Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who died Tuesday in Baton Rouge, was not only a world-famous preacher but also one of the bestselling gospel music artists of all time.

Swaggart had two cousins who made it big in music: rock ’n’ roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis & country star Mickey Gilley.

Swaggart fell victim to his own hypocrisy and public disgrace, and his career never quite recovered. But his teachings ...

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart died yesterday. He’ll be remembered in many ways—as a charismatic preacher and talented singer ...

Swaggart’s mix of old-time gospel, his interpretations of biblical prophecy and his evangelistic crusades spread a particular ...

Rev. Jimmy Swaggart on stage during a "crusade" at the Capital Centre in Largo, Maryland, on Sept. 28, 1986. (Sharon Farmer ...