]

(Nashville, TN) – June 9, 2026 –  Motown Gospel, alongside its affiliated labels and partners including TAMLA, Anderson Music Group (AMG), and Rock City Media Group, proudly celebrates a combined 29 nominations for the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards, further cementing its commitment to excellence and impact across the gospel music landscape. Leading the nominations are […]

(Black PR Wire) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) officially opened Black Music Month 2026, a month-long celebration of the artists, institutions, and communities that built and continue to build the American soundtrack. The campaign, themed “The Soundtrack Continues — 250 years in the making. Five years in the telling. Far from […]

Black Music Month celebrates podcasts that amplify hip-hop, R&B, and Black culture beyond just music.

Black artists created iconic songs that have been sampled across genres, shaping modern music's sound.

GRAMMY-nominated musician Tobe Nwigwe pours his heart out on new single, "All Or Nothing," featuring Brit-soul singer Labrinth.

NASHVILLE, TN / ROCKY MOUNT, NC — Acclaimed Gospel recording artist, songwriter, entrepreneur, and label executive Lucinda Moore is celebrating a remarkable season of success after earning two nominations for the 2026 Stellar Gospel Music Awards, further solidifying her place among Gospel music’s most respected voices. Moore received nominations for: • Traditional Female Artist of […]

Stellar Award winning JJ Hairston joins forces with GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Dante Bowe for the inspiring new single, “Jesus.” A soul-stirring declaration of faith, worship, and surrender, the song exalts the power, presence, and life-changing impact found in the name above every name. Driven by passionate vocals, uplifting melodies, and a worship-filled atmosphere, “Jesus” invites listeners into a transformative encounter […]

Atlanta, GA  —  Stellar Award-nominated artist Lashá Knox has released her highly anticipated new album, TESTIFY VOL 1, a deeply personal collection of songs that chronicles her journey from pain to purpose through faith in God.  Known for her powerful vocal delivery and authentic connection with audiences, LaShá delivers an album that is a musical […]

The 25th anniversary of Tribeca Festival kicked off with Questlove's stellar doc on Earth, Wind & Fire, including a performance by the band.

Michael Jackson fought MTV's racial bias, revolutionizing music videos and propelling his career as the 'King of Pop'.