Archive for August, 2008
Jonathan Brown (JB) New Album “STAND” In Stores Now!!
As the award‐winning prodigy on Genesis Entertainment, JB is rapidly elevating beyond measure and proving himself to be one of the best upcoming talents in modern Gospel music. Combining styles from a background of jazz, classical, and gospel music, JB is expressing urban gospel in a manner that is definitely outside of the box. Receiving [...]
Holy Child Gospel Present – Arizona Gospel Music Convention 2008: Featuring DA Truth
Holy Child Gospel Present – Arizona Gospel Music Convention 2008 . This event is for all up and coming artist, if you want to know about the Gospel Music Industry , Getting your Music on the Radio and the Do’s and Don’t in Gospel Music , this is the event for you.
This 3 [...]
THE NIYOKI INTERVIEW: Former opening act for Prince comes full circle with ‘Rest’
Niyoki, her name sounds like a Japanese fragrance. One look at this exotic beauty and the curious slant of her almond shaped eyes, dark silky tresses and burnt almond skin tone evoke questions about her ethnic origin and solidify at least one reason she became a background singer for Prince.
Once we talk her accent is [...]
iroCc Williams Is Back With A New Album ‘Born a King’: On Jus’ ROCC Entertainment
Ready or not iroCc Williams is back on the scene bringing with him his hottest CD to date, “Born a King,” brought to you via his own multimedia firm – JUS’ ROCC Entertainment and nationally distributed by Central South Distribution.
The CD features bangin’ tracks from a lot of untapped talent representing diverse styles; but the [...]
BILL GAITHER HOSTS HISTORIC REUNION: Award winning Gaither Vocal Band members come together to sing again.
Special homecoming events are nothing new for gospel music legend Bill Gaither, who has staged musical reunions of great singers from Australia to South Africa.
But the one he hosted at his Indiana studios last month may be the one closest to his heart.
Bill sent out once-in-a-lifetime invitations to all former members of his Gaither [...]
Rev Timothy Wright’s Church MorgageTo Be Paid: John P. Kee makes commitment to pay injured pastor’s monthly fees.
The Rev. John P. Kee, Pastor of the New Life Fellowship Center, is known for bringing us the best in Gospel music but he is also known for helping communities throughout the world with a generous heart.
Two weeks ago, Pastor John P Kee announced that he will be supporting Rev. Timothy Wright and the Grace [...]
Congratulations to Beverly Crawford for 8 Stellar Awards First Round Ballot Nominations!!
Beverly Crawford has had a fantastic year. Her album “Live from Los Angeles“, has taken the gospel industry by storm. Beverly Crawford has been nominated for an amazing 8 Stellar Awards.
The category Berverly Crawford has been nominated in are:
Category #1: Artist of the Year,
Category #2: Song of the Year,
Category #4: Female Vocalist of the [...]
MINISTER CONVICTED OF ROAD RAGE: Thomas Howell found guilty of pointing gun at another driver.
The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that a 71-year-old preacher was convicted of aggravated menacing for pointing a gun and cursing at a female driver who cut him off in a road rage incident. Right about now, you might be wondering what happened to turn the other cheek?
Thomas Howell, the founder and minister at [...]
Rev Timothy Wright Just Wants To Return To The Pulpit: But the Godfather of Gospel is still incapacitated and in need of funds.
According to NY Daily News writer Rich Schapiro, Rev. Timothy Wright, who was critically injured in an automobile accident last month, wants nothing more than to get back in the pulpit, preaching to his loving congregation.
Unfortunately, Timothy Wright, 61 – also known as the “Godfather of gospel” – still cannot breathe, eat or walk on [...]
New Book From Famed Publicist Patti Webster’s ‘It Happened In Church’: out September 3.
Publicist and head lady at W & W Public Relations, home of Jermaine Dupri, Janet Jackson and other high-profile celebrities, adds author to her credits with first book release “It Happened in Church: Stories of Humor from the Pulpit to the Pews.”
The book is published by Souls of My Sisters/Kensington Books and arrives in stores [...]
Edwin & Walter Hawkins Present Music and Arts Fellowship Conference Japan 2008:
Edwin Hawkins and Walter Hawkins, who are considered as poineers of gospel music in America, are finally coming to Japan for Music & Arts Love Fellowship Conference.
A conference that has been held for 25 years for people who are passionated for gospel music. In order for the Japanese to experience the amazing power of gospel [...]
Deitrick Haddon Set To Release New Album On ZOMBA Gospel: ‘Revealed,’ produced by Dre & Vidal and Warryn Campbell, out next month.
With over a decade of creating progressive Gospel music, Deitrick Haddon is gearing up for his forthcoming Zomba Gospel release, “ Revealed,” which will be in stores on September 2nd, 2008.
The new CD is produced by Dre & Vidal (Alicia Keys, Usher), Warryn Campbell (Kanye West, Mary Mary), Tim & Bob (Bobby Valentino) and Percy [...]
Pastor Debra B. Morton presents the Power Woman Conference August 28-30
Pastor Debra B. Morton, wife of Bishop Paul S. Morton, is yet again on the move. In the midst of being installed as the Senior Pastor of Greater St. Stephens Church in May, and her album dropping, MY BETTER HALF on June 10, Pastor Debra Morton has taken on yet another commission. August 28-30 [...]
Marvin Sapp’s CD is Certified Gold: Hot single ‘Never Would Have Made It’ is number one on Urban AC Chart.
Marvin Sapp continues to experience monumental success as his album “Thirsty” is certified Gold and his hit single, “Never Would Have Made It,” lands in the number one position on the Urban AC Chart according to Nielsen reporting.
“Never Would Have Made It” becomes the first Gospel song to hit the top Urban AC position [...]
PREACHER KILLED WIFE AND STUFFED BODY IN FREEZER:
An evangelical preacher killed his wife several years ago, according to police and court documents and stuffed her body in a freezer after she caught him abusing their daughter.
On Monday 28th July Anthony Hopkins, 37, was arrested at the Inspirational Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Jackson, Alabama, right after he delivered his sermon [...]
Five-Time Grammy Award Winner Sandi Patty: recently honored at the 2008 Grammy Salute to Gospel Music.
INO Records’ five-time Grammy Award winning recording artist Sandi Patty was recently honored at the 2008 Grammy Salute to Gospel Music recently at the Lincoln Theater in Washington, DC along with honorees Edwin Hawkins and Walter Hawkins an the Winans.
President Neil Portnow presented the Gospel music legend with The Recording Academy President’s Merit Award.
Prior to [...]
HEZEKIAH WALKER ELEVATED TO BISHOP: Ceremony is this Sunday in Atlanta.
On Sunday August 3rd at 10a.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, thousands will gather from around the country for the closing services of the 89th International Holy Convocation for the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.
During this ceremony Chief Apostle Bishop William Bonner will announce the [...]
Funeral Held For Pastor Betty Wright, Grandson of Rev Timothy Wright: Rev.Wright remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Family and friends from around the country gathered at a Brooklyn church Monday to say goodbye to the wife and grandson of the Rev. Timothy Wright.
While the pastor remains in critical condition at a Pennsylvania hospital, a funeral was held for Betty Wright and grandson Daniel “D.J.” Wright at the Washington Temple Church of God [...]
