Oh Happy Day is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of the 1755 hymn by clergyman Philip Doddridge. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969. It has since become a gospel music standard. Continue reading
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Category: Contemporary Gospel
2/15/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: The Mississippi Mass Choir – When I Rose This Morning
Gospel music has experienced a great loss with the passing of one of it’s legends – Mama Mosie Burks of the Mississippi Mass Choir, she was 92. Known as “Mama” Burks, the former lead soloist of the Mississippi Mass Choir’s gospel was born June 17, 1933 in Forest, Mississippi. Continue reading
2/8/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Yolanda Adams & Le’Andria Johnson -The Battle Is The Lord’s’ (Super Bowl Gospel 2020)
Le’Andria Johnson joins gospel superstar Yolanda Adams for a powerful performance of The Battle Is The Lord’s at the 2020 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. Continue reading
2/1/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Dottie Peoples & The Peoples Choice Chorale – He’s An On Time God and more
Dottie Peoples has been a star in the gospel music industry for more than 30 years, since she was nine years old. Called The Songbird Of The South by Atlanta WAOK radio announcer Brother Esmond Patterson, Peoples won the top four honors at the 1995 Stellar Awards with her album, On Time God. Continue reading
1/25/26 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Vicki Yohe – Because Of Who You Are
Vicki Yohe is a celebrated gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader known for hits like Because of Who You Are, The Mercy Seat, and Under the Blood. Her career spans over three decades, featuring collaborations with CeCe Winans and extensive international missions work, including opening an orphanage in Uganda. Continue reading
1/4/26 O&A NYC IN MEMORIAM: Richard Smallwood – Total Praise
Richard Smallwood wrote the gospel classic Total Praise during a period of immense personal trial while caring for his mother, who had dementia, and a close friend battling cancer. Continue reading
12/28/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Oh, Happy Day – Ray Charles and the Voices of Jubilation
This soul-stirring gospel performance of Oh, Happy Day by legendary musician Ray Charles, accompanied by the Voices of Jubilation, a world-famous 120-member choir from Newark, New Jersey. Continue reading
12/14/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY: Jesus O What A Wonderful Child – Christmas On Broadway
Christmas is in full swing at Times Square Church. Twelve-time Grammy Award winner and this year’s Gospel Artist of the Year, CeCe Winans, headlines Christmas on Broadway in heart of New York City at Times Square Church. Continue reading
11/30/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY HOLIDAY SERIES: Mary Did You Know – The City Choir and PeterTone
The City Choir is a large, gospel-focused choir from Lagos, Nigeria, founded by Shalom Matthew. PeterTone is a multi-talented artist and coach who collaborates closely with The City Choir. It is known for performing at large events and has won the Africa Best Choir of the Year award. The choir, which includes The 500 City Choir, has a strong emphasis on community, spiritual growth, and impressive musical arrangements, including performing the Nigerian National Anthem. Continue reading
11/23/25 O&A NYC GOSPEL SUNDAY HOLIDAY SERIES: Whitney Houston – O Holy Night
Whitney Houston, The Voice, shares her soulful rendition of O Holy Night. Continue reading
