Archive for October, 2009
Marvin Sapp Gets Cold Shoulder: No radio ownership for Gospel great.
A Grand Rapids, Michigan radio station has turned down an offer by gospel musician Marvin Sapp to become part owner of the failing station. Three investors in WJNZ-AM (1140), the city’s only urban station, also returned the $150,000 in good faith money that Marvin Sapp presented saying they plan to come up with the money [...]
Why Dr. Teresa Hairston’s Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp is Important:
Talk to any pastor around the country and they will tell you the same thing, and that is, people in their congregations are losing jobs and have become critically concerned about their economic future. The loss of jobs across America even threatens the stability of the church, who is dependent upon the good will and [...]
Tina Campbell Of Mary Mary Had A Baby: Half of gospel duo gives birth, other is expecting.
Mary Mary’s Tina Campbell gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday, Oct. 20th. According to GospelFlava.com, Tina Campbell and her husband, Soul Seekers member Teddy Campbell, welcomed TJ into the world weighing seven pounds. This is the third child for the couple. Tina Campbell’s sister and group partner, Erica Campbell, has announced that she [...]
Terrence Richburg, Gospel Jazz Artist And Founder Of Jazz Gospel Central, Highlighted On Cover Of Gospel Synergy Magazine
Terrence Richburg is a busy man. The Gospel Jazz artist, producer, songwriter, instrumentalist and Stellar Award nominated label owner is preparing for an amazing 2010. Having ministered and played with such major artists as Richard Smallwood, Maurette Brown Clark, Yolanda Adams, The Winans, Shirley Caesar, Ben Tankard, Bobby Lyle, Nick Colionne, and many others, he’s [...]
BeBe & CeCe Winans to perform LIVE on The Oprah Winfrey Show Today
Hey Gospel Music Bites family, some great information. Tune in today, to see BeBe & CeCe Winans Performing LIVE on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Friday, October 23, 2009, Please check your local listings..
James Jackson & Atlanta Praise Are Set To Release Their Debut CD:
For four years now, ISMEG has been making a steady and triumphant noise around Atlanta with its debut artists James Jackson & Atlanta Praise. James Jackson & Atlanta Praise are a young group of singers who have shared the stage with notable artists Dottie Peoples, Paul Porter, Mary Mary, Byron Cage, Bobby Jones, Reuben Studdard [...]
Vadia and Predestined 3rd Annual Gospel Music Workshop and Concert Oct 21-24th 2009!
Vadia and Predestined announces their Third Annual Gospel Music Workshop and Concert to take place October 21st – 24th 2009. The workshops and choir rehearsals will be held 6:30 p.m Nightly, Wednesday, October 21st – Friday, October 23rd at Perfect Peace Baptist Church 150 Otto Circle, Sacramento, Ca 95822 (Rev Essex Hubbard Pastor) ______________________________________________________ The [...]
BeBe & CeCe Winans Score High On Billboard Charts With Reunion Album STILL
The platinum-selling Grammy Award-winning Gospel/R&B duo BeBe & CeCe Winans are soaring high on the charts this week as the pair’s critically acclaimed reunion album STILL, is proclaimed as “inspiring and uplifting” by the nation’s number one newspaper, USA Today. Released on October 6, 2009, STILL is currently the country’s #1 Gospel album as it [...]
BYRON CAGE SET FOR NEW RELEASE: CD recorded in Detroit.
Nobody does worship like Byron Cage and fans don’t have long to wait for the next release from the man dubbed the “Prince of Praise.” The multiple Stellar award winner and Grammy award nominee is getting ready for his upcoming release entitled “Faithful to Believe.” Recorded in Detroit, the lead single and title tune is [...]
JAMAICAN GOSPEL: Carlene Davis goes gospel.
amaican singer/songwriter Carlene Davis released her debut gospel CD this week called “True Worship” on VP Records. Best known for producing great reggae music, Carlene Davis’ CD was recorded live at Kingston’s legendary Tuff Gong Studios. The CD offers 13 songs of praise ranging from traditional hymns to original songs penned by the Davis and [...]
Gospel Music Bites Word Of The Day: Sexual Sin (7) – It’s Not Too Late I Can Be Pure Again
Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to him as instruments of righteousness. For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under [...]
BKS Music Group presents Doobie Powell in exclusive $7.00 CD download
There are musicians and then there are MUSICIANS! And Gospel’s most talented musician says The Time Is Now for his first national release. Connecticut based BKS Music Group presents the first national release for Hubert “Doobie” Powell, III. The Time Is Now is available NOW! via exclusive download at www.bksmusicgroup.com. All 15 new tracks for [...]
Gospel Music Bites Word Of The Day: Sexual Sin (6) – GOD GETS HURT
Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, Exodus 20:5 Having sex outside of marriage hurts your relationship with God. Since God is the source of life, peace, hope, comfort, security, and power—cutting yourself off from God will bring serious consequences. The [...]
Gospel Music Bites Word Of The Day: Sexual Sin (5) – Pornography
“You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matthew 5:27-28). When your single, pornography can appear to be a good alternative to having a sexual relationship, but it does the opposite. [...]
DONNIE MCCLURKIN FEEDS THE CHILDREN: Pastor and Artist to hold benefit on his birthday.
Pastor Donnie McClurkin will celebrate his 50th birthday in November by hosting a fundraiser to benefit Feed the Children. The event will take place on McClurkin’s birthday, November 9th on Long Island, NY. Feed the Children is an organization that supports the healthy development of children in third world countries across the African continent. The [...]
Gospel Music Bites Word Of The Day: Sexual Sin (4) – Flee
“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a man commits are outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were [...]
24th Annual National Heritage Gospel Music Conference | OCT.21-24.2009
The Heritage Music Foundation The primary objective of the Foundation is to establish and operate a permanent, year-round public facility to be named the Gospel House® in Los Angeles area of Southern California. It will be available as a performing arts center for the world community to host performing arts events, educational functions, awards celebrations, [...]
Gospel Music Bites Word Of The Day: Sexual Sin (3) – Stay Connected to Jesus
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). To over come sexual sin you must stay connected to Christ. If a branch is not connected to the tree, it has no [...]
Gospel Music Channel To Shine Spoylight On Indie Artists In New Contest
One independent Gospel/Christian artist will be featured on Gospel Music Channel (GMC), receive the chance to record with Integrity Music, the world’s largest independent Christian music label, and receive $5000 in music gear from Fender Musical Instruments, among other prizes as the winner of GMC’s new “Indie Spotlight Contest” announced today. Both solo artists and [...]
Gospel Music Bites Word Of The Day: Sexual Sin (2) – Make A Plan
“I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:20). Staying sexually pure takes work, but the end results are worth it. If you’ve made a decision [...]