GospelCity - industry_newsGospel Music industry_newshttp://www.gospelcity.comMon, 5 Jan 2009 10:25:04 -0500 Top 20 Most Beautiful Gospel Artists listhttp://www.gospelcity.com/industry/industry/391Shereese Hair & Beauty's Lifestyle Magazine, announces the results of their Top 20 Most Beautiful Gospel Artists list. Over 1000 gospel music lovers were polled and asked the following question: "Who is the most beautiful gospel artist?"The Clark Sisters New DVD Debuts at #1 on Christian Video Charthttp://www.gospelcity.com/industry/industry/390The DVD is the first released in a new partnership between the Gospel Music Channel, which produced and world premiered the show as part of their Front Row Live concert series, and EMI Gospel.Kirk Franklin Named "Best Gospel Artist" at 2007 Bet Awards!http://www.gospelcity.com/industry/industry/389Franklin was selected from a group of gospel musical greats also nominated in the same category including Shirley Caesar, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Dave Hollister and Mary Mary. Marvin Winans Jr. Launches His Own Labelhttp://www.gospelcity.com/industry/industry/388One of the founding members of `90s gospel super group Winans Phase 2, Marvin Winans Jr. has officially launched his own recording label, M2 Entertainment with an exclusive agreement with Central South Distribution.Christian Musics WOW Brand Gets New Leader with Hiring Of Ryan Mcneary From Shop at Home and Aolhttp://www.gospelcity.com/industry/industry/387Ryan McNeary assumed the position of WoW Brand Director this month, and is charged with bringing fresh focus to the brand that has sold more than 20 million albums and videos in the past 12 years. Hearitfirst.Com And The Gospel Music Association Present Second Annual Battle Of The Bands Competitihttp://www.gospelcity.com/industry/industry/386The contest winner will perform live at the Gospel Music Associations 2007 Music in the Rockies July 29- August 4 in Estes Park, Colo.Bishop T.D. Jakes Dexterity Sounds To Reissue Catalogue Via Rhino/Wea Entertainmenthttp://www.gospelcity.com/industry/industry/385On July 10, 2007 the label will reissue 9 titles that were previously distributed via EMI Gospel/Chordant.Gospel Marketing and Promotions Company To Assist The Independent Artisthttp://www.gospelcity.com/industry/industry/384ECI is joining forces with Philadelphias Mann Center for their summer concert series featuring CeCe Winans, Donald Lawrence, Martha Munizzi and Israel & New Breed.Hillsong United Debuts At #1 On Billboard Christian And Gospel Charthttp://www.gospelcity.com/industry/industry/383All of the Above released on May 22 in the United States sold 10,505 units in the first week, putting it not only at the top of the Billboard Christian/Gospel Albums chart, but also #1 on the Nielsen Christian SoundScan chart. The Worship Network Becomes Part Of Verizons Promising Fios Tv Digital Channel Line-Uphttp://www.gospelcity.com/industry/industry/382ION Media, formerly known as PAX, negotiated a carriage agreement with Verizon under which Verizon FiOS TV will carry ION Television, IONs flagship network, and IONs 24-hour multi-cast diginets, which include The Worship Network as well as qubo, ION Life and iMetro.