The rising harpist explores spirituals, musical ancestors and the influence of church on her new album, Take Me to the Water.

Sacred Harp Singers from Pierce County and from as far away as Minnesota, Newfoundland, Canada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin attended the 28th annual All Day Sacred Harp Sing in Hoboken last Saturday.

The winner of the 20th season of “American Idol” is making his way to the Chesterfield County Jail on Tuesday to sing to inmates and share his story.