Today The Praise 1300am Spotlight is shining on the Late Sam Cooke on what would have been his 85th Birthday…Here’s a brief bio: Born on…

  *A biopic based on the life of influential singer Sam Cooke is officially a go. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a deal to develop…

Sam Cooke was a prolific song writer and soul inspired individual. He has always been one of my personal favorites.He was in a gospel group before called the Soul Stirrers before he became  a solo artist. With today being Good Friday now is as a good time to pick a flashback track that will get […]

CHICAGO– The city of Chicago is honoring soul and gospel singer, Sam Cooke, with his own street. Cooke is originally from Mississippi, but moved to Chicago at a young age. He started off as a gospel singer but began making rhythm and blues music including his hits “You Send Me” and “A Change Gon Come.” […]