His grandmother, Dretha Utter has four successful gospel records.

The record was certified as silver, as one of the few gospel records until then in Norway.

These songs hold the distinction of being the first million-selling black gospel records.

He was nominated for Grammy award in 1986 for a gospel record.

So, this isn't really a gospel record, but that doesn't mean it's bad by any measure.

A 5000 series that Sheridan established for gospel records ran from 5000 to 5009, for 10 releases.

He even sampled music from his father's own 1967 gospel record, recorded when Marquard's father was the same age as Marquard.

His 1951 hit, "Peace in the Valley", was among the first million-selling gospel records.

The 1920s also saw the marketing of gospel records by groups such as the Carter Family.

Presley also used to eat at the Newborns' house and browse their music store for gospel records.