Formed in 1969, the King's Messengers continue to share Southern gospel music. Arvil Nix, bottom right, is the only remaining original member. Also pictured are baritone Dalton Bray, bottom left, ...
Award-winning music writer Ritz (whose credits include a biography of Marvin Gaye and a coauthored autobiography of Ray Charles) grew up Jewish—but in his 60s, he "finally embrace[d] Jesus." Looking ...