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Gospel Music Association Looks to Build Membership

Membership supports the production of GMA Dove Awards, gospel/Christian music’s once-a-year opportunity to fully capture the national spotlight as well as valuable GMA events and professional development programs like GMA Music Week and GMA Academy events geared towards artists, songwriters, and worship leaders.

GRAMMY-Nominated Smooth Jazz Singer/Pianist Angie Winans to Release First Book

Winans will reveal her private grieving process after the death of her beloved brother Ronald in a moving new book entitled A Love that Heals: Letting God’s Love Give You Hope in Times of Grief (Howard Books/Simon & Schuster $13.99 List). The book helps readers connect with Angie's personal journey through grief, while helping them deal with their own loss.

Gospel Today “I WILL HELP” Campaign

Gospel Today Magazine’s current issue was BANNED from a major chain of Christian bookstores for “coverage” of Women Pastors. Gospel Today needs your support! The Urban Christian Community must have a strong print media representation that remains FREE to tell our story!

Zomba Gospel Releases New Music From Grammy Award Winning Hezekiah Walker & LFC

Hezekiah Walker, one of the most renowned voices of Gospel music is putting the final touches on his 13th CD, SOULED OUT, scheduled for release November 4, 2008. Partly inspired by these new avenues for spreading the Word, SOULED OUT is the next chapter in Walker’s music ministry.

Dove Award Winning Group 1 Crew Scheduled to Release “Ordinary Dreamers”

The highly anticipated sophomore project from Fervent Records’, Group 1 Crew, is scheduled to release September 16, 2008. Ordinary Dreamers is the follow up to their Dove Award Winning self-titled debut in the Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year category this past April.

Zomba Gospel Releases “And There Was Christmas!” In Stores October 28

The perfect accompaniment to the upcoming holiday season will be in-stores October 28. AND THERE WAS CHRISTMAS! is a celebratory CD that delivers Christmas cheer from some of Gospel music’s greatest performers.

Gospel Music Artist Micah Stampley Releases New CD “Ransomed” In Stores November 11

The 16-track project showcases the Houston-based artists' staggering vocal power and sensitivity.

Carla Tolbert Taylor Takes Memphis Regional for the Allstate Gospel Superfest Opening Act Contest!

Carla Tolbert Taylor was a last minute walk up contestant, arriving to the competition with her husband and brother-in-law, and has now captured the Memphis Regional for The Allstate Gospel Superfest Opening Act Contest.

Gospel Music Heritage Month Going Strong on GMC

More of the greatest names, past-present-and-future, in gospel music will be seen on Gospel Music Channel (GMC) television network as GMC's on-air celebration of the country's first-ever Gospel Music Heritage Month this September.

Worship Artist Stephen Hurd to Release New CD; Times of Refreshing Available in October

Integrity Music announces the January 27 release of Times of Refreshing, a live worship album featuring artist and songwriter Stephen Hurd. The CD, his third with Integrity, following the critically acclaimed My Destiny and A Call to Worship.

Richard Smallwood Barred from White House’s Black Music Month

Gospel legend and six time Grammy nominee Richard Smallwood, a pillar within the Gospel community for such anthems as “Total Praise” and “Center of My Joy”, was recently barred from the Bush Administration’s Black Music Month Celebration.

Atlanta City Council Proclaims September as Gospel Music Heritage Month in Atlanta

The Atlanta City Council proclaimed September as Gospel Music Heritage Month In Atlanta at a special ceremony in the atrium of Atlantas City Hall on Sept. 15.

Allstate Gospel Superfest Dodges Hurricane Ike to Complete St. Louis & Dallas Auditions!

The producers of The Allstate Gospel Superfest traveled to St. Louis, MO and Dallas, TX this past weekend for the second leg of its three week national tour! The show witnessed some very talented singers, rappers and comedians in the heartland of America and held sessions for the first time in the states of Missouri and Texas.

Kingdom Records Follows Back to Back Gold Success with Several New Releases

Kingdom Records continues to produce hit making Gospel music that "pierces the kingdom of darkness ... and enlarges the kingdom of God."

Sean Simmonds Hears the Unheard Cries!

Sean Simmonds partners with “Children Without a Voice USA”. An organization that raises public awareness of the pervasiveness and cruelty of child abuse in America.

Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers Deliver Inspired 7th CD ‘Just the Beginning’ In Stores October 28

Just The Beginning, Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr singers reunite to deliver a powerful opus of good ‘ole church music with Carr’s trademark cross-generational, cross-cultural appeal.

New Mary Mary CD The Sound Available October 21

With able assistance from longtime producer and collaborator Warryn Campbell, Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell, the real life sisters better known as Mary Mary, weave their love of truth-grounded Gospel music into a tuneful blend of R&B, pop, soul, jazz, electronic music and more.

Deleon to Release Contemporary New Album “Here in Me”

After a long absence, Deleon returns to the Gospel music scene with an all-new wonderfully unique album, HERE IN ME. The new CD also signifies the launch of Deleon’s own record label, Demari Entertainment that will be distributed through Arrow Records/Universal Music.

Allstate Gospel Superfest Raps Up New York City and DC over the weekend!

United Television, the producers of The Allstate Gospel Superfest traveled to New York City and Washington DC this past weekend for the first of a three week national tour and talent search for this year's Allstate Gospel Superfest Opening Act.

San Diego Native and Gospel Celebrity Tonex Stars in the Dazzling Smash Hit Dreamgirls

Highly acclaimed Gospel artist,Tonex, will make his major acting debut in the newest productionof "Dreamgirls" by the San Diego Musical Theatre(SDMT).

TRIN-I-TEE 5:7 to Release "Deluxe" Version Of GRAMMY® Nominated "T57" In Stores September 30

Spirit Rising Music's and contemporary gospel's #1 trio, Trin-i-tee 5:7, are gearing up to re-release T57 DELUXE EDITION, an enhanced CD version of their Dove Award and GRAMMY® nominated T57, which will include four new songs and two videos. New CD in store September 30.

Dottie Peoples Launches New Label, DP Muzik Group, and Debut CD Release, “Do It!”

DP Muzik Group is the new home of all of Dottie People’s recordings going forward, including “Do It!,” the label’s debut CD and the next installment to her ever-growing roster of great gospel music.

Candi Staton‘s “When Will I?” to be Featured in New Tyler Perry Film

The voice of music legend Candi Staton is making its first appearance in a Tyler Perry film. Staton’s song “When Will I?” is featured in the new Tyler Perry film “The Family That Preys…” that opens nationally on September 12, 2008

Bishop T.D. Jakes Unveils A New Christmas CD “The Gift Remains”

The twelve-song collection features Mary Mary, Brian McKnight, Kirk Whalum and BeBe & CeCe Winans among others. The project boasts seasonal favorites and brand new yuletide offerings.

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