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Mathew Knowles' Spirit Rising Music and Dr. Bobby Cartwright Release “The BEST OF GOSPEL SUPERFEST” |
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| 2009-01-23 | ||
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New Project Showcases Performances Featured on Nationally-Syndicated Urban Gospel TV Show by some of the Top Gospel Artists Including Karen Clark Sheard, Tye Tribbett, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Melvin Williams, Shirley Murdock, Howard Hewett, Angie Winans and Others New York, NY -- Mathew Knowles, President and CEO, Music World Entertainment/Spirit Rising Music and Dr. Bobby Cartwright, Jr. Executive Producer and Founder of Gospel Superfest TV have joined forces to release THE BEST OF GOSPEL SUPERFEST, an 11-track CD and accompanying DVD available in stores on February 10, 2009. The uplifting project contains a special collection of outstanding performances by some of today's top gospel music artists captured at sessions held at Gospel Superfest celebrations in Atlanta, Jacksonville, Florida and New York City. Artists included are Karen Clark Sheard, Tye Tribbett, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Melvin Williams, Shirley Murdock, Howard Hewett, Angie Winans, Ricky Dillard, Professor Wilbur Belton, James Hall & Worship and Praise, Lonnie Hunter and more. Knowles and Cartwright serve as Executive Producers. Viewers and listeners of THE BEST OF GOSPEL SUPERFEST will be treated to selections including "It's Not Over" (Karen Clark Sheard), "Take Me Back" (Ricky Dillard & New G), "I Will Lift" (Trin-i-tee 5:7), "No Way" (Tye Tribbett & GA), "The Lord's Prayer" (Angie Winans) and "Say Amen" (Howard Hewett), among others [full track listing below]. The motivation behind releasing the CD/DVD project came from viewers of the TV series who continually asked, "Where can I get a copy of the program I just saw? Is it available on DVD? I would love a copy for a friend, etc." With Gospel Superfest celebrations having a reputation of being one of the most spiritually impacting and uplifting concert series in urban America, Knowles saw the need to join with Dr. Cartwright to meet the needs of the continuous requests by fans, resulting in the release of the first Gospel Superfest CD and DVD. "I am excited about the partnership with Dr. Bobby Cartwright, Jr. on THE BEST OF GOSPEL SUPERFEST CD. Gospel music has always been important to our family and through this CD, hopefully we will inspire and touch the lives of thousands of people all over the world who will enjoy some of the best performers in Gospel Music," states Mathew Knowles, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment/Spirit Rising Music. Gospel Superfest TV specials are now carried by several broadcast and cable networks including TBN, The Gospel Music Channel, The Word Network, The Daystar TV Network and ION Media Networks. Gospel Superfest has become one of the top national events dedicated to black gospel music television, its production, expansion and most importantly, its preservation. Backed by some of the largest corporations in America, Gospel Superfest TV has been seen by millions of viewers during its illustrious ten year history. "I am very honored to release this compilation DVD/CD with the Musicworld/Spirit Rising organization," says Dr. Cartwright. "And I thank Mr. Knowles for making this project come to life. Some of the Gospel Superfest's most dynamic performances are on this inaugural DVD/CD. It is truly a must have for any gospel music enthusiast." In 1998, Dr. Cartwright received a vision from God to produce a national TV show that would accomplish several things-expand the gospel music TV landscape, uplift and inspire TV audiences around the world and offer opportunities for new and up-and-coming gospel artists. This was a huge task for someone who had never produced a national TV show, and also had no contacts to call upon to get a quick tutorial. However, with much contemplation, some reservation at first, but practicing faith, the Gospel Superfest was implemented as a three-day festival in the city of Louisville, KY. Eleven years later, Gospel Superfest has become the most widely distributed urban gospel TV show in history and the highest-rated black gospel TV show in syndication (cumulatively speaking) for four consecutive years. It's the only gospel production in syndication, to originate from the entertainment capital of the world (New York City) for three consecutive years (2004, 2005 and 2006). Somehow, this then novice production team, with this God given vision, pulled off what many deemed as impossible. The Best Of Gospel Superfest CD/DVD Track Listing:
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