For the first time in American history, the nominees had a formal, televised conversation with one of the nation's leading pastors - Dr. Rick Warren of Saddleback Church -- at the Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency.
Pastor Gregg Patrick (The Bridge) with other colleagues garners support from President Bush for THE GOSPEL HERITAGE MONTH initiative.
Shannon Whitson of Estes Park, Colo., Maggie Erickson of Frisco, Texas and Shelly Johnson of Franklin, Tenn. were the big winners coming out of the 34th GMA Music in the Rockies, held last week in Estes Park, Colorado.
Washington, D.C. playright Patrice Reynolds is staging her first play this week and it features a cameo appearance by Marvin Winans Jr.(formerly of Winans Phase 2).
REST crosses all musical genres to incorporate R&B, Jazz, rock and hip-hop all laced together with what Niyoki describes as “a central theme of hope and love for Jesus Christ.”
Zomba Label Group executives present Gospel great Marvin Sapp with a plaque commemorating RIAA-certified Gold sales of his 7th CD “THIRSTY.”
While Quiet Water/Verity/Zomba preps for the new project for release, Lawrence is also on board as the tour emcee at each of the 11 markets and the finale.
GospelCity extends our condolences to both families of Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes in this very difficult time.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 18, 2008 at Hope Presbyterian Church, 8500 Walnut Grove, Cordova, Tennessee from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to celebrate the life of pioneering soul icon Isaac Hayes, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.
You may already know that Dan Evans appeared on THE BIGGEST LOSER COUPLES, SEASON FIVE, but there is much more to his story. The Frankfort, IL native took the self esteem boost he got from his 136-pound weight loss on the program and invested it in his longtime dream of becoming a country music artist.
The Rev. John P. Kee, Pastor of the New Life Fellowship Center, is known for bringing us the best in gospel music but he is also known for helping communities throughout the world with a generous heart.
On its first day of digital release, This is Our God download sales are surging and the CD is now the 6th most-downloaded album on iTunes all-genre chart as well as at No. 1 on the iTunes Christian/Gospel Download Chart.
After completing national television tapings for WGN’s SINGSATION and BET’S BOBBY JONES GOSPEL, Damita filmed a music video in Dallas, Texas. This enticing, upscale production places her square in the middle of what’s happening in urban and contemporary Gospel music.
Young and young-at-heart gospel fans are now chirping about the energetic radio smash “My Name is Victory” by Jonathan Nelson & Purpose, which is currently sitting at #8 on the Billboard Hot Gospel Songs chart with a bullet.
Youthful, worshipful and danceable, the 12-track OUTLOUD! is a natural musical extension of Spensha Baker, and contains a mix of musical styles with universal messages of faith, hope and love.
Two of gospel’s brightest young stars Bryan Wilson and Jonathan Nelson have brilliant projects on the market destined to represent the next generation of gospel music in a big way and Dr. Bobby Jones is showcasing them both on his hit Gospel Music Channel program “Next Generation” this Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 8:00 PM.
Dr. Bobby Jones is in Jet Magazine for the first time and has been commissioned by White House to represent the US in China for the Olympic Games.
At 4:45 in the morning on July 30th, the world lost a gospel music treasure. Margaret “Babe” Allison passed away leaving a legacy behind her that has inspired generations. Two memorial services will be held in her honor.
The new CD from iroCc Williams entitled “BORN A KING” features banging tracks from a lot of untapped talent representing diverse styles; but the real draws are the thought provoking, transparent and heartfelt lyrics. Lyrics that express in his own manner; his love and passion for Jesus Christ.
Over one thousand people packed Washington Temple COGIC in Brooklyn NY to say a final earthly farewell to Betty and Daniel "DJ" Wright on Monday, July 28, 2008 at 10 am. A very somber mood filled the air as the two caskets were wheeled into place. The sad reality of the occasion had surfaced.
The Shekinah Glory Ministry Live (Kingdom Records/Universal) double CD was certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), with over 500,000 units sold.
Produced by Dre & Vidal (Alicia Keys, Usher), Warryn Campbell (Kanye West, Mary Mary) Tim & Bob (Bobby Valentino), and Percy Bady (Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond), REVEALED is a genius work that continues to solidify Haddon as one of the most prolific and talented artists in the Urban Gospel genre.
The internationally-acclaimed African Children’s Choir was invited to perform at the White House on July 30th for a bill signing ceremony held for the renewal and expansion of the Global AIDS Initiative.
