Music has been the lynch pin to worship since the beginning of time. Through the years the Black church has always been a place of refuge, support and direction has always been the faith.

Lonnie Hunter did an interview with Edwin Hawkins, the brother of the late great Walter Hawkins, discussing the tributes he is doing across the country in support of his brother’s foundation. Listen to the full interview right here as well as Edwin Hawkins being at Sharon Baptist Church in Philly tonight for one of the […]

Tramaine Hawkins talks to Vickie Winans on Praise 103.9--her first interview since the passing of her legendary ex-husband and the father of her children, Bishop Walter Hawkins.

Walter Hawkins ministered to millions through his music. Take a look at what some Praise 103.9 listeners had to say about the late, great Walter Hawkins.

We will miss Walter Hawkins, but his music will live forever. Let us know which one of his songs had the greatest impact on you...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gospel recording artist Walter Hawkins at 2:48 PST July 11th at his home in Ripon. For the last two years, Hawkins has been battling pancreatic cancer. He was 61 years old and had a tremendous impact on Gospel music.