Touched by God

In a soul-lifting collection that resounds with joy, today's black gospel superstars tell how the Lord has changed their lives, shaped their music -- and led them to triumph over life's most incredible trials. Dr. Bobby Jones, host of Black Entertainment Television'sBobby Jones GospelandVideo Gospel,joins nineteen acclaimed gospel performers whose personal stories, like the healing, hopeful music they were called to sing, are celebrations of God's glory.Kirk Franklinreveals how it took the violent death of his close friend for God to reach out and touch him, and turn him from a gang-banger to a minister for Christ.John P. Keeaffirms that God saved him from drugs and the fast-money lifestyle of the streets.Shirley Caesarremembers how she fell apart when her mother died, and how the Lord helped put the pieces of her life back together.Given only a few months to live by his doctors, blind minister and gospel starRev. James Moorepraises God for a different kind of prognosis that keeps him singing to this very day.Gospel matriarchAlbertina Walker's testimony affirms her God-given stamina in a harsh world that has tried to knock her down more than once.Dottie Peoplesdescribes an encounter with an angel that took her out of nightclubs and returned her to singing gospel music in church.As rousing as a gospel choir in full swing, these and other inspiring accounts of hope and transformation confirm the power of music and faith -- and will stir the hearts of those looking to strengthen their own ties with the Lord.

Dr. Bobby Jones, a Grammy® and Dove®- Award-winning performer, is host and executive producer of television's only nationally syndicated gospel program, Bobby Jones Gospel, seen weekly by five million viewers. He has won the Cable Ace Award for excellence in programming on cable television, and two Grammys: Best Performance by a Black Contemporary Gospel Group for his Soul Set Free album, and another for a single recorded with Barbara Mandrell. He has also won numerous awards for his contributions to gospel music, including the 1997 Stellar Award and NAACP Image Award.