- Daily Praise

Gospelbreak recently caught up with Sunday Best Season 3 finalist, Elder Goldwire McLendon. The eldest American contemporary solo artist signed to a record deal and charismatic McLendon has been singing for decades. Prior to his journey as a contestant on Season 3 BET’s Sunday Best, where he was first-runner-up to Le’Andria Johnson, he has been […]

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Praise 1300 extends our deepest condolences to Elder Goldwire McLendon and family in the passing of his wife Ruth, who transitioned January 25. Read more about Mother McLendon’s life and music here.  Those who aren’t already familiar with the McLendons’ tenure with Philadelphia gospel ensemble and Savoy recording group The Savettes, will more than likely remember Elder […]

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Elder Goldwire McLendon spent seven decades ministering to people in song and words before he had the opportunity to minister on a world-wide stage as a contestant on Season 3 of BET’s Sunday Best, the world’s leading gospel competition television show.  The spirited and charismatic 79-year-old gained a large and devoted group of fans as […]