Archive for May, 2009

How Sweet the Sound 2009: The Search for the Best Church Choir in America:

Verizon Wireless is excited to bring back How Sweet the Sound™, The Search for the Best Church Choir in America. We’re also thrilled that once again, Donald Lawrence will be returning as host and Marvin Sapp as judge and performer. This Verizon Wireless Experience is happening in eleven cities nationwide and your choir has the [...]

Reviving the Fire Conference hosted by Drs. Darrell & Belinda Scott: Schedule Speakers Bishop T D Jakes and Bishop Noel Jones

Reviving the Fire Conference hosted by Drs. Darrell & Belinda Scott, Senior Pastors of the New Spirit Revival Center. Our immediate vision is restoration of joy, rekindling of the zeal of wounded Christians, and training and equipping of ministers and Christian workers for service in God’s Kingdom! Reviving the Fire is an annual conference that [...]

Tune in to Verizon Wireless “How Sweet the Sound” on BET Sunday 31st May @ 11 am

You’ve heard the hype; now on May 31st you can experience it for yourself as How Sweet the Sound premieres on BET at 11 AM EST/PST. Presented by @radical.media and directed by acclaimed team Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky (Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, Brother’s Keeper), How Sweet the Sound is a one-hour television documentary [...]

Tyscot Records New Signing Cedric Ford & Heart of Worship: Release New CD Created 2 Worship

Once in a great while, there comes one who overcomes adversity by defying the odds through strength, strong heartedness, and perseverance. Elder Cedric Ford is one such multifaceted person, known internationally as a singer, songwriter and producer, composing billboard chart topping hits. He is also an actor, nominated for best supporting actor; and serves as [...]

Mike Tyson’s 4-Year-Old Daughter, Exodus, Dies

Hi Guys, I know this is not your typical Gospel Music Bites article but I just thought that as the Gospel Music Bites Family and as my daughter just turned 4 years old, we should send our condolences to Mike Tyson and his family. It is not an easy situation to deal with. Please let [...]

Greg O’Quin Comes Home For Video Shoot: For New Gospel CD and DVD

After an eight-year hiatus, gospel recording artist Greg O’Quin and iPraize is gearing up for the Summer release of their next CD “After The Storm” on June 30.
The first release from the CD “Lead Me Jesus” has been at the top of the gospel charts since its release in March.
Greg O’Quin and iPraize completed a [...]

MINISTER RELEASES CD: ‘Eddie Long & Friends’ on Shelves Now.

Atlanta based minister Bishop Eddie Long is about to be known for more than just his fiery sermons.
With the help of some of gospel music’s most notable musicians, Bishop Eddie Long has just released his debut CD entitled Bishop Eddie Long & Friends: The Kingdom Vol. 1 featuring GW’s. The first single “Righteous Foresaken” is [...]

Exciting New Gospel Artist, Conrad Miller, Delivers Refreshing Change to Spiritual Song: Produced By GRAMMY Winner Steven Ford

Philadelphia, PA, – A new approach to Gospel music that brings a touching and emotional satisfaction to listeners is now available for those seeking a genuine and satisfying musical experience. The CD, produced by GRAMMY, Stellar and Dove Award winner Steven Ford, is called “My Journey” and is the gospel debut of singer and [...]

Y’Anna Crawley Winner of BET’s ’sunday Best’ competiton takes home 2009 lincoln mks

Y’Anna Crawley, the winner of BET’s ‘Sunday Best’ competition has not only won a national recording contract, but she’s also walked away with a sleek new 2009 Lincoln MKS. After a 10-week season, Y’Anna Crawley got the chance to take a look at the vehicle along with Gospel Extraordinaire and ‘Sunday Best‘ Host Kirk Franklin [...]

DONNIE MCCLURKIN IS ON TELEVISION: Minister Takes His Message to the airwaves Every Week.

Gospel recording artist Donnie McClurkin has launched a new television broadcast in the New York tri-state area.
The New York based pastor and singer has signed a deal with Regional News Network (RNN) to air a show on Sunday mornings in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut viewing areas. The Show will be titled “Perfecting [...]

CARLTON PEARSON JOINS CHRIST UNIVERSAL FAMILY: He’s named interim minister at Chicago church.

Carlton Pearson is excited to move to Chicago and join the Christ Universal Temple family.
“We will make it a world class institution and take the ministry to new heights and assist people in living their best lives with a practical religious doctrine,” he says.
Carlton Pearson assumed full duties on May 17. Reverend Johnnie Colemon who [...]

Israel Houghton New Solo Album “The Power of One”:

Award-winning worship leader and artist Israel Houghton has released his debut solo album “The Power Of One” on Integrity Music. Which features guest vocals from leading Christian artists including TobyMac, Martin Smith of (delirious), Mary Mary and Chevelle Franklin.
Israel Houghton “The Power Of One” features the youthful and musically masterful energy that has made [...]

THE GOSPEL MUSIC INDUSTRY ROUNDUP ENTERS 16TH YEAR AS THE INDUSTRY’S TOP RESOURCE BOOK

(Latest Installment of The “Bible of The Gospel Music Industry” Celebrates Release of 2009 Edition)
Record companies strive to have their artists on its cover. Those like Dr. Bobby Jones and Al “the Bishop” Hobbs say they don’t leave home without it and gospel execs refer it to people trying to break into the industry.
It is [...]

EXPERIENCE VANESSA BELL ARMSTRONG LIVE: Gospel great to record live album ‘The Experience’ in Chicago, free to the public.

Experience an evening of evocative lyrics, lush music, and soul-stirring praise when legendary gospel recording artist Vanessa Bell Armstrong records past hits and brand new music for her new live album entitled “The Experience.”
Set to be released on EMI Gospel this summer, “The Experience” will be part of a CD set and will include in [...]

Trent Cory “Freedom Is (Live)” CD/DVD Combo Released On Prayzhouse Records: Gospel Music’s New Praise and Worship Sensation

Trent Cory is a cross cultural worship leader/artist/songwriter that is bursting onto the gospel music scene. He’s got a great voice, great songs, and a heart for praise and worship.
The New album from  is Produced by grammy award winning producer Aaron Lindsey (Israel & New Breed, Martha Munizzi, Marvin Sapp) and released on Prayzhouse Records. [...]

President Obama Administration Criticized for Non-Support of National Day of Prayer

“We are disappointed in the lack of participation by the President Barak Obama Administration,” said Shirley Dobson, chairwoman of the National Day of Prayer Task Force. “At this time in our country’s history, we would hope our President would recognize more fully the importance of prayer.” Shirley Dobson is the wife of Focus on the [...]

Y’Anna Crawley Speaks After Winning Sunday Best Season 2:

Congratulations to Y’Anna Crawley who is our newly crowned Sunday Best. The Gospel Music Bites Family would like wish you every success in your ministry and we KNOW God is going to us you in a Might, Mighty way.
Y’Anna Says: Truly the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. I feel like [...]

DORINDA CLARK-COLE LAUNCHES NEW SYNDICATED GOSPEL RADIO SHOW: DMI Music and Media Solutions produces ‘Serving Up Soul.’

Gospel superstar Dorinda Clark-Cole (The Clark Sisters) announces the launch of her syndicated Gospel Radio Show “Serving Up Soul” produced by DMI Music and Media Solutions.
“Serving Up Soul with Dorinda Clark-Cole is Christian Gospel music and celebrity lifestyle,” said singer/songwriter Dorinda Clark-Cole. “It appeals to all walks of life, women dealing with what going on [...]

Bishop Eddie Long Launches New Ministry Venture: Bell Town Productions

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, senior pastor, Bishop Eddie L. Long and actor, writer, director; Robert Townsend, have formed a partnership to launch Bell Town Productions. The Atlanta based company plans to make films, television shows, web based programs and; mobile content that are inspirational and positive. “Bishop Eddie Long is a visionary,” said Robert [...]

Karen Clark Sheard Inks New Label Deal With EMI : KAREW Records

KAREW (pronounced KAH-RUE) Records is the new joint venture label deal between Karen Clark Sheard, her husband, Pastor J. Drew Sheard and EMI Gospel. The deal will allow Karen Clark Sheard to own her masters and gain more creative control over the direction and future of her careers.

Karen Clark Sheard’s “dream team” will include entertainment [...]