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Madam Vice President? Kamala Harris
With California Sen. Kamala Harris now cemented as Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s running mate, Gov. Gavin Newsom could soon face the politically perilous decision of whom to select as her replacement in the U.S. Senate. The appointment promises to be one of ...
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August 11th, 2020
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Tamela Mann struggled with playing Cora
With a strong push from Tyler Perry, Tamela Mann, who has appeared in several of Perry’s other plays and her own TV show, The Browns (with David), is now an actress, a role she once feared. Because she conquered that fear to be successful doing what she once could ...
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July 14th, 2020
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CeCe Winans Baby Announcement
Cece Winans excited about the new "Love" coming this Holiday season
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July 14th, 2020
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The Autobiography of Richard Smallwood
Total Praise: the Autobiography of Richard Smallwood tells the story of loss, love, grief, mental illness, and victory.
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December 10th, 2019
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Chicago Mourns The Late Rev. Clay Evans
Evans was the founder of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and pastored there for 50 years
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December 5th, 2019
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Donnie Debut’s at #1
Donnie McClurkin debuted at #1 on the Soundscan
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December 5th, 2019
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BTS:The Clark Sister’s Biopic
Gospel Music fans around the world are gearing up to see the lives of some legendary gospel singing sisters unfold on the silver screen. Under the influence and leadership of their choirmaster/mother, Church of God in Christ Minister of Music leader, Dr.Mattie Moss Clark. ...
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December 5th, 2019
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Encore: Madea’s Farewell Play Tour
Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Farewell Play Tour” is making it’s final encore performances in select cities. “Madea’s Farewell Play Tour” will be Perry’s 21st stage play and could be Mabel “Madea” Simmons’ last hurrah. Perry announced he was retiring the beloved character ...
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December 5th, 2019
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Tasha Cobbs Leonard Re-Releases ‘Smile’
GRAMMY® Award winner Tasha Cobbs Leonard is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of her debut album, Smile, by making the newly remastered album available for the first time since 2011. The fan-favorite album, which was independently released by Tasha Cobbs Ministries in ...
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November 28th, 2019
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RCA Inspirations Top’s Billboard Decade Charts
RCA Inspiration has garnered multiple hit rankings on Billboard’s Decade-End Gospel Charts for the 2010s, as history-making artists, albums, compilations, and singles have all continued to make an enduring impact over the past decade. Encompassing the decade’s chart ...
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November 28th, 2019
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NEW VIDEO: Kanye West Releases ‘Closed on Sunday’
Closed on Sunday’ follows up the video for Ray West-featured, ‘Follow God‘. Jesus Is King, via Def Jam/G.O.O.D, has been nothing short of phenomenal for the music mogul, selling the biggest first-week numbers of the year with 276,224 streams plus sales, his ninth consecutive
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November 28th, 2019
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Prayers for Jacky Clark-Chisholm & Family
According to a Facebook post by Clark Sister, Dorinda Clark Cole. The family is asking everyone to keep their sister, Jacky Clark-Chisholm, in their prayers after her husband (Glynn Chisholm) passed away on Thanksgiving Day. Chisholm married Glynn Chisholm on May 5, 1973 and
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November 28th, 2019
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Rev. Clay Evans has Passed Away
He will be forever be known throughout the world as The Godfather of ministers, preachers, & pastors everywhere. Charles Jenkins
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November 27th, 2019
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RCA Inspiration celebrates six nominations for the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards
Nominated in the Best Gospel Performance / Song category are Kirk Franklin (“Love Theory”) (Fo Yo Soul / RCA), Travis Greene featuring Jekalyn Carr (“See the Light”) and Koryn Hawthorne featuring Natalie Grant (“Speak The Name”). In the Best Gospel Album category, Franklin, ...
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November 22nd, 2019
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2020 Grammy Nominations Are In
The Grammy Nominee in Gospel have been announced for 2020...
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November 20th, 2019
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Yolanda Adams Is Soul Trains “Lady Of Soul”
Yolanda Adams’ rise to gospel music iconism distinguished her on BET’s Soul Train Awards stage Sunday night (November 17). But well before this honor, Adams’ industry emergence and longstanding Christian faith originated from the pulpits of her hometown. The Texas-bred ...
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November 19th, 2019
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Soul Trains “Best Gospel Artist” is Kirk Franklin
Congratulations Kirk Franklin. Franklin won the Best Gospel/Inspirational Artists category during the LIVE broadcast of The Soul Train Awards on BET. Hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell.
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November 17th, 2019
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Travis Greene’s “BROKEN RECORD” sits at the top of the Album Charts
Broken Record, the new set by singer-songwriter and pastor Travis Greene, starts on Billboard‘s Top Gospel Albums chart (dated Nov. 16) at No. 2, earning 3,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Nov. 7, according to Nielsen Music. ...
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November 17th, 2019
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New Whitney Tell All Says ‘Cece Winans Attempted Intervention’
When she kneeled down and put her arms around Whit’s body, she felt like skin and bones,”
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November 12th, 2019
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Adrienne Getting ‘Real’ about New Look and New Baby
Ever since Adrienne Houghton showed off a slimmer figure to premiere Season 6 of The Real, things have been great. She has a newfound confidence, including when it comes to the clothes she wears. “I went seasons without showing my arms because that was ...
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November 9th, 2019
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Happy Birthday
Wishing Pastor Donnie McClurkin a happy 60th birthday on Saturday November 9. International gospel artiste and songwriter, Donnie McClurkin has released a new single ‘All the Glory’ coming off his forthcoming new album ‘A Different Song’ The new album which is ready ...
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November 9th, 2019
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WATCH: The Official Tour- Tyler Perry Studios
Architectural Digest takes you to Atlanta, Georgia to tour the sprawling Tyler Perry Studios. Home to productions like Marvel’s “Black Panther” and AMC Networks’ “The Walking Dead,” the self-made entertainment legend’s production compound is larger than Warner Bros. and Walt
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November 7th, 2019
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Travis Greene is Back with New Project
Over the course of the 2010s, Travis Greene has emerged as one of the gospel’s most ambitious and plugged-in musical minds. He came up in the era of Kirk Franklin, watching the stylistic exchange between urban contemporary gospel and hip-hop, and took that openness to heart.
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November 7th, 2019
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Kirk Franklin boycotts Dove Awards
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin announced this past week that he will be boycotting future Dove Awards, the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and the Gospel Music Association (GMA), until “tangible plans are put in place to protect and champion diversity.” The GMA Dove Awards, ...
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November 7th, 2019
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RIL-John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon was a magnetic figure … so it’s no surprise most of Hollywood showed up to bid him one last goodbye. The late comedian’s open-casket celebration of life went down Tuesday in L.A. in front of a huge gathering of friends, family and celebs ...
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November 7th, 2019
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Peace Starts With Me Rally
The most celebrated peace rally in the U.S., “Peace Starts With Me,” is coming to Newark! Featuring a 2,000-voice choir, an orchestra and Grammy award winning talent. The Peace Starts With Me rallies gather thousands of people from a wide
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November 7th, 2019
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Commissioned-Reloaded
The group that influenced Jodeci and so many others in secular and faith-based music will reunite on stage Friday, November 8 at the Fox for the Commissioned Reunion Experience – An All White Affair. All six original members of the group – Fred Hammond, Keith ...
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November 7th, 2019
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Kanya West Breaking Gospel Charts
Kanye West’s first faith-based album, Jesus Is King, has made history on Billboard‘s Hot Christian Songs and Hot Gospel Songs charts. As previously reported, the set opens at No. 1 on both the Top Christian Albums and Top Gospel Albums tallies (dated Nov. 9) with
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November 7th, 2019
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Kierra Sheard Releases “Don’t Judge Me” Featuring Missy Elliott
In an exclusive partnership with RCA Inspiration, GRAMMY® nominated and Stellar Award- winning artist Kierra Sheard has released two new singles, “Don’t Judge Me” featuring Hip-Hop icon Missy Elliott (Karew Entertainment/RCA Inspiration) and a solo recording of “Don’t Judge ...
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August 12th, 2019
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The Choir Master signs with Motown Gospel
Motown Gospel is honored to announce the official signing of iconic choirmaster Ricky Dillard today. Known for his skillful directing and inimitable presentation marked by high energy, acrobatics and charisma, the 3-time GRAMMY® nominee will record his Motown Gospel debut ...
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August 12th, 2019
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Le’Andria Johnson – “Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus)”
Watch Here… Season 3 winner Le’Andria Johnson shows off her raw vocal power with a rendition of “Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus)” with Donald Lawrence and the Tri-City Singers.
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August 7th, 2019
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10 Fresh Gospel Acts to Help Get Your Praise On
Gospel music is rooted in the Black church experience of the African-American South and birthed out of the Negro spirituals of slavery. It is a genre that is rhythmic, thankful, interactive and joyful. Despite not being a mainstream pillar, it can be argued that gospel music
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August 7th, 2019
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Jonathan McReynolds and Todd Dulaney featured in latest double-cover magazine
The Gospel at your fingertips anytime, anywhere onlineThe wait is over! The Latest Epic Double- Cover Issue Of Premier Gospel & Christian Music Magazine Is Out Now. The latest epic double cover issue features eOne recording artists Todd Dulaney and Jonathan McReynolds. ...
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August 7th, 2019
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Bebe Winans – Laughter Just Like A Medicine ft. K.S.
Bebe Winans – Laughter Just Like A Medicine ft. K.S. (Official Video) “One day I locked myself out of the house and instead of becoming angry, I chose Laughter, which made my situation easier to endure. As I waited in the garage for the locksmith, I sat and wrote this song. ...
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August 7th, 2019
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25 BEST BLACK GOSPEL SONGS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO IN 2019
SEE YOU AGAIN – ANTHONY EVANS This song knocked me out when I first heard it. I decided this was the gospel song I was finally going to try in my church. So we got the (predominantly white) worship team together, rehearsed it like crazy. Yep, it came out like a long-lost U2 ...
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August 7th, 2019
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Isaac Carree Returns With First Album In Six Years ‘No Risk…No Reward’
“There’s no one like me because God only made one me and I’m comfortable doing me,” confesses award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Isaac Carree. “So I embrace whatever comes with that!” Carree has been converting listeners to believers ever since he launched his ...
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August 7th, 2019
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Kirk Franklin and his upcoming biopic
Modern-day gospel king Kirk Franklin seems ripe for a biopic based on his life — and one is in the works. The “Stomp” singer, who dropped on the scene in 1993 with Kirk Franklin and the Family, will serve as executive producer for a movie for Sony through his label, Fo Yo ...
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August 7th, 2019
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Post Game Concert featuring Fred Hammond
Driven by 22 points from Rookie of the Year candidate Arike Ogunbowale, the Dallas Wings (6-15) snapped a six-game losing skid with an 87-64 (8-12) victory over the New York Liberty. The 23-point win is the largest margin of victory against the Liberty in franchise history, ...
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August 7th, 2019
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Weekly Post: Top 5 Gospel Songs
Love Theory- Kirk Franklin Deliver Me (This is My Exodus)- Donald Lawrence You Know My Name (Live)- Tasha Cobbs Leonard Unstoppable- Koryn Hawthorne Blessings on Blessings- Anthony Brown & group therAPy
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August 7th, 2019
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Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbett and more highlight WIDU Gospel Concert
Tickets go sale Aug. 16 for an Oct. 12 Crown Coliseum concert featuring Hezekiah Walker, Tye Tribbett, Yolanca Adams and J.J. Hairston. Tickets go on sale Aug. 16 for the WIDU anniversary celebration at the Crown Coliseum Oct. 12. The show will feature gospel artists ...
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August 7th, 2019
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Maurette Brown Clark collaborates with Kim Burrell and Marvin Sapp
Stellar Award winning and Dove Award nominated singer-songwriter, Maurette Brown Clark, has dropped a music video for her Billboard Top 20 Gospel Airplay radio single, “I Want God” (Nettie’s Child Music/IndieBlu). The video made its debut on BET.com at this link. Backed by ...
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August 6th, 2019
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Tasha Cobbs-Leonard at The Curvy Fashionista Style Expo
Included with your VIP weekend ticket is admission to this special, inspirational morning session with Gospel recording artist, motivational speaker and plus size fashion designer Tasha Cobbs-Leonard! Read More…
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August 6th, 2019
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Zacardi Cortez and Kierra Sheard at the Gospel Fest New Haven 2019
Gospel Fest New Haven, presented by the Christian Community Commission, Inc., took place August 3-4, 2019 at Goffe Street/DeGale Park in New Haven. The event featured performances by Zacardi Cortez & Kierra Sheard and The Canton Spirituals . There were also performances ...
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August 6th, 2019
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Christina Bell Plays ‘Twinkie Clark’ In ‘The Clark Sisters’ Biopic
“A couple of years ago I went out to Essence Fest and did a tribute for The Clark Sisters, and then three years later I’m like, ‘What the heck. I’m in their movie?'” the gospel performer tells the Recording Academy Gospel singer Christina ...
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August 6th, 2019
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William McDowell releases debut single from upcoming live album,’ The Cry’
Single ‘I Don’t Wanna Leave’ now available Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning worship leader, pastor and author William McDowell has released a new song, “I Don’t Wanna Leave,” available everywhere today. The song was recorded at Redemption to ...
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August 5th, 2019
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Yolanda and Dorinda Perform at the Urban Expo Festival
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Parents, if your children are heading back to school listen up. The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis is preparing for its annual premier event, The Urban Expo Back to School and Community Festival, August 10th and 11th at the America’s Center. Students
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August 5th, 2019
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Cece Winans performs in Memphis at The Orpheum Halloran Centre
The best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans has long since cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in modern music history. Recording and performing as both a solo artist and as a duo with her brother BeBe,
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August 5th, 2019
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U-Church fall lineup to include Travis Greene
Lee University will once again offer an eclectic mix of U-church services this fall, providing students the opportunity to worship together in an atypical chapel format. Fall 2019’s performers include Tauren Wells on Sept. 8, Travis Greene on Oct. 6, and “An Evening of ...
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August 5th, 2019
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Brian Courtney Wilson Launches his ‘JUST B(E)’ Tour 8/23/19 In Atlanta
“I hope we do good and be able to do it again with others,” said three-time Grammy nominated Brian Courtney Wilson about the launch of his “Just B(E)” Tour on August 23, 2019 in Atlanta, GA featuring label-mate Gene Moore as opening act. Brian, who was raised in ...
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August 5th, 2019
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Donnie McClurkin in African Festival Entertainment Line-Up
Africa International House USA, Inc. (AIH) announced its world-class talent line-up for the 30th Annual African Festival of the Arts (AFA), held over the four-day Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30 – Sept. 2. At 30, the AFA is the progenitor of African inspired cultural festivals in
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August 5th, 2019
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Marvin Sapp spearheads Back To School Rally in Hometown
Free backpacks, haircuts and more at Brookside Elementary School Saturday. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — On Saturday, Aug 3 families in need can help their kids get ready to go back to school. Bishop Marvin Sapp and the Lighthouse Family is hosting a Back to School Rally from 2 p.m.
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August 5th, 2019
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‘Hitsville: A Motown Gospel Celebration’ – Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Lexi & More
Motown Records is celebrating 60 years! Hitsville Honors, a tribute to Berry Gordy Jr. and the legacy and impact of Motown Records, is set to be part of the Motown Museum’s 60th anniversary to be held on September ...
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August 5th, 2019
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McDonald’s ‘Black & Positively Golden’ present Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour
McDonald’s announced the return of one of its staple events, the 13th annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. The longest-running, brand-owned gospel music tour is back with an award-winning talent line-up sure to please fans nationwide. The free concert tour began April
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August 1st, 2019
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Newark’s Jubilation Choir Celebrates 20 Years of Grammy-Worthy Gospel
There’s a reason Newark’s Grammy-winning Jubilation Choir has sung alongside heavy hitters including Dionne Warwick, Queen Latifah and the late Ray Charles. Those who buy a ticket to the gospel group’s 20th anniversary show June 22 at NJPAC won’t leave wondering what that ...
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August 1st, 2019
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The ‘Heaven 11’: Gospel Music Expert Lists 11 Most Influential Black Gospel Songs
Baylor University journalism professor and former editor gospel music editor for Billboard Magazine, is celebrating African American Music Appreciation Month in June by leading a national movement to preserve the fast-disappearing legacy of African American sacred music
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August 1st, 2019
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Lee University welcomes Travis Greene in October
Lee University will once again offer an eclectic mix of U-church services this fall, providing students the opportunity to worship together in an atypical chapel format. Fall 2019’s performers include Tauren Wells on Sept. 8, Travis Greene on Oct. 6, and “An Evening of ...
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August 1st, 2019
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Experience Christian Ministries Presents ‘Church at the Park’
Pastor Shep and Dr. Shalonda Crawford of Experience Christian Ministries will host the 3rd Annual Church at the Park on Sunday, August 4, at 11:07 a.m., at the South Park Recreation Center, 345 E. 51st St., in Los Angeles. The free event will feature a worship service, ...
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August 1st, 2019
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TEXAS Gospel Music Excellence Awards 2020
For 21 years, The Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards has recognized independent gospel artist across the state of Texas. This four day gospel experience has been cornerstone of Gospel Music in Texas. The award program recognizes artists and announcers in at least 22 ...
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July 31st, 2019
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Le’Andria Johnson at the Lincoln Music Festival
The three-day festival opening weekend starts July 26 with Youth, Gospel, Soul, Jazz. Friday kicks off at noon with the Lunchtime In The Park and Soulful Seniors segment featuring LaQuin Lay and the Family Tree Jazz Band, Gospel DJ Willie Gee and Gospel singer Darren Deac. ...
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July 31st, 2019
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JJ Hairston & Wife share insight on their new book
*Gospel singer J.J. Hairston and his wife Trina has co–authored a new relationship book titled “A Miracle Marriage,” which aims to serve as a guide for millennial couples on how to make their marriage work, according to The Christian Post. “Truth of the ...
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July 31st, 2019
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San Diego’s Gospel Festival 2019
The Clark Sisters Detroit has birthed some of the greatest singers in the world: Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Vanessa Bell- Armstrong, The Winans family and many others but there is something about The Clark Sisters: Jacky, Twinkie, Dorinda and Karen. The Clark ...
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July 31st, 2019
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Gospel Music on Today’s Culture
Right now, the 51st Annual Convention of the Gospel Music Workshop of America is being held in Atlanta. The hot topic? The state of gospel music. A cross section of people from the gospel community — including pastors, ministers of music, artists and church musicians — will ...
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July 31st, 2019
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Urban Expo & Back to School Community Festival
The area’s largest Back to School Giveaway returns to America’s Center on August 10-11. Over ten thousand backpacks filled with school supplies and 50,000 new pairs of shoes will be given to students and their families over the free two-day event. In addition, a Save Our ...
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July 31st, 2019
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A group of predominately black pastors speak with Trump
President Donald Trump met with a group of predominantly black pastors at the White House Monday as he continued to criticize one of the more prominent African American members of Congress and the city he represents. Along with Vice President Mike Pence, Trump met with
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July 31st, 2019
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Travis Greene collaborates with Dante Bowe
GOSPEL WORSHIP man Dante Bowe, who’s contributed to Bethel Music projects like the ‘Victory’ album, is getting attention for his single “The Giant Is Dead”, a collaboration with gospel star Travis Greene. Said Bowe, “I want to see ...
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July 31st, 2019
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Detroit’s Perfecting Church Choir performs during the first night of the democratic presidential debate
The Perfecting Church Choir took the Fox Theatre stage ahead of round one of the Democratic Presidential Debates in Detroit and again lateto kick off the debate on Tuesday. The Detroit choir, standing before the 10 debate podiums, sang a rendition of “America ...
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July 31st, 2019
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New Gospel Artists On The Rise
Marc Jay & The J Crew Band Restine Jackson Eric Deon Shana Wilson Chekira Daffin
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July 30th, 2019
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Your Motown Gospel Artists
Brian Courtney Wilson Gene Moore Tasha Cobbs Tye Tribbett Read More…
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July 30th, 2019
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Kirk Franklin has a purpose for ‘Long Live Love’
In 1993, Kirk Franklin And The Family’s debut album changed contemporary gospel. The genre wasn’t unfamiliar with crossover success; Andrae Crouch infused new life into the genre-blending gospel with Christian, R&B and even pop. By the early ‘90s, gospel acts like Bebe ...
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July 30th, 2019
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Volunteer State Mass Choir Climb Gospel Radio Chart With New Single “Waiting On You” | @volstatemass
A group of enthusiastic worshipers from Tennessee and Western Kentucky frequently gather together to sing Gospel music. Their love for music and ministry led to the group becoming a nationally recognized choir with an album release (THE GOSPEL OF TENNESSEE, 2015) ...
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July 30th, 2019
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A Live Recording set for October 2019 ft. Jekayln Carr
MULTIPLE GRAMMY AND BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARD NOMINATED ARTIST JEKALYN CARR SET FOR LIVE RECORDING DURING ATLANTA’S ‘PRAISE 102.5 FM PRAISE IN THE PARK’ ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 AT THE 17,000 SEAT CELLAIRIS AMPHITHEATRE ATLANTA, GA (Monday, July 30, 2019) — Three-time GRAMMY
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July 30th, 2019
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Christian Rapper releases a new album
Christian rap artist G.L.O, which stands for God’s Love Only, is releasing her new album today, an 11-song collection titled “Reborn.” The project is available on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify and all other digital stores and music streaming services. ...
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July 30th, 2019
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Weekly Post: Top 5 Gospel Songs
1. Love Theory- Kirk Franklin 2. Deliver Me- Donald Lawrence 3. You Know My Name (Live)- Tasha Cobbs 4. Unstoppable- Koryn Hawethorne 5. Blessings on Blessings- Anthony Brown & therAPy group
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July 30th, 2019
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The fourth annual ArtWorld Festival welcomes Israel Houghton
LANCASTER — Grammy-winning artist Israel Houghton will perform at the fourth annual ArtWorld Festival scheduled for Sunday at American Heroes Park. The event is scheduled from 1 to 8 p.m. at the park, 701 West Kettering St. Other artists scheduled to appear are David ...
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July 30th, 2019
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Yolanda Adams will receive the Gospel Music Icon Award
Chicago based television production company Central City Productions announces the 2019 Black Music Honors television taping set to take place onThursday, September 5th at The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA. During ...
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July 30th, 2019
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Live Album Recording Hosted by Jekalyn Carr
Three-time GRAMMY Award, two-time Billboard Music Award, NAACP Image Award nominated, and four-time Stellar Award-winning, and GMA Dove Award winning 21-year-old singer-songwriter Jekalyn Carr records her next album live at Atlanta’s Praise 102.5 FM 15th Annual Praise ...
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July 30th, 2019
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Jonathan Nelson scheduled to be in MoBay
World-famous American gospel singer, Jonathan Nelson, is expected to echo joyful sounds of praise throughout the Montego Bay Community College auditorium when he headlines the Leharia Ministries’ ‘Joyful Noise’ concert at the Alice Eldemire Drive-based institution. Nelson’s ...
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July 29th, 2019
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JJ Hairston’s 10th Album!
GRAMMY nominated, Billboard Music Award Winner, and seven-time Stellar Award winner JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise’s 10th album Miracle Worker, is available now via Hairston’s JamesTown Music, which is distributed exclusively by Entertainment One. Hairston’s ...
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July 29th, 2019
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Kirk Franklin and Koryn Hawthorne at Beacon Theatre
Kirk Franklin has been a big name in gospel music for a while, and he’s also sometimes crossed over into the pop world over the last few years, and his Beacon Theatre show tonight includes support from newer gospel star Karyn Hawthorne. Read More…
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July 29th, 2019
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‘Spare the Rod’ show planned in Charlotte
A Wilson playwright’s award-winning gospel stage play will be performed in North Carolina’s largest city next month. Mildred Summerville’s “Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child” is planned for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte. Tickets start at $44. ...
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July 29th, 2019
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Gospel Soul Singer Gene Moore Release Melodic Second Single ASK FOR RAIN
Motown Gospel recording artist, Gene Moorereleases his second single from his upcoming sophomore album release, “Ask For Rain” and lyric video available on all DSPs today. The Stevie Wonder-influenced track written by Bishop Jason Nelson showcases ...
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July 25th, 2019
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Dee-1 collaborates with Jonathan McReynolds
In his first release since departing RCA Records, Dee-1 is testing independent waters and just dropped his news LP with God & Girls. The New Orleans rapper’s latest contains 11 tracks and features PJ Morton, Ze11a, Christon Gray, Canon, Jonathan ...
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July 25th, 2019
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Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago Spring Onto Billboard Top 30 With ‘Keep The Faith’
Over the last seven years, Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago, have created some of the most beloved songs of the new millennium including three Billboard No. 1 radio hits “Awesome,” “War,” “Grace,” and three top 10 radio hits, ...
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July 25th, 2019
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VIDEO: Kim Burrell sings at Tank’s wedding
It’s been one year since Tank (real name Durrell Babbs) and Zena Foster tied the knot in a lavish Los Angeles wedding. Based on their social media, the love is still strong as the day they said: “I do.” The 12-minute wedding video, filmed by wedding videographer Luv In ...
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July 24th, 2019
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Koryn Hawthorne and Kirk Franklin coming to a city near you
KIRK FRANKLIN CAESARS 9 P.M. // $36.50, $46.50 WHAT TO EXPECT: Gospel musician Kirk Franklin has won 13 Grammy Awards over the course of his career and on Saturday night he’ll take his talents to Caesars Atlantic City. Fans will get to hear songs from Franklin’s latest ...
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July 24th, 2019
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Weekly Post: Top 5 Gospel Songs
1. Kirk Franklin- Love Theory 2. Donald Lawrence- Deliver Me (This is My Exodus) 3. Tasha Cobbs- You Know My Name (Live) 4. Koryn Hawthorne- Unstoppable 5. Anthony Brown and group therAPy- Blessings on Blessings
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July 24th, 2019
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Dante Bowe signs with Bethel Music
GRAMMY nominated Bethel Music is continuing to add to their adept collective of worship leaders and songwriters with the addition of Dante Bowe. The roots of Bowe’s relationship with the Bethel Music family run deep with previous collaborations like “Glorious ...
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July 24th, 2019
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Tori Kelly influences other to read God’s Word
Grammy-award winning singer Tori Kelly recently sat down for an exclusive interview with YouVersion and opened up about her faith, and the role God’s Word plays in her life. YouVersion is a popular Christian app that exists to help people regularly read, hear, and ...
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July 24th, 2019
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Famed Gospel Icon Kurt Carr Releases ‘BLESS SOMEBODY ELSE’
Award-winning famed Gospel icon Kurt Carr returns with a vibrant vocal musical extravaganza on his new album Bless Somebody Else (Kurt Carr Gospel/RCA Inspiration), available now. The pioneering two-time GRAMMY® nominated, Dove Award and multiple Stellar Award-winning Gospel
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July 23rd, 2019
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Cobbs, Greene, Hammond in Kingston, Jamaica 2019
AMERICAN gospel singers Travis Greene, Fred Hammond, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard are headliners for this year’s staging of ‘Unity in the City’, scheduled for the National Stadium in Kingston on August 17. The event, dubbed the Ultimate Gospel Experience, is now
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July 23rd, 2019
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Erica and Warryn Campbell joins Black Love Summit
Tommy and Codie Oliver, creators of “Black Love,” the documentary series on the Oprah Winfrey Network, hosted their second annual Black Love Summit in Atlanta at the Mason Fine Art center on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Atlanta locals stood in line with their tickets eager to ...
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July 23rd, 2019
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Bishop Andrew Ford II dies
Bishop Andrew Ford II, pastor of Ford Memorial Temple in the Nicetown section of Philadelphia, died on Friday, July 19, 2019. He was 66. Ford II is known for leading the church’s award winning choir. The Anointed Voices have received many accolades from winning several choir
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July 23rd, 2019
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Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Sapp coming to Joel Coliseum
Grammy winner Donnie McClurkin and Dove Award winner Marvin Sapp will play a concert at Joel Coliseum on Sept. 28. Tickets go on sale July 26th at www.ticketmaster.com, the Bridger Field House box office, the Greensboro Coliseum box office or by phone at ...
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July 22nd, 2019
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Tamela Mann has Double Knee Replacement Surgery
Tamela Mann, an American gospel singer and actress, has reached out to her family and fans for prayers for herself. Yesterday, she shared a video on her and her husband, David Mann’s Instagram account, explaining that she has been hospitalized and awaiting surgery. The ...
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July 22nd, 2019
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Jekalyn Carr performs and annouces an important message
The Cayman Chapter of the Northern Caribbean University Alumni Association has announced the availability of its second four-year scholarship to attend the Jamaica-based university. The first four-year scholarship was awarded to Sonia Asharie Bailey at the 30 June Lions
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July 22nd, 2019
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Aretha Franklin’s tribute show benefits Music Students and Cancer Research
The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is hosting a tribute concert to mark the one-year anniversary of the Queen of Soul’s death. The Aug. 16 show will celebrate the life, legacy, and career of Aretha Franklin, and will focus on classical, R&B, and gospel — the musical genres
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July 22nd, 2019
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Jonathan McReynolds : MakeMoreRoomTour
Jonathan Caleb McReynolds is an American gospel musician. Hailed as one of the leaders of the new school of gospel, he has garnered millions of fans worldwide and broken new ground for gospel in mainstream media. The all-new House of Blues Anaheim at GardenWalk is ...
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July 22nd, 2019
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Mann and Franklin makes list of Most Memorable Grammy Moments
Chance the Rapper became the first streaming-exclusive artist to win a Grammy. Chance performed two songs from his Coloring Book mixtape, “All We Got” and “How Great,” in an exhilarating, genre-bridging sequence which also featured gospel stars ...
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July 18th, 2019
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Erica Campbell named a Honoree for 2019 Salute Her Awards Tour
More than a moment in history, this new charge is a movement and a major cultural shift that the Salute HerTM Awards Tour will kick off in Washington, DC (August 22, Arena Stage) and will make stops in four other amazing cities: New York City ...
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July 18th, 2019
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The BBA’s ‘Salute to Black Music’ Celebrates Iconic Industry Soulsters
Since 1970, the Black Business Association has aided in the growth and development of African American businesses and it recently honored those who are curators of Black music with its annual “Salute to Black Music” awards dinner. This year they celebrated gospel music by ...
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July 18th, 2019
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Todd Dulaney’s appearance at the eighth annual Rock the Island Christian Music Festival
Kari Jobe will headline the eighth annual Rock the Island Christian Music Festival set for noon to 8 p.m. Saturday on Ojibway Island in Saginaw. Other leading musical performers include Todd Dulaney, Blanca, Britt Nicole, We Are Messengers, Flame and Set for the Fall. ...
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July 18th, 2019
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Performances by Yolanda Adams and Brian Courtney Wilson… Today!
The Recording Academy Texas Chapter’s 25th Anniversary Gala will feature performances by artists who represent the many genres that hail from the region. Performers will include Yolanda Adams, Asleep at the Wheel, Bun B, Marcia Ball, Little Joe Hernandez, Hanson, Flaco
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July 18th, 2019
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Weekly Post: Top 5 Gospel Songs
1. Love Theory- Kirk Franklin 2. Deliver Me (This is My Exodus)- Donald Lawrence 3. Unstoppable- Koryn Hawthorne 4. You Know My Name (Live)- Tasha Cobbs Leonard 5. Blessings On Blessings- Anthony Brown and group therAPy Read More…
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July 17th, 2019
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Gospel Artist Gene Moore performs live!
Gospel Artist Gene Moore rocked the WGN studio with his stellar performance, singing his song “Won’t Be Moved,” which is the first single from his second album, “Tunnel Vision.” Moore, is a highly respected background singer for superstars artist such as, ...
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July 17th, 2019
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Jonathan Nelson Brings Joyful Noise To MoBay
American gospel singer Jonathan Nelson, has been booked as the headline act for Leharia Ministries’ Joyful Noise concert, to be staged at the Montego Bay Community College auditorium on Sunday, July 28. His Jamaican counterpart, gospel reggae singer Jermaine Edwards, who is ...
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July 17th, 2019
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Donnie McClurkin and Erica Campbell will be performing at MATS Annual Concert
In his career, the Kentucky-born Crabb has been honored with two Grammy awards along with 22 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. He was named the GMA’s Dove Awards Artist and Male Artist of the Year, along with Song of the Year. In addition to a host of industry honors and
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July 17th, 2019
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Tamela Mann helped festival attendees wake up and dance!
t’s never too early to dance! Essence Festival 2019 attendees made this clear as they turned out for the WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) & Daybreaker morning dance class! The hour was 8:00 am and New Orleans legends Big Freedia and The Rebirth ...
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July 17th, 2019
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Fred Hammond and others perform at Chance The Rapper’s Wedding
Surprise from the Groom: Chance brought out three gospel guests — Tiff Joy, Hezekiah Walker, and Fred Hammond — to sing Kirsten’s favorite gospel songs, “Amazing,” “I Need You to Survive,” and “You are the Living Word.” After their solos, they jammed
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July 16th, 2019
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Jekalyn Carr and VaShawn Mitchell are guest performers for the Glory In His Presence Concert
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July 16th, 2019
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Worship group stops at Chick-fil-A, busts out viral rendition of ‘Lean on Me’
The sounds of smacking lips and sizzling chicken were briefly interrupted by an enthusiastic a cappella group at a Chick-fil-A in Nashville earlier this month. In footage shared to Facebook on July 4, dozens of members of the Acapella Ministries Worship Leader ...
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July 16th, 2019
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Todd Dulaney is coming to the Rock the Island Festival
SAGINAW, MI – Mid-Michigan’s largest Christian music festival is returning to Ojibway Island from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20. This year’s artists include Kari Jobe, Todd Dulaney, Britt Nicole, Blanca, We Are Messengers, Set For the Fall and Flame. Tickets to the ...
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July 16th, 2019
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What’s next for Deitrick Haddon?
Rolling out’s Romeo International recently spoke with gospel singer and actor Deitrick Haddon about starring in TV One’s new made-for-television movie “Sins Of The Father” co-starring Terayle Hil, his new single “Open Door Season,” his purpose and what’s next for him in ...
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July 16th, 2019
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Erica Campbell makes list of Books Black Women Should Read
MORE THAN PRETTY: DOING THE SOUL WORK THAT UNCOVERS YOUR TRUE BEAUTY BY ERICA CAMPBELL This book explores issues of self-esteem, identity, and God’s design for love and intimacy. She is candid about her own struggles, sharing honestly about her battle to feel
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July 15th, 2019
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Bishop Hezekiah Walker preaching in NEWARK, NJ
Beginning Wednesday, July 10, Metropolitan Baptist Church will launch a four-week speaker series aimed at encouraging people to refocus on building better communities; by refocusing on self and family and community. The series is entitled, “PURSUE – GO GET YOUR ...
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July 15th, 2019
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Jonathan McReynolds collaborates with Common
Common is finally ready to drop a new album for fans and just revealed Let Love will be released on August 30. He announced the good news this week and dropped the album’s second single, “Hercules” featuring Swizz Beatz on Thursday. He also shared ...
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July 15th, 2019
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Travis Greene will be performing in Lekki, Lagos
The highly anticipated this year’s edition of The African Praise Experience (TAPE) holds on Friday, July 27 at House on the Rock’s The Rock Cathedral in Lekki, Lagos. The event, which is a festival of praise, would celebrate Jesus Christ in varying indigenous languages and ...
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July 15th, 2019
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Brian Courtney Wilson Announces National Tour
HOUSTON, July 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Prolific, singer-songwriter Brian Courtney Wilson announced his JUST B(E) Tour today following an exclusive announcement on Instagram. JUST B(E) will kick off on Friday, August ...
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July 15th, 2019
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Le’Andria discusses alcoholism and her success to soberness
Gospel singer Le’Andria Johnson is known for being extremely transparent when it comes to her personal life. She previously opened up about her longtime struggle with substance abuse and frequently appeared on social media, drinking, cursing and speaking against ...
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July 15th, 2019
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Jonathan Nelson feels at home in Ghana
US gospel singer, songwriter and producer, Jonathan Nelson, after his experience at Joe Mettle’s Wind of Revival, says he feels he belongs here in Ghana. In an exclusive interview with Joy News’ Becky, the singer says he is overwhelmed by the reception he received upon
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July 12th, 2019
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John P. Kee Announces a New Album Release
John P. Kee signed with Entertainment One Nashville via UIE/Urban Inspirational earlier this year. The visual for his new single “I Made It Out” featuring Zacardi Cortez was recently released. Now on September 13th, “I Made ...
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July 12th, 2019
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Gloria Gaynor introduces her First Gospel Album
Disco music icon Gloria Gaynor has released her first-ever gospel album. Gaynor is well known for the 1978 international mega hit “I Will Survive.” Her new project Testimony includes a duet with gospel powerhouse Yolanda Adams, who discusses the joy she had in ...
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July 12th, 2019
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See where God has landed Henry Jackson
Dr. Henry Jackson has enjoyed a long tenure in gospel music. Starting out in the industry decades ago, he never envisioned the heights that God would take him. But two things he did know – God came first in his life and second was his love of the genre. Empowered by those ...
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July 12th, 2019
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Kirk Franklin Starts Camp for Aspiring Musicians in Arlington
Kirk Franklin and his wife Tammy are offering a free summer camp to students who are interested in performing music. “Tammy and I are so excited to announce our nonprofit, The Franklin Imagine Group. We’re launching with Camp Lotus, a camp for 9-12 grade students interested ...
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July 12th, 2019
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The First Artist to Top All Five Gospel Charts Simultaneously
Kirk Franklin becomes the first artist to simultaneously top all five Billboard gospel charts: Top Gospel Albums, Hot Gospel Songs, Gospel Airplay, Gospel Streaming Songs and Gospel Digital Song Sales. Franklin posts his 13th No. 1 on Top Gospel Albums, as Long Live ...
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July 10th, 2019
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Tasha Cobbs Leonard goes Platinum with “Break Every Chain”
Congratulations to Award-winning gospel artist Tasha Cobbs-Leonard for breaking another boundary as she goes ‘Platinum’ with her hit song ‘Break Every Chain’ ‘Break Every Chain’ can basically be considered as the spirit-filled anthem that introduced her to global ministry ...
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July 10th, 2019
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Richmond celebrates a Decade of Praise
This year is the 10th anniversary of the Gospel Music Fest, an annual concert of gospel acts held at Dogwood Dell. Radio host and producer Sheilah Belle, aka “The Belle,” organizes the event, which features national as well as local acts including Resound, the legendary
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July 10th, 2019
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Deitrick Haddon talks Sins of the Father
TV One’s orginial summer movie Sins of the Father is set to premiere Sunday, July 7th at 8pm ET/7pm C and JaGurl TV had the pleasure of attending the private screening in Atlanta Ga on Monday, July 1st. The movie follows Clarence Burnett, played by Deitrick Haddon,
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July 10th, 2019
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Desmond Pringle Returns with New Music
Desmond Pringle, who has released several albums and worked with such figures as Yolanda Adams and R Kelly, has released a single, “I Am Praying For You”, produced by Grammy-winning Cedric Thompson. Pringle has recently completed a prayer clinic, linked to the ...
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July 10th, 2019
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The Wingate Concert Series returns with a Gospel Celebration
EAST FLATBUSH – The free and popular Wingate Concert Series is back in Brooklyn for the next two weeks with five events. The series is hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and will take place at Wingate Park (opposite Kings County Hospital). Gates open at 6 p.m. ...
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July 10th, 2019
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Tasha Cobbs visits Tiny Desk Concerts
Her Tiny Desk set started out with one of her favorite songs and her most popular tune, “Break Every Chain,” an anthem that reminds many of us that “there is power in the name of Jesus.” Her second song, “You Know My Name,” is one Cobbs ...
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July 9th, 2019
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Marvin Sapp is leaving Grand Rapids Church
On June 2, Grammy-award winning Gospel artist Mavin Sapp announced he is leaving the church he founded in Grand Rapids, Mich., to take a position as the senior pastor at Chosen Vessel Cathedral in Fort Worth. Still in the airport returning from his latest music tour, he ...
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July 9th, 2019
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Financial Wellness with David and Tamela Mann
On Friday’s Essence Festival Power Stage in New Orleans, David and Tamela Mann joined State Farm agents to tell festival goers how they can make power moves with their finances. While speaking with ESSENCE’s news and politics editor, Tanya Christian, they shared their ...
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July 9th, 2019
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Erica Campbell sues over Solo Album Royalties
Erica Campbell — half of the gospel duo Mary Mary — released two solo albums over the last few years, but she’s suing her record distributor because she claims she never saw a dime from the album sales. According to a lawsuit obtained by The Blast, ...
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July 9th, 2019
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Kirk Franklin Declares, “Long Live Love.”
More than two decades after he revolutionized gospel music by mixing hip-hop backbeats and contemporary urban sounds into his songs of praise, Fort Worth native Kirk Franklin remains at the top of his genre. With “Love Theory,” the lead single from his new album “Long Live ...
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July 9th, 2019
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An Essence Celebration For The Clark Sisters
The “Strength of a Woman” Brunch hosted by Mary J. Blige is always a star-studded Essence Festival highlight. And the third annual brunch, held this past Sunday, did not disappoint. This year’s honorees included The Clark Sisters, the authors of “For Colored Girls Who Have ...
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July 9th, 2019
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Jazz Legend Nancy Wilson Has Died
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nancy Wilson, the Grammy-winning “song stylist” and torch singer whose polished pop-jazz vocals made her a platinum artist and top concert performer, has died. Wilson, who retired from touring in 2011, died after a long illness at her home in Pioneertown, ...
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December 13th, 2018
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The End of Madea?
Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Farewell Play Tour” January 26 @ The Dolby
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December 13th, 2018
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Christmas With David & Tamela Mann
Singer-actor, Javen, is in the Christmas mood. The veteran singer-actor joins Grammy winner, Erica Campbell, her hit making producer of a husband, Warryn Campbell; and TV stars, David & Tamela Mann, for a special hour-long television special, “Christmas with the Manns.” ...
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December 13th, 2018
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New Holiday Music From Today’s Gospel Artists
Multiple GRAMMY®, Stellar, and Dove Award-winning Donnie McClurkin releases a two-song gift bringing holiday tidings, with “My Favorite Things” and “Some Children See Him.” Newly recorded by McClurkin, the two holiday singles are available now at all ...
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December 13th, 2018
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‘Somthing’s Happening’ to CeCe Winans This Christmas
I said ‘OK, well I guess I have to trust you this time’ (laughs).
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December 13th, 2018
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Donnie McClurkin Hospitalized After Serious Accident
I remember none of it except those two angels pulling me out
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December 12th, 2018
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