Lonnie Hunter Drops New Song & Talks Gospel Hall of Fame Honor

Gospel legend Lonnie Hunter is flowing into a new season of his career—literally. He joined Get Up Mornings with Erica Campbell to debut his calming new single Flow Like a River, a worship song he says was created with everyday churchgoers in mind.

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“The fact that Griff started singing it and he doesn’t normally sing—that’s exactly what I wanted,” Hunter shared, explaining how the song was written so that anyone, not just trained vocalists, could sing it comfortably in church. “Aretha Franklin told me once, ‘People buy what they can sing along to,’” he added.

Host Erica Campbell praised the song’s soothing energy and singable structure, calling it both “calming and relaxing.” Griff even chimed in with a few impromptu notes, drawing laughs from the entire studio.

Hunter also made headlines recently after being named a 2025 inductee into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame—an honor that caught him completely off guard. “You don’t have the eyes other people have when they’re looking at you,” he said about being recognized for his career, which spans decades and includes roles as a choir director, artist, radio host, and television personality.

Recounting the moment he found out, Hunter said he was leaving a concert at the Stellar Awards when someone told him, “We’ve been looking for you… We want to honor you.” Initially, he thought they wanted him to host the ceremony—only to realize he was being inducted.

But the surprises didn’t stop there. In true Griff fashion, the conversation turned humorous when he revealed that Hunter once modeled for S-Curl. “I wasn’t on the box,” Lonnie clarified. “But I was the S-Curl man for about six years. That product bought my house!”

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Erica jokingly encouraged Griff to consider a man weave endorsement next. “They’re out here!” she laughed, as the crew went on a comedic detour that had everyone in stitches.

On a more personal note, Hunter shared that he’s now living in Napa, California, embracing the West Coast life after many years of serving in ministry around the country.

Fans can catch season three of The Lonnie Hunter Show on the Rhema Television Network and stream Flow Like a River on all digital platforms.

Follow Lonnie on social media at @LonnieHunterMusic1, and don’t forget to check out his latest single and TV show—both spreading the joy, humor, and heart he’s known for.

“Every time I call y’all, we just go,” he joked. “Now we talking about do-rags—crazy.”
But that’s exactly what fans love: a mix of inspiration, laughter, and authenticity.

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