Archive for July, 2008

Obama and McCain Appear Together at Same Mega-Church: Democratic and Republican presidential hopefuls visit Saddleback Church August 16.
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama will make their first joint appearance as the presumptive Republican and Democratic presidential nominees, respectively, at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA on August 16th for a leadership and compassion forum.
In the two-hour event, each candidate will take the stage separately for about an hour to respond to Pastor [...]

Micah Stampley To Record Live in Decatur, GA: at The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church in Georgia.
Interface Recording artist Micah Stampley will record live his third CD, “Ransomed,” at The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church in Decatur, Georgia on Friday, August 15th at 7:00 p.m.
Micah Stampley is a minister, husband, father of five, a musician, businessman and community philanthropist who has a multi-octave voice of literally staggering power and sensitivity.
Micah [...]

Dave Hollister Releases New CD on ZOMBA Gospel: Due in Stores on August 5th
Dave Hollister is one the most renowned voices in urban music and on his upcoming sophomore Gospel CD, “Witness Protection,” that voice gives soulful and true encouragement.
A former member of the multi-platinum selling vocal group BlackStreet, and a Gold-selling solo artist, Dave Hollister’s debut Gospel CD, “The Book Of David: Transition,” entered Billboard’s Top [...]

Christopher Lewis Part 2 of Dual Release “CRISIS: COMIN OUT PARTY”:
“CRISIS: COMIN OUT PARTY“ is part 2 of a dual release from singer/songwriter/producer Christopher Lewis. A continuation of “Crisis- Change is Required“, this digital only album blends gospel, hip hop, R&B, with a touch of jazz.
Christopher Lewis is a man of the people, with a deep seared passion and heart after God. Christopher Lewis is [...]

Bishop T.D. Jakes & Pastor Jamal Bryant Join Bishop David G. Evans For His Anniversary Celebration
Bishop David G. Evans, one of today’s most prophetic and provocative pastors, is preparing to celebrate his 18th year as pastor. Evans, pastor of the 27,000-member Bethany Baptist Church in Lindenwold, New Jersey, is setting the standard in ministry. With a weekly broadcast, The Power of Revelation, airing on BET, TBN and Streaming [...]

REV. TIMOTHY WRIGHT UPDATE: Pastor/singer remains in stable condition; funeral plans revealed.
Here’s the latest on Rev. Timothy Wright of Brooklyn, NY. According to a spokesperson, the Gospel singer remains hospitalized in stable condition. Rev. Timothy Wright was critically injured when a suspected drunk driver driving the wrong way smashed head-on into their car on I-80 in Pennsylvania on July 4th.
The Grammy-nominated singer, known as the Godfather [...]

Allstate Gospel Superfest 10 Atlanta Special Tibrute To John P. Kee:
Get ready for the biggest gospel show of the year – Allstate Gospel Superfest, sponsored in part by Pampers and American Airlines. Twenty-five national recording starswill take the stage, at this historic event that marks the 10th international recording session “Allstate Gospel Superfest 10“. Be prepared for powerful musical performances that will leave you uplifted [...]

Holy Hip-Hop! Canton Jones Is At It Again: Check out Canton’s current single, “My Day”!
The lights dim over the standing room only crowd. The room is thick with an air of anticipation. A voice sprinkled with strong vibrato and a touch of old school R&B rings out. The crowd goes wild! The voice rings out again, this time with twice the intensity. The crowd screams as the young, but [...]

JD Records Present New Shiloh Women of Witness & Worship “Hallelu Anyhow!”
JDI Records is renowned for producing mass choir music that you can sing on Sunday morning at churches around the country and New Shiloh’s Women of Witness & Worship “Hallelu Anyhow!” is no exception! Based in Baltimore at the historic New Shiloh Baptist Church, under the leadership of the legendary preacher/teacher Dr. Harold Carter, [...]

Donald Lawrence – “Adrian B. King is an amazing gift to the body of Christ!”
“Adrian B. King is an amazing gift to the body of Christ…Songwriter and musician extraordinaire. Ministry that must be experienced up close and personal. Don’t miss this incredible new release from my friend Adrian B. King!” Donald Lawrence – Producer/Songwriter/Artist
JDI recording artist Adrian B. King is one of the most in-demand musicians [...]

Beverly Crawford named one of Gospel’s Most Beautiful Artists!
Beauty lifestyle magazine, Shereese, names JDI recording artist Beverly Crawford as one of its 20 Most Beautiful Gospel Artists in their third annual readers poll. Polling over 1000 gospel music lovers with the question – ‘Who is the most beautiful gospel artist to you?’ – Grammy nominee Beverly Crawford is a new addition to [...]

Light Records Releases THE SINGING BISHOPS Compilation CD Set To Release July 22
Nashville, TN—Classical music has the three tenors now gospel has THE SINGING BISHOPS (Light Records). The album, set to hit stores and online retailers July 22, 2008, is saturated with some of the most recognizable and respected Bishops in the ministry. The compilation is comprised of hit songs by Bishop G. E. Patterson, [...]

Shirley Caesar Releases The DVD Complement To “After 40 Years: Still Sweeping Through The City”
Nashville, TN–With 42 albums and 8 DVD releases, the first lady of gospel, Shirley Caesar isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. After 40 years as an artist, adding one more CD and DVD to her repertoire, isn’t hard to do for the seasoned psalmist. The 12 song compilation CD, [...]

Tyscot Records Present Pastor Gregg Patrick & The Bridge Project Debut Album “Crossover”
Tyscot Records Present – Pastor Gregg Patrick & The Bridge Project has been quietly growing a phenomenal music ministry for year at the Southwest Community Christian Center in Houston, TX. Now the world gets to experience the furit of their labor with the debut CD and DVD release, “CROSSOVER “. Many of Gospel music’s [...]

2008 Music City Arts Conference Announces Line-up for Comprehensive Arts Classes: Acclaimed Full Circle Dance Company of Baltimore to headline conference
Nashville, TN – The 2008 Music City Arts Conference announces its comprehensive week-long schedule to promote training and performance in the areas of Dance , Drama , Poetry and Literature . This is the first annual arts conference hosted by Cathedral of Praise Church , under the leadership of Bishop Jerry [...]

LeJuene Thompson’s CD “The Metamorphosis Project” Release Date:
The Wait Is Over: Soul Gospel Diva, LeJuene Thompson, Emerges To Give Gospel What it’s Been Waiting For!
Raleigh, NC – June 27, 2008 Soulful contemporary Gospel singer, LeJuene Thompson is poised and set to release her sophomore project, entitled “The Metamorphosis Project ”. The highly anticipated project will hit stores in July 15, 2008 .
Dubbed [...]

Greater St. Stephen Ministries Temporarily Relocates to Congregation Temple Sinai for Worship Services: after 3 Alarm Fire Destroys the Church
New Orleans, LA., Wednesday, July 9, 2008 —Senior Pastor Debra B. Morton and the Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church Family will hold worship services at Congregation Temple Sinai this Sunday, July13th at 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM . The relocation to Temple Sinai is a result of a three-alarm fire that caused extensive [...]

Youthful Praise Featuring J J Hairston New Album & DVD “Exalted.. Live in Baltimore”
Once again “Youthful Praise & J J Hairston’s new CD /DVD , “Exalted.. Live in Baltimore “, is another great project from the Bridgeport, Connecticut based church choir. With this, their fourth project, continues the journey and theme they started on their first project, of focusing on praise and worship.
With four albums [...]

Will Smith And Jada Smith Funded Private School Linked To Scientology: Smiths deny New Village Academy is a scientologist school.
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith recently poured nearly a million dollars into the building of the New Village Academy in Calabasas , California . It will open its doors September 3, 2008 for about 40 students . The L. A. Times has reported that several of the teachers at the academy are Scientology members.
The [...]

Harold Rayford Releases New Project “Always There”: On Tyscot Records
Harold Rayford is an anointed saxophonist who plays boldly for God and uplifts souls with his gifted artistry. This Stellar Award nominated musician, songwriter, married father of two and Pastor of Faith Hope and Love Worship Center in Madison, Wisconsin, has returned after a ten year absence with his best work yet "Always There [...]
