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WOW GOSPEL 2009 In Stores Now!

WOW GOSPEL 2009 is an exuberant mix of Gospel music’s most chart-topping hits and groundbreaking artists. A 32 track collection of riveting music, deftly combining poignant ballads and high energy hand-clappers,



Pastor Rick Warren Joins Shari Addison, Regina Belle and Micah Stampley at Church Inaugural Ball

Rick Warren, senior pastor of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, California and best-selling author of The Purpose Driven Life joined gospel music artists Shari Addison, Regina Belle and Micah Stampley at the African American Church Inaugural Ball along with the leaders of African American churches to commemorate and celebrate the inauguration of President Barack Obama.



G.I. Partners with Blacksmoke/World Wide Gospel on New CD “God’s Image” Due in Stores April 7, 2009

The hills are alive with the sound of music and it’s a funky sound blasting from the mountains of Richmond, Virginia where a local group named G.I. is about to take their progressive urban sound global.



Mathew Knowles' Spirit Rising Music and Dr. Bobby Cartwright Release “The BEST OF GOSPEL SUPERFEST”

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 Inauguration of President Barack H. Obama

People from far and wide, all nationalities, creeds, shapes, sizes, young and old packed the streets of our Nations Capital on January 20th, 2009 for the Inauguration of President Barack H. Obama.



Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival Announces 2009 Trailer Competition

For the first time in the three-year history of the Festival, Tribeca and ESPN have created a unique competition to find the official Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival trailer that will be scheduled to play prior to all of the films in this year’s sports film festival.



24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Award Winners

It was another year of gospel music excellence as the 24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards concluded at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on January 17. Check out this year’s winners!



Newsboys Call On Fans To “Join The Tribe” This Spring

Award-winning supergroup newsboys kicks off 2009 with its 35-city “Join The Tribe” tour in February. Also on the tour is Jody Davis, who has re-joined newsboys after a five-year hiatus.



Chicago Alderman Toni Preckwinkle Honors Chicago's Kingdom Records

Kingdom Records was awarded for having only the second Chicago Gospel artist(s) in the last twenty-five years with back to back Gold records for their powerhouse praise & worship choir Shekinah Glory Ministry (SGM).



The Stellar Awards Hit Nashville, Tenn. taping at the Grand Ole Opry House on Saturday, Jan 17

Confirmed performers for the star-studded show include, Kirk Franklin, Deitrick Haddon, Heather Headley, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Tye Tribbett, Dionne Warwick, Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC’s and gospel rapper Da’ T.R.U.T.H.



GRAMMY® Award-Winning Artist Smokie Norful to Release New "Live" CD and DVD on April 7, 2009

Multiple award-winning artist Smokie Norful will release SMOKIE NORFUL LIVE, his fourth CD offering recorded live at The Cannon Center in Memphis. Norful will once again display his talents as a prolific songwriter who can deliver relevant songs that speak grace, hope and truth to a public that is in need of these qualities during today's trying times.



Donnie McClurkin to Join All-Star Line-Up for 10TH Anniversary Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

The commemorative presentation of the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration (SBGC) will be held as part of the National Football League’s sanctioned events held in conjunction with Super Bowl XLIII on Friday, January 30, 2009 at the Sun Dome at University of South Florida



Kathy Taylor Live: The Worship Experience

‘Live: The Worship Experience’ Kathy Taylor is already being dubbed as an amazing collection of songs which are designed to usher the listeners into the presence of the Living God.



GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame to Induct Michael W. Smith, Dolly Parton, Dr. Bobby Jones and others

The GMA Foundation (GMAF) will induct artists Michael W. Smith, Dolly Parton, Dr. Bobby Jones and The Dixie Hummingbirds along with music producer Lari Goss into the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame on Feb. 2



Loretta Faison, Sister of Maurette Brown Clark Passes

The Malaco Music Group regrets to inform you that Maurette Brown Clark’s sister, Loretta Faison, passed after a brief illness on Saturday, January 3, 2008.



GRAMMY Winning Gospel Maverick Donald Lawrence has Returned with New Radio Hit “Back II Eden”

Ground-breaking singer, songwriter and producer Donald Lawrence has taken a breather from creating hits for a who’s who in gospel music to finally record his sophomore CD The Law of Confession, Part 1 (Quiet Water/ Zomba Gospel). His first solo set since 2004, the new project is set for a February 3, 2009 release.



New CD From Sunday Best Winner Crystal Aikin In Stores January 13, 2009

Crystal Aikin, winner of Black Entertainment Television’s “Sunday Best” is gearing up for her forthcoming Zomba Gospel release. The self-titled CRYSTAL AIKIN will be in stores January 13, 2009.




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