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Marvin Sapp, Beverly Crawford, Kirk Franklin & Dorinda Clark Cole top list of nominees for 24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards

gospel — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00:44 +0000

(Nashville, TN) The nominees for the 24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards were announced today at a press conference held at the Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau. Leading the list of nominees with nine nominations is chart-topping gospel star, Marvin Sapp, whose nods include ‘Song of the Year’ for his smash hit “Never Would Have Made It“.

Marvin Sapp is trailed by ‘Artist of the Year’ nominee Beverly Crawford, Kirk Franklin, Dorinda Clark-Cole, and Ricky Dillard, all of whom received four or more nominations. Others multiple nominees include last year’s co-host CeCe Winans, Israel Houghton & New Breed, Canton Jones & Jonathan Nelson. Gospel great Marvin Winans and another of last year’s co-hosts Byron Cage each picked up three nominations.

This year’s list of Stellar nominees includes stars from every genre of gospel music including traditional, contemporary, urban, and rap/hip-hop. Held once again at the historic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, the 24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Show will take place on January 17, 2009. Co-hosted by comedian Sinbad, this prestigious award show is returning to Music City for the 4th consecutive year, bringing with it excitement, anticipation, and gospel music’s brightest stars.

More… For more information: www.thestellarawards.com

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VICKI MACK-LATAILLADE MOST POWERFUL WOMAN IN GOSPEL: She brought the world Kirk Franklin, Kurt Carr and Trin-i-tee 5:7.

gospel — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:00:11 +0000

Yolanda Adams , BeBe & CeCe Winans , and Tramaine Hawkins have tapped into her keen marketing skills, and even before the sale of her label – Gospel Centric Records – to Zomba two years ago, Vicki Mack-Lataillade was considered the most powerful woman in the Gospel music industry .

After a little more than a year out of the spotlight, she is back with a new venture and innovation partnership with EMI Gospel , the Lillie Mack Singalong Series .

Singer /songwriter Carnell Murrell is the first featured writer of the Lillie Mack Singalong Series .

The series keys in on music for congregations and the showcasing of writers who produce great music, and is set to make its official Gospel debut at Bobby Jones international Gospel Retreat .

The Lillie Mack catalog is comprised of more than 800 songs written by some of Gospel music’s premier artists and writers, including Kirk Franklin , Byron Cage , Dorinda Clark-Cole , Hezekiah Walker , Myron Butler , Kurt Carr and Trin-i-tee 5:7 . The first CD – featuring the vocals of the Lillie Mack Singers – is slated for release this summer .

“Our series is focused not on artists, but on writers who produce great music, and congregations who sing and love God’s music, ” says Vicki Mack-Lataillade . “My grandmother, Lillie , was always in the choir. She couldn’t sing a lick, but she loved Gospel music and it’s for people like her.” (Source: GospelMusicChannel.com )

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Professor Wilbur Belton & LADWEC, Returns With Brand New CD, “Great & Mighty” Hitting Record Shelves July 8, 2008

gospel — Fri, 30 May 2008 03:00:50 +0000

One of Today’s Hottest Choirs, Professor Wilbur Belton & LADWEC , Return With Brand New CD, "Great & Mighty " Hitting Record Shelves July 8, 2008

Led By Tye Tribbett’s Uncle , Renowned Choir Follows Up Megahit "Come Bless His Name " With "Great & Mighty "

(Washington, D.C.) – May 28, 2008 – Professor Wilbur Belton & LADWEC’s song "Come Bless His Name ", one of the hottest choir songs to hit radio in recent memory, catapulted the church ensemble to instant popularity. Produced by GRAMMY , Dove and Stellar Award winner Steven Ford , the debut project introduced the dynamic choir to the gospel music scene. The song was also the force behind the group’s 2007 EnSound Award , a 2007 Washington Area Music Award Nomination for Best Mass Choir, a 2005 Gospel Award for Best Traditional Choir, and The Community Choir Award. Also, the choir was a strong contender for the 2006 Stellar Award for "Traditional Group/Duo of the Year". Now the group is following up "Come Bless His Name" with a brand new release entitled "Great & Mighty " hitting stores on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

In a season where church choirs are quickly dwindling, Professor Belton & LADWEC continue the legacy of powerful church-friendly music with the 11-track "Great & Mighty ". The lead single, "Great & Mighty ", like "Come Bless His Name ", which is still played heavily on gospel radio, is a moving praise track focusing on the amazing traits of God. Already hitting radio stations across the country and destined to be sung in choir stands all over the nation, "Great & Mighty " gives praisers great music to lift their hands to.

Super producer Steven Ford returns to the helm and Belton shines as principal writer of the CD, "Great & Mighty ". The Washington, D.C. native, Professor Wilbur Belton is best known as a supreme musician, arranger, and songwriter. Many may not know that Professor Belton is the uncle to contemporary gospel icon Tye Tribbett . With experience as a recording artist having worked with artists such as Vickie Winans , Marvin Sapp and Dorinda Clark-Cole and as an educator, founder, Executive Music Director of the Excel School of Music as well as Minister of Music at Church of Jesus Christ , both located in Washington, D.C., Belton brings, along with his 22-member choir, a wealth of experience to gospel music. Belton & LADWEC are known internationally and have toured the nation and overseas.

The independent release on the LADWEC Music Ministry label is available for pre-orders on Amazon.com and will be available at major retailers on July 8, 2008 . For more information on Professor Wilbur Belton & LADWEC , go to www.MySpace.com/ProfessorWilburBeltonLADWEC .

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The Clark Sisters Live – “One Last Time”

gospel — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:44:29 +0000

The Clark Sisters long awaited album “One Last Time”, should be release around April 2007. The Clark Sisters are one of gospels pioneering family. The sisters Twinkie, Jackie, Dorinda and Karen, have all released their own projects, which has blessed and enriched our lives. So Gospel Music Bites for one, can’t wait to hear this new and last project, from The Clark Sisters.

Gospel Music Bite will keep you posted, so watch this space.

More.. Listen to “The Clark Sisters”

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Kelly Price Debut Gospel Album “This Is Who I Am”

gospel — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:30:16 +0000

Kelly Price has returned back to her gospel roots, with her first gospel album. Kelly Price has signed with GospoCentric, where some of gospels elite are signed, such as Kirk Franklin, Kurt Carr, Byron Cage, Dorrinda Clark-Cole and gospel legend Tramaine Hawkins. The album entitled “This is Who I Am” features some of the gospel industries GREATS, such as Donnie McClurkin and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. Kelly has great tracks on this album, such as the title track “This Is Who I Am” and “Healing“. As you listen to these tracks, they will minister to you. Gospel Music Bites pray that this will not be the only gospel album that Kelly Price will release but that Kelly will release many more.

Gospel Music Bites recommend you buy this album, you will not be disappointed.

More.. Listen to Kelly Price - “This Is Who I Am “