Hundreds of gospel music hopefuls and veteran singers, comedians and rappers have registered for The Allstate Gospel Superfest Opening Act Contest. The Allstate Gospel Superfest will first travel to six US cities in search of this year's "Opening Act" with an American Idol" style audition process.
The world's top artists and songs in the realm of gospel are coming together again on Gotta Have Gospel! 6, the anticipated sixth installment of this best-selling, multi-artist compilation series, due in stores October 14 via Integrity Music/Sony-BMG.
The greatest names ever in gospel music will be featured on-air, online and on-demand as Gospel Music Channel (GMC) television network celebrates the first-ever National Gospel Music Heritage Month across multiple platforms in September.
Stellar Award® nominee Wanda Nero Butler once again puts her stamp of energy and genuine love for God on every song on her upcoming project No Failure to release October 14, 2008 on Motor City Praise Records.
The legislation in the House of Representatives (H.Con. Res. 370) and the Senate (S. Res. 595) designates September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month," honoring gospel music for its valuable long-standing contributions to American culture.
The legendary gospel performer and Washington, D.C. resident known for his church anthems “Total Praise” and “Center of My Joy” will perform at the DNC’s first-ever interfaith gathering that kicked off the convention Sunday, August 24, 2008 @ 2 p.m. MT at the Wells Fargo Theater inside the Colorado Convention Center.
Central South Music Distribution's Director of Distribution Terry Woods recently married Missa Pruitt on July 26, 2008 in Pruitt's hometown of Huntsville, TN. Woods' sisters and his recording artist brother Jerard Woods and Jerard's wife, Jovaun, all sang in tribute of the occasion.
The Victory in Praise Music and Arts Seminar Mass Choir (V.I.P.) and Pastor John P. Kee unite for a seventh project, LIVE IN MIAMI, being released September 2. The 12 track CD features Fred Hammond (“The Glory”); Lowell Pye (“Yes We Can” and “I’m Covered”) and Nikki Ross (“Our God”) in addition to Earnest Pugh (“Just For Me”), LeJuene Thompson (“Favor”) and many other extraordinary voices handpicked by the one-of-a-kind John P. Kee who helmed production of the CD.
Featuring classic and contemporary holiday favorites, Franklin's first holiday album in her illustrious career, will take the listener on a journey of Franklin's musical evolution, featuring songs infused with her trademark gospel, soul, R&B, and classical styles.
The album is filled with powerful displays of boldness and choral structure. With 12 of the freshest church-service-to-go tracks, WORLD’S BADDEST CHOIRS brings a twist to the gospel choir movement with selections from Youthful Praise featuring James JJ Hairston, James Hall and Worship & Praise, and B. Chase Williams & ShaBach.
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.
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.
