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Sharon Jones' contribution to music wasn't the only legacy she left after passing away at the age of 60; the "neo-soul" singer also will be remembered for open proclamations of her faith in Christ. She lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on Nov. 18, with her last breaths in the hospital devoted to hymns, particularly "Amazing Grace."

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Hillsong United caps their stellar year with their first win at the American Music Awards.

The 2016 American Music Awards ushered the best in the music industry, with many of the brightest artists taking the stage to perform and to receive their much-deserved honors last November 20.

Kanye West was booed off the stage at a recent concert after he voiced his support for President-elect Donald Trump and urged his fans to "stop talking about race so much".

Dolly Parton is synonymous with country music. She has been a force of nature in the country music industry for many years. On November 3, 2016, she was awarded the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award for all her excellence in the music industry.

Canadian songwriter-singer Leonard Cohen, whose work spanned nearly 50 years, died Monday at the age of 82. He was a poet and artist who left the world the beloved song "Hallelujah," which appeared on his 1985 album "Various Positions," and was covered by 300-plus popular singers in the past 30 years. Many of his fans always thought he sang for the Lord. Canadian magazine Maclean's called the song "pop music's closest thing to a sacred text."

With two more days until the 2016 election polls open, leading Gospel musician Steven Curtis Chapman said he's been pondering and praying as "one of the craziest elections in the history of all electiondom" approaches. "As I watched, there has been one thought I have continued to need to remember to help me resist the urge to completely freak out!" he shared. "Basically it's what the eternal, unchanging word of God reminds us of in Daniel 2:20-21 and in Psalm 103:19."

Amy Grant has responded to LifeWay Christian Resources' decision not to sell her new Christmas album this year because it's not "Christian enough," but encouraged her followers to continue discussing what it means to be a follower of Christ.

Singers of the world's first all-vocal country group, Home Free, produced a new album of holiday music and their rendition of the religious, classic hymn "How Great Thou Art" has gone viral on social media, even grabbing the coveted No. 1 trending spot on Facebook. The a cappella group first gained attention when they competed in and won the fourth season of The Sing-Off on NBC in 2013.

Jonathan Cain, longtime keyboardist for the rock band Journey and the composer and lyricist behind the song "Don't Stop Believin'," has shared how his now-wife, pastor Paula White, led him to Christ.

Christian bluegrass artist Bradley Walker has shared how the faith of Rory Feek and his late wife, Joey, influenced his music and demonstrated to him that God can use even the most devastating of circumstances for good.

CCM artist Lecrae has opened up about his frustration over the pushback he's received over his support for the Black Lives Matter movement and said he's "done" explaining himself to those "bent on misunderstanding" him.

The sharp divide over the anti-Israel Boycott Divestment Sanctions (BDS) movement recently played out onstage at a California music festival.

Three years after surviving a debilitating stroke, country legend Randy Travis gave all the glory to God, wowing the crowd during his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame with a rendition of "Amazing Grace".

Most Bob Dylan fans have found the singer and iconic songwriter's religious affiliation confusing through the years. Although Dylan was born Jewish, he later converted to Christianity. But given how Christian themes faded out of his music and he continued to practice certain Jewish customs, many wondered if he had left Christianity. However, his spiritual guide, Al Kasha, said Dylan never lost his faith in Christ. Dylan, 75, is the first American winner of the Nobel literature prize since Toni Morrison in 1993.

The Cyrus family has always had the spotlight since the days of Hannah Montana. There has been a lot of talk about Billy Ray Cyrus and his daughter Miley after her performance at the VMA, when she basically changed her image overnight. However, there has now been a less controversial and very tender moment shown on Instagram as Miley and her father perform what Miley calls a "magic jam sesh". The reasons for the posting have very little to do with self-promotion of the two musicians as artists, but actually to promote Suicide Prevention Month and acceptance.

One American Idol champion says her celebrity status caused her to attempt to end her life. But the 2004 Idol winner Fantasia Barrino also recently shared how the dark days led her to a close tie with God after her struggles.

Rory Feek releases a documentary based on his love story with the late Joey Feek

During a sit-down interview with The Gospel Herald in NYC, Hillsong United guitarist Jad Gillies and singer JD Douglass revealed their prayer for the upcoming film, "Let Hope Rise".

Former One Direction member Zayn Malik has decided to collaborate with TV producer Dick Wolf for a new drama series, ‘Boys,’ on NBC.

Music video is still a prominent way that singers and groups can get their works into the limelight and be appreciated by fans and music lovers. Even in an age where music video no longer plays on MTV, there is still the MTV Video Music Awards. These are the highlights of the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) including winner lists, recap videos, and performances for the night.

The pastor parents of pop singer Katy Perry have asked Christians to pray for their daughter and expressed hope that one day, she will return to her childhood faith.