Gospel Music: The Foundation and the Future | ASUPROX 2026

Gospel music isn’t just a genre — it’s a foundation. At this panel, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Buddy Strong, Richard Yarbough, and Corcoran Holt explored gospel’s lasting influence on American music and culture, tracing its impact across R&B, jazz, hip-hop, and beyond. Rooted in lived experience from the church, the stage, and the studio, the conversation reflected on faith, musical legacy, community leadership, and the responsibility of carrying tradition forward in a rapidly evolving industry. Featuring: • Bishop Paul S. Morton • Buddy Strong • Corcoran Holt • Richard Yarbough Presented by the ASUPROX Music Conference, organized by the ASU Popular Music program.