Mary A. Pepper Kidder was a 19th-century American hymn writer known for her thoughtful and faith-centered lyrics. She wrote hundreds of hymns, many of which were published in church songbooks and sung ...

Frederick Martin Lehman was a hymn writer who became one of the most beloved gospel composers of the early 20th century. Lehman had a remarkable gift for conveying great spiritual truths in simple, ...

NASHVILLE, TENN. - Alan Jackson's mother had been after him for 10 years to make a gospel record. Last year, when the country superstar's father-in-law died, he recorded Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus for ...