Freedia has long leaned on gospel music in low moments, and now she’s processing her emotions through the songs of Pressing Onward, which she's performed on stages all summer.

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Big Freedia about her new album, "Pressing Onward," and how her childhood singing in the church led her to this moment, fusing gospel with her signature bounce music.

Big Freedia and Billy Porter have joined today for “Holy Shuffle,” a spirited track from the former’s forthcoming debut gospel album Pressing Onward. In a world where faith is often used to divide, ...

On her new album Pressing Onward, out Aug. 8, Big Freedia returns to her roots, bringing gospel harmonies and hopeful messages of faith together with bounce beats. The album draws a throughline ...