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		<title>Neechy Is On The Move!‏</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve already gone to www.Neechy.com to check out the amazing and quirky ministry of media mogul and social networking expert Neechy! Neechy is affectionately known as the “Oprah” or “Tyra” of the faith-based world. She has made her mark as the host of &#8230;<div align="right"><div class="sharexyWidgetNoindexUniqueClassName"><div id="shr_39501512"></div></div></div>]]></description>
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				</div><p>Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve already gone to <a title="Neechy.com Home Page" href="http://www.neechy.com./" target="_blank">www.Neechy.com</a> to check out the amazing and quirky ministry of media mogul and social networking expert <strong>Neechy</strong>!  <strong>Neechy</strong> is affectionately known as the “<strong>Oprah</strong>” or “<strong>Tyra</strong>” of the faith-based world.  She has made her mark as the host of the popular <strong>Rocspace Unplugged</strong> and by interviewing some of the top names in Christian and gospel music: <strong>CeCe Winans, Nicole C. Mullen, Austin’s Bridge, Britt Nicole, Melinda Watts, Tye Tribbett, Da&#8217; T.R.U.T.H., Rance Allen, Grits</strong>; and the most prominent pastors and church leaders including <strong>Dr. Creflo Dollar, Pastor Donnie McClurkin</strong> and <strong>Pastor Darlene Bishop</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Neechy’s</strong> video blogs are infectious and engaging.  Her amazing personality brings out the transparent and fun side of all of those that she talks to.  In 2009, she launched <strong>NEECHY TV</strong> which speaks on many topics that are often taboo in the faith-based community. Her topics are sometimes daring, thought provoking, entertaining and yet inspiring.</p>
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<p><strong>Neechy</strong> is on the move!  <strong>Neechy</strong> has been traveling all over the country speaking on worship and self-worth. She is a sought after public speaker, headlining conventions and conferences lecturing and teaching on the music industry, internet marketing, blogging, and social networking.</p>
<p>Ever expanding her brand, she recently garnered a starring role in the film <strong>STAND</strong> – alongside <strong>Shirley Murdock</strong>, <strong>Coko</strong>, and <strong>J. Moss</strong> which will be in theatres first quarter <strong>2011</strong>.  <strong>Neechy</strong> is also featured in <strong>Echoes Magazine</strong> (<a title="Echo Magazine Online" href="http://issuu.com/echoesofempowerment/docs/echoes_of_empowerment_magazine_summer_2010?mode=embed&amp;layout=http://skin.issuu.com/v/dark/layout.xml&amp;showFlipBtn=true" target="_blank">Empowerment Temple AME Church Summer Issue</a>).</p>
<p>Keeping it moving as only<strong> Neechy</strong> can, she’ll be a featured speaker at the upcoming <a title="Dream Girls Gathering Home Page" href="http://www.dreamgirlzgathering.com/" target="_blank"><strong>DREAM GIRLZ GATHERING</strong></a>, created by <strong>Gospel Dream</strong> winner <strong>Melinda Watts</strong>.<a title="Dream Girls Gathering Home Page" href="http://www.dreamgirlzgathering.com/" target="_blank"> The DREAM GIRLZ GATHERING</a>, which is geared towards empowering junior and senior high school girls, will take place on <strong>August 19-21</strong> in Vineland, NJ at Cumberland County College.  The DGG is expected to hit <strong>Brooklyn</strong>, <strong>Sacramento</strong>, <strong>Cleveland</strong> and <strong>12</strong> other cities within the next year.   The <strong>DGG </strong>encourages young girls to make positive choices and build healthy relationships with their parents and peers.</p>
<p><a title="Neechy.com Home Page" href="http://www.neechy.com./"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5492" title="Neechy" src="http://www.gospelmusicbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Neechy-400x226.jpg" alt="Neechy 400x226 Neechy Is On The Move!‏" width="400" height="226" /></a></p>
<p>The DGG is a mix of high-energy entertainment, real-life stories, drama presentations, and live performances.  Joining <strong>Neechy</strong> on the tour are speakers and award winning artists <strong>Kerri Herndon</strong>, <strong>Karima Kibble</strong>, <strong>Niyoki</strong>, <strong>Crystal Aiken</strong>, and <strong>Sheri Jones-Moffett</strong>.  For more information on how you can host a <strong>DREAM GIRLZ GATHERING</strong> in your city visit<a title="Dream Girls Gathering Home Page" href="http://www.dreamgirlzgathering.com/" target="_blank"> www.dreamgirlzgathering.com</a> or email<strong> info@dreamgirlzgathering.com</strong>.</p>
<p>Adding to her schedule, <strong>Neechy</strong> serves as a minister and praise team leader at her local church.  Being a worship leader in her local ministry, gives her a platform to travel all over the country teaching workshops and seminars on <strong>TRUE WORSHIP</strong>.</p>
<p>To experience the latest episode of<strong> Neechy TV</strong>, click<strong> <a title="Neechy TV - Youtube Page" href="http://www.youtube.com/neechytv" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/neechytv</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Neechy’s</strong> itinerary and upcoming radio interviews &#8211; <strong><a title="Neechy.com Home Page" href="http://www.neechy.com./" target="_blank">www.Neechy.com</a>.</strong></p>
<p>To book <strong>Neechy</strong> for your next event email &#8211; <strong>info@neechy.com</strong></p>
<p><a title="Neechy Twitter Page" href="http://twitter.com/Neechy" target="_blank"><strong>www.Twitter.com/Neechy</strong></a></p>
<p><a title="Neechy Facebook Page" href="http://www.facebook.com/neechy" target="_blank"><strong>www.Facebook.com/Neechy</strong></a></p>
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		<title>COKO &#8220;The Winner In Me&#8221; Contest:</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the success of her new album &#8220;The Winner In Me&#8221; and the release of her debut video, on the 26th January, Coko is offering a way for her fans to get involved. By expressing why they, or someone they would like to nominate, is a Winner! . Click on &#8230;<div align="right"><div class="sharexyWidgetNoindexUniqueClassName"><div id="shr_83782839"></div></div></div>]]></description>
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				</div><p>With the success of her new album &#8220;<strong>The Winner In Me</strong>&#8221; and the release of her debut <strong>video</strong>, on the<strong> 26th January, Coko</strong> is offering a way for her fans to get involved. By expressing why they, or someone they would like to nominate, is a Winner! .</p>
<p><a href="http://www.gospelmusicbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/COKO.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4376" title="COKO" src="http://www.gospelmusicbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/COKO.jpg" alt="COKO COKO The Winner In Me Contest:" width="240" height="240" /></a></p>
<p>Click on link to listen: <strong><a href="http://www.gospelmusicbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/04-coko-the_winner_in_me.mp3">Coko &#8211; The Winner In Me</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Coko</strong> is offering to give a copy of her latest project &#8220;<strong>The Winner In Me</strong>&#8220;, to the top <strong>five</strong>(<strong>5</strong>) participence. <strong>COKO</strong> &#8220;<strong>The Winner In Me</strong>&#8221; contest requests fans to upload <strong>30 </strong>second video segments or write <strong>one</strong>(<strong>1</strong>) paragraph, expressing why they, or someone they would like to nominate, is a Winner!</p>
<p>Send <strong>ALL</strong> Videos links to: <strong>gospelbites@googlemail.com</strong> and write your paragraph below, in the comments section or email them to: <strong>gospelbites@googlemail.com</strong></p>
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		<title>SECOND GOSPEL RELEASE FOR COKO: Singer gets team effort from gospel friends and family.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coko, the former lead singer of the platinum recording trio Sisters With Voices (SWV) is set to release her second gospel CD entitled, ‘The Winner in Me’ on Light Records. Her signature powerhouse vocals are unmistakable. And the first release called &#8216;Wait On God&#8216; is a classic gospel tune brimming &#8230;<div align="right"><div class="sharexyWidgetNoindexUniqueClassName"><div id="shr_73305707"></div></div></div>]]></description>
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				</div><p><strong>Coko</strong>, the former lead singer of the platinum recording trio <strong>Sisters With Voices</strong> (<strong>SWV</strong>) is set to release her second gospel CD entitled, ‘<strong>The Winner in Me</strong>’ on <strong>Light Records</strong>.</p>
<p>Her signature powerhouse vocals are unmistakable. And the first release called &#8216;<strong>Wait On God</strong>&#8216; is a classic gospel tune brimming with emotion and inspiration.</p>
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<p><strong>Coko</strong>, whose real name is <strong>Cheryl Gamble</strong>, began her recording career as a choir member in <strong>Hezekiah Walker’s Love Fellowship Tabernacle Choir</strong>. In <strong>1990</strong> <strong>Coko</strong> formed the group Female Edition and later renamed it<strong> SWV</strong>. After their breakup some eight years later, <strong>Coko</strong> released one solo R&amp;B album then signed onto a gospel label and married music producer <strong>Mike &#8220;Big Mike&#8221; Clemmons</strong> who is the father of her second son, <strong>Jalen</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Coko&#8217;s</strong> full gospel solo debut, <strong>Grateful,</strong> was released in <strong>2006</strong> and debuted at<strong> #5</strong> on <strong>Billboard&#8217;s Top Independent albums chart</strong>. So her upcoming CD has great expectations.</p>
<p><strong>Kelly Price</strong>, who also established a following in the R&amp;B genre before crossing over to gospel, is a guest artist on <strong>Coko’s</strong> CD. Other guest artists include <strong>Canton Jones</strong>, <strong>Israel Haughton</strong> and <strong>Lady</strong> (<strong>Cyde</strong>)<strong> Tibba</strong> (<strong>Gamble</strong>) who is Coko’s mother. The CD is now available in Stores Everywhere.</p>
<p>Source: <strong>EURweb</strong></p>
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		<title>Pure Genius Entertainment Present: Oraclez World Gospel Festival &amp; Awards</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kirk Franklin + 10 Artists @ Wembley Arena World Class Gospel Megastars Announced for the launch of Oraclez Gospel Festival The world’s leading gospel singers will be performing at the New Wembley Arena this summer to launch the prestigious Oraclez World Gospel Festival and Awards 09. Organised by Pure Genius &#8230;<div align="right"><div class="sharexyWidgetNoindexUniqueClassName"><div id="shr_54258391"></div></div></div>]]></description>
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				</div><p><strong>Kirk Franklin </strong>+ <strong>10 Artists </strong>@ <strong>Wembley Arena</strong><br />
World Class Gospel Megastars Announced for the launch of<strong> Oraclez Gospel Festival</strong></p>
<p>The world’s leading gospel singers will be performing at the <strong>New Wembley Arena</strong> this summer to launch the prestigious <a title="Oraclez World Gospel Festival and Awards" href="http://www.livenation.co.uk/event/getEvent/eventId/340111" target="_blank" class="broken_link"><strong>Oraclez World Gospel Festival and Awards 09</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Organised by <strong>Pure Genius Entertainment</strong> (P.G.E.) this event will celebrate, showcase and award the foremost artists in urban gospel today.</p>
<p>With confirmed performances by the Grammy award winning<br />
<strong>Kirk Franklin<br />
Ce Ce Winans<br />
Mary Mary<br />
Martha Munizzi<br />
Ann Nesby</strong> (Formally Sounds of Blackness)<br />
<strong>Dave Hollister</strong><br />
<strong>Coko</strong> (Formally S.W.V.)<br />
<strong>Kelly Price<br />
Chevelle Franklyn</strong></p>
<p><a title="Oraclez World Gospel Festival and Awards" href="http://www.livenation.co.uk/event/getEvent/eventId/340111" target="_blank" class="broken_link"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2338" title="oraclez-gospel-festival" src="http://www.gospelmusicbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/oraclez-gospel-festival.jpg" alt="oraclez gospel festival Pure Genius Entertainment Present: Oraclez World Gospel Festival & Awards" width="409" height="277" /></a></p>
<p>This event is a must for anyone who has been comforted, inspired and empowered by these accomplished and highly talented performers. Hosted by<strong> Coko</strong> &amp; <strong>Dave P</strong> (Choice fm) and backed by<strong> The Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra</strong></p>
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<p>This historical and thrilling performance which should not be missed. The event takes place on <strong>Monday 4th May 2009</strong> at the <strong>New Wembley Arena</strong> Doors; <strong>4.30pm</strong> Showtime <strong>5.00pm</strong> / <strong>11.00pm</strong> Tickets priced from <strong>£35.00</strong> available from <a title="Oraclez World Gospel Festival and Awards" href="http://www.livenation.co.uk/event/getEvent/eventId/340111" target="_blank" class="broken_link"><strong>www.wembleyarena.co.uk</strong></a>, ticket hotline: <strong>0844 815 0815</strong>, email us for further information: <strong>info@oraclez.com</strong></p>
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		<title>Coko Christmas Sneak Peak:In Stores Now!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On October 14th Coko (of SWV) will release &#8220;A COKO CHRISTMAS&#8220;. The album will rediscover some of the SWV-inked Christmas tunes “Oh Holy Night,” “This Christmas,” and “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire), while also enjoying holiday inspired songs “Holy” and “Grateful,” from her solo debut album. &#8230;<div align="right"><div class="sharexyWidgetNoindexUniqueClassName"><div id="shr_64348306"></div></div></div>]]></description>
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				</div><p>On October 14th <strong>Coko</strong> (of <strong>SWV</strong>) will release &#8220;<a title="A COKO Christmas Sneak Peak" href="http://cokosplace.ning.com/" target="_blank" class="broken_link"><strong>A COKO CHRISTMAS</strong></a>&#8220;.  The album will rediscover some of the <strong>SWV</strong>-inked Christmas tunes “<strong>Oh Holy Night,</strong>” “<strong>This Christmas,</strong>” and “<strong>The Christmas Song</strong> (<strong>Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire</strong>), while also enjoying holiday inspired songs “<strong>Holy</strong>” and “<strong>Grateful,</strong>” from her solo debut album.  Special features include <strong>George Huff</strong>, who appeared with <strong>Coko </strong>on “<strong>Give Love On Christmas Day</strong>” and also a guest appearance from <strong>Coko’s</strong> mother, <strong>Lady Tibba</strong> and son Jalen on “<strong>Silent Night</strong>”.</p>
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<p>This album will be a great addition to your holiday gift guide or an editorial piece about her journey in gospel music and the balance as a wife and mother.  She can answer the questions you may have about her times during <strong>SWV</strong> and what is currently going on with the group.  <strong>Coko</strong> is also currently in the studio recording her second gospel studio album to be released early <strong>2009</strong>.</p>
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		<title>Curtis King&#8217;s Wonderful One &#8211; 42nd Anniversary Concert Tribute to Gospel Legend Vanessa Bell Armstrong.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Monday, October 13, 2008 @7:00 p.m. TBAAL presents &#8220;Director Curtis King&#8217;s Wonderful One &#8211; 42nd Anniversary Concert Tribute to Gospel Legend Vanessa Bell Armstrong. The concert will feature performances by Smokie Norful, Vickie Winans, Tramaine Hawkins, Bryan Wilson, Rance Allen, Coko, Margaret Bell, Kervy Brown, Lil&#8217; Mo and Daryl &#8230;<div align="right"><div class="sharexyWidgetNoindexUniqueClassName"><div id="shr_43206391"></div></div></div>]]></description>
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				</div><p>On Monday, <strong>October 13, 2008 @7:00 p.m</strong>. <strong>TBAAL</strong> presents &#8220;<strong>Director Curtis King&#8217;s Wonderful One &#8211; 42nd Anniversary Concert Tribute to Gospel Legend Vanessa Bell Armstrong</strong>.</p>
<p>The concert will feature performances by <strong>Smokie Norful</strong>, <strong>Vickie Winans</strong>, <strong>Tramaine Hawkins</strong>, <strong>Bryan Wilson</strong>, <strong>Rance Allen</strong>, <strong>Coko</strong>, <strong>Margaret Bell</strong>, <strong>Kervy Brown</strong>, <strong>Lil&#8217; Mo</strong> and <strong>Daryl Coley</strong>. It will be held at <strong>The Black Academy of Arts and Letters</strong> in Dallas, Texas.</p>
<p>Who&#8217;s who in <strong>black Gospel music</strong> is coming out to celebrate the life and music of legendary Gospel artist <strong>Vanessa Bell Armstrong </strong>on her <strong>42nd anniversary </strong>as a Gospel artist. Her first radio hit was &#8220;<strong>Peace Be Still</strong>&#8221; and it took the Gospel world by storm in <strong>1983</strong>.</p>
<p>What followed was more hit recordings such as the number one CD, &#8220;<strong>Chosen,</strong>&#8221; which features &#8220;<strong>Nobody But Jesus</strong>&#8220;, a Broadway production of &#8220;<strong>Don&#8217;t Get God Started</strong>&#8221; and the theme song to the `80s NBC sitcom &#8220;<strong>Amen,</strong>&#8221; that starred <strong>Clifton Davis</strong> and <strong>Sherman Helmsley</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Vanessa Bell Armstrong</strong> is also one of the few Gospel artists to enjoy a string of respectable <strong>R&amp;B radio</strong> successes with her songs such as &#8220;<strong>You Bring Out the Best in Me,</strong>&#8221; &#8220;<strong>Something on the Inside</strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>Pressing On.</strong>&#8221; Since recovering from an illness that caused her to become partially paralyzed and to briefly lose her singing ability, <strong>Armstrong</strong> is back on the scene in a big way. She&#8217;s signed to<strong> EMI Gospel</strong> and is working on a new CD with <strong>Grammy</strong>-winning producer <strong>Donald Lawrence</strong> at the helm.</p>
<p>As a closing to the <strong>Texas State Missionary Baptist Convention</strong>, <strong>Vanessa Bell Armstrong</strong> will be honored by her singing friends such as <strong>Smokie Norful</strong>, <strong>Vickie Winans</strong>, <strong>Tramaine Hawkins</strong>, <strong>Bryan Wilson</strong>, <strong>Rance Allen</strong>, <strong>Lil Mo</strong>, <strong>Coko</strong>, <strong>Kervy Brown</strong>, <strong>Margaret Bell</strong> and <strong>Daryl Coley</strong> who will serenade <strong>Vanessa Bell Armstrong</strong> and the audience for her 42nd anniversary as a recording artist. The event will be held at the <strong>Black Academy of Arts &amp; Letters</strong>&#8216; <strong>Naomi Bruton Theater</strong> in the <strong>Dallas Convention Center Complex</strong>, 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, TX 75202 (At the corner of Canton and Akard Street).</p>
<p><strong>More&#8230;</strong> For tickets to the <strong>anniversary celebration</strong> call at <strong>214-743-2400</strong> or log onto the <strong>Ticket Master</strong> web site at <a title="Ticket Matser (Tribute to Vanessa Bell Armstrong&quot;" href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/Tbaal-Presents-Wonderful-One-Concert-Vanessa-Bell-Armstrong-Tribute-tickets/artist/1226068" target="_blank" class="broken_link"><strong>www.ticketmaster.com.</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Allstate Gospel Superfest 10 Atlanta Special Tibrute To John P. Kee:</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get ready for the biggest gospel show of the year &#8211; 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 &#8220;Allstate Gospel Superfest 10&#8220;. Be prepared for powerful musical performances &#8230;<div align="right"><div class="sharexyWidgetNoindexUniqueClassName"><div id="shr_16756229"></div></div></div>]]></description>
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				</div><p>Get ready for the biggest gospel show of the year &#8211; <a title="Allstate Gospel Superfest 10" href="http://www.gospelsuperfest.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Allstate Gospel Superfest</strong></a>, sponsored in part by <a title="PAMPERS" href="http://www.pampers.co.uk/growingyourfamily/en_GB/signup.do?location=pamp" target="_blank" class="broken_link"><strong>Pampers</strong> </a>and <a title="American Airlines Web Site" href="http://www.aa.com/international/internationalSplashAccess.do?countryCodeForIP=GB&amp;v_locale=en_US&amp;v_mobileUAFlag=AA" target="_blank"><strong>American Airlines</strong></a>. Twenty-five national recording starswill take the stage, at this historic event that marks the <strong>10th</strong> international recording session &#8220;<strong>Allstate Gospel Superfest 10</strong>&#8220;. Be prepared for powerful musical performances that will leave you uplifted and spirit-filled. Plus, there will be a special tribute to gospel talent, <strong>John P. Kee</strong>. The <strong>Allstate Gospel Superfest</strong> is one of the nations largest TV production in gospel music today! This show is a must for gospel fans. So come join the spiritual experience at the <strong>Allstate Gospel Superfest</strong>. Which will be held at the beautiful <strong>Boisfeuillet Jones Atlantic Civic Center</strong>, on <strong>Saturday November 1st 2008</strong>.</p>
<p>Scheduled to appear: <strong>John P. Kee</strong>, <strong>Mary Mary</strong>, <strong>The Williams Brothers</strong>, <strong>Trin-I-Tee 5:7</strong>, <strong>Walter Hawkins</strong>, <strong>Byron Cage</strong>, <strong>Hezekiah Walker</strong>, <strong>Martha Munizzi</strong>, <strong>Beverly Crawford</strong>, <strong>Coko</strong>, Hosted by <strong>Flex Alexander</strong> and <strong>Tasha Smith</strong></p>
<p>You&#8217;ve seen it in syndication, you&#8217;ve seen it on <strong>TBN</strong>, you&#8217;ve also seen it on <strong>The Gospel Music Channel</strong>, NOW SEE IT LIVE and experience the power of The <strong>Allstate Gospel Supperfest LIVE</strong> in <strong>Atlanta</strong>. The show starts at <strong>6.00pm</strong> and the doors open at <strong>5.00pm</strong>. Will see you there!</p>
<p><strong>More.. </strong>For more information call the Hot line at <strong>(770) 621 2520</strong> or visit <a title="Allstate Gospel Superfest 10" href="http://www.gospelsuperfest.com/" target="_blank"><strong>www.gospelsuperfest.com</strong>.</a> To get you tickets call <strong>Ticketmaster</strong> (<strong>404</strong>) <strong>249 6400</strong> or go to <a title="Ticket Matser (Tickets for Allstate Gospel Superfest)" href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/b75g4l" target="_blank" class="broken_link"><strong>www.ticketmaster.com</strong></a></p>
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		<title>COKO FORMER SWV MEMBER IS NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY AWARD FOR HER DEBUT GOSPEL ALBUM &#8220;GRATEFUL&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2008 06:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Coko</strong>, who led in <strong>SWV&#8217;s</strong> top ten pop hits such as &#8220;<strong>I&#8217;m So Into You</strong>&#8221; and &#8220;<strong>Weak</strong>&#8221; during the <strong>1990s</strong>, has received her first <strong>Grammy nomination </strong>as a solo artist. The singer&#8217;s latest CD &#8220;<strong>Grateful</strong>&#8221; (<strong>Light Records</strong>) was nominated for a <strong>Grammy</strong> as <strong>Best Contemporary R&amp;B Gospel CD of the Year</strong>.<span id="more-711"></span></p>
<p>The debut gospel album is on the top ten lists on the<strong> Billboard</strong> gospel album sales chart and her single &#8220;I<strong> Get Joy,</strong>&#8221; featuring <strong>Kirk Franklin</strong>, hit the top 40 on both the <strong>Hot Gospel Songs</strong> and <strong>Hot R&amp;B Airplay</strong> singles charts.</p>
<p>Among the many highlights on the album is Coko&#8217;s remake of the <strong>Clark Sisters</strong>&#8216; &#8220;<strong>Endow Me</strong>&#8221; which features <strong>Fantasia</strong>, <strong>Faith Evans</strong> and <strong>Li&#8217;l Mo</strong>. Her mother, <strong>Lady Tibba Gamble</strong>, who once recorded with <strong>Light Records </strong>as a member of the <strong>New York Community Choir</strong>, joins <strong>Coko</strong> and <strong>Donald Lawrence</strong> on the festive, &#8220;<strong>Mighty God.</strong>&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>     Coko</strong>, who has lent her signature voice to hit songs such as, &#8220;<strong>Men In Black,</strong>&#8221; (with <strong>Will Smith</strong>) and her solo hit, &#8220;<strong>Sunshine,</strong>&#8221; is not a newcomer to the church. Her career began at 12 years old as a member of the <strong>New York Community Choir</strong>. The singer was a member of <strong>Hezekiah Walker&#8217;s</strong> <strong>Love Fellowship Crusade Choir</strong>, and it was during that period that she teamed up with childhood friends <strong>Leanne &#8220;Lelee&#8221; Lyons</strong> and <strong>Tamara &#8220;Taj&#8221; Johnson</strong> to form <strong>SWV</strong>. In the past, she&#8217;s appeared on gospel projects by <strong>The Lord&#8217;s Church Cathedral Choir</strong>, <strong>Youthful Praise and Brent Jones</strong> &amp; the <strong>T.P. Mobb</strong>.</p>
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<p>The <a href="http://www.thestellarawards.com/soul.html" title="The Stellar Awards Official website" target="_blank"><strong>2008 Stellar Award</strong></a> will take place in at the <strong>Grand Ole Opry House</strong> in Nashville on January 12, 2008. <strong>Kirk Franklin</strong>, <strong>CeCe Winans</strong> and <strong>Byron Cage</strong> will host for the night. Also the list of <strong>2008 Stellar Award</strong> nominees is in. And, this year a new category, <strong>Fan Favorite Song of the Year</strong>, has been added. Fans can cast their vote at <a href="http://www.thestellarawards.com/soul.html" title="The Stellar Awards Official website" target="_blank"><strong>www.thestellarawards.com</strong></a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Artist of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Fred Hammond &#8211; Free To Worship &#8211; Verity<br />
J Moss &#8211; V2&#8230;  &#8211; PAJAM/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
Smokie Norful &#8211; Life Changing  &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
The Clark Sisters &#8211; Live &#8211; One Last Time &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
Kelly Price &#8211; This Is Who I Am &#8211; EcclectiSounds Entertainment/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba</p>
<p><strong>Song of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Karen Clark Sheard  &#8211; Blessed &amp; Highly Favored &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
Jimmy Hicks &#8211; Born Blessed &#8211; World Wide Music<br />
P. Morton &#8211; Let Go  &#8211; Quiet Water/ Verity/ Zomba<br />
Kurt Carr &#8211; Still Standing &#8211; Light Records/ Tehillah<br />
Percy Bady &#8211; Um Good &#8211; EMI Gospel</p>
<p><strong>Choir of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Darius Brooks Presents, The Reunion Live in Chicago &#8211; Side A (featuring former members of the Thompson Community Singers)   &#8211; Journey Music Group<br />
Wilmington Chester Mass Choir &#8211; It&#8217;s Not Over &#8211; Emtro Gospel<br />
Bishop T.D. Jakes &amp; The Potter&#8217;s House Mass Choir &#8211; Live in Kenya, Grace: The Kenya Experience   &#8211; Dexterity Records/ Rhino<br />
Isaiah Thomas and the Elements of Praise &#8211; Isaiah Thomas and the Elements of Praise, Live!   &#8211; R.O.U. Records<br />
Bishop Noel Jones Presents The City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir &#8211; Welcome to the City   &#8211; Tyscot Records/Alpha Dog Records</p>
<p><strong>Producer of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Fred Hammond &#8211; Free To Worship &#8211; Verity<br />
Kurt Carr, Tramaine Hawkins &#8211; I Never Lost My Praise &#8211; Live &#8211; Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
David Mann &amp; Tamela Mann &#8211; Tamela Mann &#8211; The Live Experience &#8211; TillyMan Music<br />
Donald Lawrence, The Clark Sisters &#8211; Live &#8211; One Last Time &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
Kelly Price &amp; H.R. Crump, Kelly Price &#8211; This Is Who I Am  &#8211; EcclectiSounds Entertainment/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba</p>
<p><strong>Group Duo of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
The McClurkin Project &#8211; We Praise You &#8211; Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
The Clark Sisters &#8211; Live &#8211; One Last Time &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
The Mighty Clouds of Joy &#8211; Movin&#8217;  &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
The Anointed Pace Sisters &#8211; Return &#8211; Tyscot Records</p>
<p><strong>New Artist of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Group 1 Crew &#8211; Group 1 Crew &#8211; Fervent Records/ Curb Records/ WB<br />
Antwaun Stanley &#8211; I Can Do Anything  &#8211; Bajada Records/ Lightyear<br />
Bishop Noel Jones Presents The City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir &#8211; Welcome to the City   &#8211; Tyscot Records/Alpha Dog Records<br />
DeWayne Woods &#8211; Introducing DeWayne Woods &amp; When Singers Meet &#8211; Quiet Water/ Verity/ Zomba<br />
Jimmy Hicks &amp; The Voices of Integrity featuring The Levites &#8211; Born Blessed   &#8211; Worldwide Music</p>
<p><strong>Male Vocalist of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Fred Hammond &#8211; Free To Worship &#8211; Verity<br />
DeWayne Woods &#8211; Introducing DeWayne Woods &amp; When Singers Meet &#8211; Quiet Water/ Verity/ Zomba<br />
J Moss &#8211; V2&#8230;  &#8211; PAJAM/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
Troy Sneed &#8211; In HIS Presence &#8211; Emtro Gospel<br />
William H. Murphy &#8211; Live in Atlanta, The Sound&#8230;Another William Murphy Project &#8211; Music Group</p>
<p><strong>Female Vocalist of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Vanessa Bell Armstrong &#8211; Walking Miracle &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
Tramaine Hawkins &#8211; I Never Lost My Praise &#8211; Live &#8211; Gospo Centric / Zomba<br />
Vickie Winans &#8211; Woman To Woman &#8211; Verity / Zomba<br />
Tamela Mann &#8211; The Live Experience  &#8211; TillyMann Music</p>
<p><strong>Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Kenny Lattimore &amp; Chante&#8217; Moore &#8211; Uncovered Covered &#8211; LaFace Records/ Verity/ Zomba<br />
PAJAM Presents 21:03 &#8211; Twenty One O Three &#8211; PAJAM/ Gospo Centric/ Verity/ Zomba<br />
The McClurkin Project &#8211; We Praise You &#8211; Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
Zie&#8217;l &#8211; Genesis &#8211; Light Records/Gospel Warehouse Records</p>
<p><strong>CD of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
J Moss &#8211; V2&#8230;  &#8211; PAJAM/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
Tramaine Hawkins &#8211; I Never Lost My Praise &#8211; Live &#8211; Gospo Centric / Zomba<br />
Vickie Winans &#8211; Woman To Woman &#8211; Verity / Zomba<br />
The Clark Sisters &#8211; Live &#8211; One Last Time &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
The Caravans &#8211; Paved The Way &#8211; Malaco</p>
<p><strong>Traditional Group/Duo of the Year</strong></p>
<p>The Anointed Pace Sisters &#8211; Return &#8211; Tyscot Records<br />
The Clark Sisters &#8211; Live &#8211; One Last Time &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
The Caravans &#8211; Paved The Way &#8211; Malaco<br />
The Rance Allen Group &#8211; Closest Friend &#8211; Tyscot Records<br />
Alvin Darling &amp; Celebration &#8211; My Blessing Is On The Way &#8211; Emtro Gospel</p>
<p><strong>Contemporary Male of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Deitrick Haddon &#8211; 7 Days &#8211; Tyscot/ Verity/ Zomba<br />
Dave Hollister &#8211; The Book of David: Vol. 1 The Transition &#8211; Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
Fred Hammond &#8211; Free To Worship &#8211; Verity<br />
Smokie Norful &#8211; Life Changing  &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
Micah Stampley &#8211; A Fresh Wind &#8211; The Second Sound  &#8211; Levitical Records</p>
<p><strong>Traditional Male of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Bishop Paul S. Morton &#8211; Still Standing &#8211; Light Records/ Tehillah<br />
Rev. Timothy Wright &#8211; Jesus, Jesus, Jesus &#8211; Koch Records/Jordan Entertainment/ MQM Records<br />
Alvin Darling &#8211; My Blessing Is On The Way &#8211; Emtro Gospel<br />
Norman Hutchins &#8211; Where I Long To Be &#8211; JDI Records<br />
Richard Smallwood &#8211; Journey: Live In New York &#8211; Verity/ Zomba</p>
<p><strong>Contemporary Female of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Coko &#8211; Grateful &#8211; Light Records<br />
Tamela Mann &#8211; The Live Experience  &#8211; TillyMann Music<br />
Shirley Murdock &#8211; Soulfood  &#8211; Tyscot Records<br />
Vickie Winans &#8211; Woman To Woman &#8211; Verity / Zomba<br />
Maurette Brown Clark &#8211; The Dream &#8211; AIR Gospel / Malaco</p>
<p><strong>Traditional Female of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Nikki Ross &#8211; Vol. 1 Touch: The Pastor Rudy Experience &#8211; Music World<br />
Tramaine Hawkins &#8211; I Never Lost My Praise &#8211; Live &#8211; Gospo Centric / Zomba<br />
Lemmie Battles &#8211; You&#8217;re Looking At A Miracle LIVE &#8211; New Haven Records<br />
Candi Staton &#8211; The Ultimate Gospel Collection &#8211; Shanachie Ent. Corp.<br />
Prenestine Williams-Porter &#8211; Motor City Praise Records presents World Wide God &#8211; Motor City Praise</p>
<p><strong>Contemporary CD of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Shirley Murdock &#8211; Soulfood  &#8211; Tyscot Records<br />
Sound of the New Breed &#8211; Freedom  &#8211; Integrity Gospel / Newbreed<br />
Kelly Price &#8211; This Is Who I Am  &#8211; EcclectiSounds Entertainment/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
Deitrick Haddon &#8211; 7 Days &#8211; Tyscot/ Verity/ Zomba<br />
J Moss &#8211; V2&#8230;  &#8211; PAJAM/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba</p>
<p><strong>Traditional CD of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Tramaine Hawkins &#8211; I Never Lost My Praise &#8211; Live &#8211; Gospo Centric / Zomba<br />
The Anointed Pace Sisters &#8211; Return &#8211; Tyscot Records<br />
Bishop Paul S. Morton &#8211; Still Standing &#8211; Light Records/ Tehillah<br />
The Caravans &#8211; Paved The Way &#8211; Malaco<br />
The Rance Allen Group &#8211; Closest Friend &#8211; Tyscot Records</p>
<p><strong>Urban/ Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year</strong><br />
Kelly Price &#8211; Healing EcclectiSounds Entertainment/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
J Moss &#8211; I&#8217;m Not Perfect PAJAM/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
Deitrick Haddon &#8211; Heaven  Tyscot/ Verity/ Zomba<br />
Kirk Franklin &#8211; Look At Me Now  Fo Yo Soul/Gospo Centric/Zomba<br />
DeWayne Woods &#8211; Let Go Quiet Water/ Verity/ Zomba</p>
<p><strong>Traditional Choir of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Darius Brooks Presents, The Reunion Live in Chicago &#8211; Side A (featuring former members of the Thompson Community Singers)   &#8211; Journey Music Group<br />
Wilmington Chester Mass Choir &#8211; It&#8217;s Not Over &#8211; Emtro Gospel<br />
Bishop T.D. Jakes &amp; The Potter&#8217;s House Mass Choir &#8211; Live in Kenya, Grace: The Kenya Experience   &#8211; Dexterity Records/ Rhino<br />
Bishop Noel Jones Presents The City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir &#8211; Welcome to the City   &#8211; Tyscot Records/Alpha Dog Records</p>
<p><strong>Contemporary Choir of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Joshua&#8217;s Troop LIVE JT3 &#8211; New Haven Records<br />
Isaiah Thomas and the Elements of Praise &#8211; Isaiah Thomas and the Elements of Praise, Live!   &#8211; R.O.U. Records<br />
L. Spenser Smith &amp; Testament &#8211; Statement: The Assignment Continues&#8230; &#8211; Emtro Gospel</p>
<p><strong>Instrumental CD of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
The Craig Crawford Players &#8211; I&#8217;ll Be With You  &#8211; Life Jam Records<br />
Syreeta Thompson &#8211; Gabriel&#8217;s Praise  &#8211; Blow Your Horn Girl Publishing<br />
Lionel Jones &#8211; Papa Jones &#8211; Color Code Purple Productions, Inc.<br />
Ben Tankard &#8211; Let&#8217;s Get Quiet: The Smooth Jazz Experience  &#8211; Verity/ Zomba</p>
<p><strong>Special Event CD of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Various Artists &#8211; A Christmas To Remember  &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
Kirk Franklin &#8211; Kirk Franklin Presents Songs For The Storm Volume 1 &#8211; Fo Yo Soul/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
Mary Alessi &amp; Friends &#8211; When Women Worship  &#8211; Miami Life Sounds Records<br />
Various &#8211; Blackberry Records presents Wedding Songs  &#8211; Blackberry Records<br />
Yolanda Adams &#8211; Yolanda Adams, The Best of Me  &#8211; Atlantic / Wea</p>
<p><strong>Rap/Hip Hop Gospel CD of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
The Cross Movement &#8211; HIStory: Our Place in HIS Story  &#8211; Cross Movement Records<br />
Joe L. Da Vessel &#8211; Testimony: 1 Lyrics 4 Life  &#8211; D.A.A.S. What&#8217;s Up Entertainment<br />
Pettidee &#8211; Resurrections&#8230;Past, Present, and Future&#8230;  &#8211; Sony/ BMG/ Soldier Sound Records<br />
PAJAM Presents 21:03 &#8211; Twenty One O Three &#8211; PAJAM/ Gospo Centric/ Verity/ Zomba<br />
Various &#8211; BG Records Presents Gospel Skate Jams Vol. 2 &#8211; BG Records</p>
<p><strong>Children&#8217;s Performance of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Eva Sabiniano &#8211; Born To Praise &#8211; Pacific Studios<br />
Kaira Miller &#8211; My Everything  &#8211; Vine Life Productions<br />
The First Coast Children&#8217;s Choir &#8211; Let The Children Sing! Volume IV Give an Applause! &#8211; Spirit of Life Records<br />
Jada Simone Clark &#8211; Maurette Brown Clark&#8217;s The Dream &#8211; AIR Gospel / Malaco Records</p>
<p><strong>Quartet of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
7 Sons of Soul &#8211; Witness &#8211; Verity/ Zomba/ Soul World<br />
The Mighty Clouds of Joy &#8211; Movin&#8217;  &#8211; EMI Gospel<br />
The Rance Allen Group &#8211; Closest Friend &#8211; Tyscot Records<br />
Slim &amp; The Supreme Angels &#8211; The Judgement &#8211; Malaco Records<br />
Pilgrim Jubilee Singers &#8211; Jesus Got Me Off &#8211; Malaco Records</p>
<p><strong>Music Video of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Jimmy Hicks &amp; The Voices of Integrity featuring The Levites Born Blessed &#8211; Worldwide Music<br />
J.Moss: Operator &#8211; V2&#8230;  &#8211; PAJAM/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
Shirley Murdock: I Love Me Better Than That &#8211; Soulfood &#8211; Tyscot Records<br />
Vickie Winans: The Rainbow &#8211; Vickie Winans&#8217; Classic Gold Video Collection &#8211; Destiny Joy<br />
Antwaun Stanley: Teach Me &#8211; I Can Do Anything &#8211; Bajada Records</p>
<p><strong>Recorded Music Package of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Sean M. Kinney (art direction and design) &#8211; Ronald Cadiz (photography) &#8211; V2&#8230; (J.Moss) &#8211; PAJAM/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
Denise Trotman (art direction and design) &#8211; Ronald Cadiz (photography) &#8211; Woman To Woman: Songs of Life (Vickie Winans) &#8211; Verity/ Zomba<br />
Nicola Goode (photography) &#8211; Welcome to the City (Bishop Noel Jones Presents The City of Refuge Sanctuary Choir)   &#8211; Tyscot Records/ Alpha Dog Records<br />
Anita Boriboon &amp; Michelle Lukianovich (art direction and design) &#8211; Kwaku Alston (photography) &#8211; This Is Who I Am (Kelly Price) &#8211; EcclectiSounds Entertainment/ Gospo Centric/ Zomba<br />
Sean M. Kinney (art direction) &#8211; Ronald Cadiz (photography) &#8211; Introducing DeWayne Woods &amp; When Singers Meet &#8211; Quiet Water/ Verity/ Zomba</p>
<p><strong>Praise and Worship CD of the Year<br />
</strong><br />
Marcus Cole &#8211; Write My Song &#8211; PureSprings/ EMI Gospel/ Riverphlo<br />
Micah Stampley &#8211; A Fresh Wind &#8211; The Second Sound  &#8211; Levitical Records<br />
Troy Sneed &#8211; In His Presence &#8211; Emtro Gospel<br />
Stephen Hurd &#8211; My Destiny &#8211; Integrity<br />
Maurette Brown Clark &#8211; The Dream &#8211; AIR Gospel / Malaco</p>
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		<title>7th Annual Celebration of Gospel 2007</title>
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<p>The theme “<strong>Taking You Higher</strong>” is the driving creative force behind <strong>BET</strong>’s production of its uplifting, spirit-filled <strong>7th Annual CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL </strong>special, gathering musical artists from both the inspirational and secular worlds for a rousing evening of praise. The two-hour telecast features musical performances, guest appearances and special salutes to some of the greatest names in gospel history. <a href="http://gospelmusicbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/kirk-franklin1.jpg" title="Kirk Franklin"><img src="http://gospelmusicbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/kirk-franklin1.jpg" title="Kirk Franklin" alt="kirk franklin1 7th Annual Celebration of Gospel 2007" width="180" /><span id="more-185"></span></a></p>
<p>Some of the <strong>Gospel</strong> and <strong>Secular</strong> Artiste that appeared on the <strong>7th Annual CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL</strong> where: <strong>Tyler Perry</strong>, <strong>Kirk Franklin</strong>, <strong>Fantasia</strong>, <strong>Pastor Shirley Caesar</strong>, <strong>Faith Evans</strong>, <strong>Fred Hammond</strong>, <strong>Smokie Norful</strong>, <strong>Coko</strong> (former member of <strong>SWV</strong>) and <strong>Lil Mo.  The</strong> host on the night was <strong>Steve Harvey.</strong></p>
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<p>This all took place at <strong>The Orpheum Theatre</strong>, 842 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014.  Tapping took place on Saturday, January 20, 2007 @ 6 p.m. PT.  This was once again a GREAT evening full of amazing performances and the audience was GREAT.  The DVD in set to be released later this year, so make sure you purchase your copy.</p>
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<p><strong>More..</strong>  To pre-order your copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OONQAI/ref=pe_pe_5390_5527210_pe_snp_QAI" title="Celebration of Gospel" target="_blank"><strong>CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL</strong> </a> or <a href="http://www.bet.com/cog07dvd.htm" title="Celebration of Gospel sneak preview" target="_blank" class="broken_link"><strong>www.bet.com/cog</strong></a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[COKO former member of SWV (Sisters With Voices) has released her first gospel album, entitled &#8220;Grateful&#8220;. COKO&#8217;s version of &#8220;Endow Me&#8221; recorded first by the Clark Sisters, is truly a blessing. COKO also has featuring on this track Fantasia Barrino, Lil Mo and Faith Evans. These ladies went back to &#8230;<div align="right"><div class="sharexyWidgetNoindexUniqueClassName"><div id="shr_58326370"></div></div></div>]]></description>
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<p><strong>COKO</strong> former member of <strong>SWV</strong> (<strong>Sisters With Voices</strong>) has released her first gospel album, entitled &#8220;<strong>Grateful</strong>&#8220;.   <strong>COKO&#8217;s</strong> version of &#8220;<em><strong>Endo</strong></em><em><strong>w Me</strong></em>&#8221; recorded first by the <strong>Clark Sisters</strong>, is truly a blessing. <strong>COKO</strong> also has featuring on this track <em><strong>Fantasia Barrino, Lil Mo and Faith Evans</strong></em>.   These ladies went back to their gospel roots and performed like true gospel artist.   We pray that <strong>COKO</strong> and the ladies continue on there journey back home, where they belong. <a href="http://gospelmusicbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/coko.jpg" title="COKO Gospel Album “Grateful” former member of SWV"><img src="http://gospelmusicbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/coko.jpg" alt="coko COKO Gospel Album Grateful former member of SWV"  title="COKO Gospel Album Grateful former member of SWV" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Gospel Music Bites</strong> recommend you add this album to your gospel CD&#8217;s, you will not be disappointed.</p>
<p><strong>More:</strong> Listen to COKO -  <a href="&lt;iframe mce_tsrc=" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="" marginheight="" frameborder="" title="Listen to Coko&#039;s Album " target="_blank" class="broken_link">Grateful<img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=gosmusbit-21&amp;l=as2&amp;o=2&amp;a=B000H0M5BU" style="border: medium none  ! important; margin: 0px ! important" border="0" height="1" width="1" title="COKO Gospel Album Grateful former member of SWV" alt=" COKO Gospel Album Grateful former member of SWV" /></a></p>
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