The Violinaires were one of seven awardees at the Gospel Music Workshop of America - Quartet Division banquet this afternoon. Here they are accepting their award from the Christianaires' Tyrone Porter. Afterwards, they did an acappella version of "The Lord's Prayer." Their top notes at the end of "The Lord's [...]
Here are some random notes from the Gospel Music Worshop of America - Gospel Announcers Guild:-- Congratulations to Dr. Albertina Walker, Queen of Gospel, who has released a one hour documentary on her life and music. More info at www.albertinawalker.com.-- Congratulations also go to Chicago's own Shirley Bell. She was [...]
Ami RushesTestifyAmi Rushes Ministries 2010www.amirushes.comOn her latest project, Testify, Ami Rushes sets out to “remove burdens and destroy yolks” – those of her listeners as well as her own -- through the cathartic and redemptive power of music. The title, however, could just as easily apply to the Rev. James [...]
Earnest Pugh ("Rain On Us") stopped by the Gospel Announcers Guild room at the Gospel Music Workshop of America in Cincinnati today to say thank you to radio for its continued support of his ministry.
“All That I Have”Bishop Darrell D. HinesFrom the album Darrell D. Hines Livewww.dhminfo.comTalk about a message: in 1981, Bishop Darrell D. Hines was struck by lightning and lay at death’s door for 45 minutes until he was revived. Subsequently, he dedicated himself to the church and established a formidable ministry, [...]
“Blessin’ Me”Avery*Sunshinewww.averysunshine.com(available on iTunes)A former member of the famed Wilmington/Chester Mass Choir, Avery*Sunshine is a songwriter and pianist whose services have benefited screen (The Fighting Temptations) and stage (Meet the Browns, Dreamgirls). Steeped in the gospel-jazz-soul-hip hop blend that Lisa McClendon defines as “inspirational soul,” Avery*Sunshine’s “Blessin’ Me” is a [...]
Lanipop lactatingOn July 27, Fred Hammond, award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and pioneer of urban praise and worship music, will add a new title to his CV. Record label owner.The founding member of Commissioned and his business partner, philanthropist Roy Campbell, will unveil fHammond Family Entertainment on the 27th with the [...]
“I’ll Forever Praise Him”Tim Spady & Inspiration, feat. Nneka BestFrom the forthcoming album Songs From My HeartTwenty-two year-old songwriter/musician Timothy Spady directs the Voices of Praise gospel choir at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he is studying sociology. A pianist inspired by the work of Richard Smallwood, [...]
PRoRedemptionReflection Music Group 2010www.mynameispro.comDuring the first part of the 20th century, men and women evangelized on street corners to passersby, sinners and saints alike. Their songs were urgent calls to take immediate and swift soul-saving action. To press their point, the evangelists would base their ballad on recent events or [...]
While promoting her fourth and latest CD, Reality (BluSoul Entertainment), gospel artist Lisa McClendon spent time with TBGB reminiscing about her start in the music business and what makes her style truly distinctive. McClendon grew up in Palatka, Florida, a small town about 45 minutes south of Jacksonville. Her family [...]
