JEFF TURNER

Mark Conklin’s ambitious project “The Gospel According To Mark” has received a prestigious GRAMMY nomination in the Roots Gospel Album category, marking a significant milestone for the artist and his collaborators.

The album, which tells the Gospel of Mark through a unique combination of song and narration, features an impressive array of talent, including legendary disco singer Gloria Gaynor as narrator. The project brings together a remarkable collection of guest artists, showcasing the collaborative spirit of the gospel music community.

Among the notable tracks is “Make Way,” featuring the powerful vocals of Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. The album also includes contributions from an all-star lineup of performers including actress and singer Rita Wilson, country music veteran T. Graham Brown, “The Voice” finalist Wendy Moten, bluegrass queen Rhonda Vincent, and country star John Berry.

Reflecting on the nomination, Conklin expressed his gratitude and excitement: “Big shout out to everyone at Stowtown, but also our narrator, Gloria Gaynor, and all of our special guests,” he said.

We’re just honored that we get to tell the story of the Gospel of Mark in song and narration form. Just really excited. I don’t think I’ll ever get over it.”

The nomination recognizes not only Conklin’s creative vision but also the collaborative effort of the entire production team at Stowtown Records who helped bring this unique musical interpretation of scripture to life.