Tribute Concert For Late Pastor, Gospel Music Legend Hayes « CBS Chicago
Tribute Concert For Late Pastor, Gospel Music Legend Hayes « CBS Chicago
Arnetta Murrill-Crooms (Self-Titled)
Arnetta Murrill-Crooms (Self-titled) On The Beat Entertainment (2013) www.OnTheBeatEntertainment.com By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog Arnetta Murrill-Crooms hails from the talented Murrill Family of North Carolina. Alumni of Donald Lawrence’s Tri-City Singers, the Murrill siblings released their own album, the Lawrence-produced Family Prayer, in 2008. It featured Arnetta [...]
Donnie McClurkin Talks “Duets” and the State of Gospel Music Today
TBGB's Bob Marovich talks with award-winning gospel singer-songwriter Donnie McClurkin about his new album, Duets, to be released on RCA Inspiration March 4, and about where gospel music is today. Is it moving forward or does it need course corrections?
Announcement: NIGMA Industry Summit March 13-16
TBGB's Editor-in-Chief Bob Marovich is pleased to be part of the forthcoming NIGMA Summit March 13-16 in Atlanta. For more information or to register, visit www.nigmagospel.com or call (937) 985-3604. See details below (click on the image to enlarge).
EPISODE – 2/18/2014
This episode was created February 18, 2014. Coming in August 2014: full playlists for each episode!
TBGB Pick of the Week: February 17, 2014
“Work Your Faith”Tanya Dallas-Lewiswww.tdlmusicnews.comStellar-, Dove- and Rhythm of Gospel-nominated Tanya Dallas-Lewis takes a traditional turn on “Work Your Faith.” The song declares that the believer must first believe if God is going to make a way. “You show up and He’ll show out,” she shouts, and employs a basket full of [...]
Thomas L. Walker & Totally Committed – Keep Me In Your Will
Rev. Thomas L. Walker & Totally CommittedKeep Me In Your WillEternal Gold Records (2009)www.cdbaby.com/Artist/THOMASLWALKERTOTALLYCOMMITTEDBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogFrom their name alone, Rev. Thomas L. Walker & Totally Committed sounds like what I call an “&” group: a leader-small choir ensemble that specializes in P&W and contemporary gospel.In [...]
“I’m Still Here” – Carl Brister
“I’m Still Here”Carl BristerAgape Musicworks (2013)www.carlbrister.comThe single from Carl Brister’s forthcoming CD is a testament to endurance despite going “through hell and back.” His tough testimony of molestation as a youth is presented with a forgiving urban AC vibe, a rap assist from Steve “Chef” Walker, and an earworm of [...]
Homegoing Weekend for Dr. Charles G. Hayes – Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer
Deacon Dennis Cole passed along this information regarding Father Hayes' homegoing services: A Weekend Farewell to Dr. Charles G. Hayes Friday February 21, 2014 Sweet Holy Spirit Church 8621 S. South Chicago Ave - Chicago, IL Bishop Larry D. Trotter – Host Pastor Deacon Dennis Cole and Elder DeAndre Patterson, [...]
Dr. Charles G. Hayes, Founder of Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer, Dies
Dr. Charles G. Hayes (left) with Allen CatheyI am very saddened to report that Dr. Charles G. Hayes, known fondly as "Father Hayes," has passed away.More information about his homegoing services will be forthcoming as it is made available.A native Alabaman, Dr. Hayes came to Chicago in the late 1950s [...]
