VGR Entertainment Plans To Change The Face Of Gospel Music

Gospel music will never be the same with the introduction of VGR Entertainment, a brand new multi-faceted company specifically targeting Christian music artists. Officially opening its doors on January 1, 2006, VGR Entertainmententered the marketplace with one mission in mind – to redefine the ministry of music. VGR Entertainment plans to attain this goal through its record label, artist management, publishing company, production and consulting services.

VGR is the vision of famed preacher, industry executive and author Elder Vikki Johnson. With her two partners, prominent figures in the music industry – Gerald Scott and Russell Webster - VGR Entertainment has partnered with the Jordan Entertainment Group, headed by industry “mover-and- shaker” Jazzy Jordan and Koch Distribution, which will be distributing all the company’s releases.

VGR Entertainment is busting out of the gate with some of the brightest rising stars in the genre. IZZY, known as the “urban psalmist”, is sure to bless worshippers to their knees with his debut single In Awe Of You from the recently released CD of the same name. Also joining the VGR roster is praise and worship artist, Darien Dennis. The Fredericksburg, VA native and son of Bishop Ralph and Deborah Dennis has the uncanny ability to deftly incorporate traditional and contemporary vibes while giving all honor and praise to God. His CD, New Place, recorded with his choir Living Worship, under the VGR banner was released nationally on May 23, 2006. Derek Triplett is VGR’s most recent signing and comes to the label with noted songwriting credits to his name. Triplett is probably best known for penning the powerful cut, I’m Grateful, from the grund- breaking praise and worship CD, Bow Down & Worship Him from the Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Mass Choir. A Bishop with the United Covenant Churches of Christ under the ministerial guidance of Bishop Larry Trotter, Triplett is Founder and Pastor of Hope Fellowship Church in Daytona Beach, Florida. He will be recording his debut CD on November 2, 2006 at his home church.

Along with its signed artists, VGR Entertainment has a roster of affiliated artists including award-winning singer/songwriter Carmen Calhoun, praise and worship recording artist Sonya Pass, and Caribbean Gospel Music Association Marlin Award nominee Lisa Kemp-Williams. With VGR’s signed and affiliated artists, the company plans to propel music ministry and change the face of gospel music. For more information about VGR Entertainment, log on to www.vgrentertainment.com.