“Immanuel” Beverly Heath Independent (release date: October 15, 2021) www.beverlyheath.com By Robert M. Marovich Atlanta-based gospel singer Beverly Heath’s contribution to the Christmas season is “Immanuel,” a heartwarmingly-rendered carol about the newborn Christ child. Surrounded by background vocalists, Heath weaves her lyrics around the very definition of Immanuel, God with us, to express her joy over the coming of “the one true gift of love.” Keyth Lee’s orchestration, which includes a dramatic key change and sweeping crescendo entrance to the final stanza, sells the song.

Episode 139 Playlist He’ll make a way – Prince of Peace Choir Great Jehovah – Travis Greene I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice – Marcel McManus Sr. Arise – Jason Williams He loves me – Yael Hilton Praying and Believing – Erica Campbell Revelation – Keith Reed Jr. Psalms 34 – Chris Wesley & Undignified Praise feat. Dana Hemphill Middle of the night – Beverly Heath Closer to you – Ian Copeland Green Now more than ever – Out of the Dust All in his plan – PJ Morton feat. Le’Andria Johnson and Mary Mary Peace – Kirk Whalum

Beverly Heath Jesus Boulevard BaCE Music (release date: July 8, 2018) www.beverlyheath.com By Bob Marovich The title track of singer-songwriter Beverly Heath’s CD, Jesus Boulevard, sounds like a road the Dixie Hummingbirds could take their “Christian’s Automobile” for a spin. There are blessings awaiting the believer on “Jesus Boulevard,” the Atlanta-based Heath sings. And along the way, one can make passage on “Righteous Way” and “Miracle Road.” All these roads lead to peace of mind. No pun intended, but Heath’s style is what you could call middle-of-the-road (MOR) gospel. It is neither sanctified nor atmospheric. MOR is, in fact, where ...