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Forever ForwardAll Is WellBlessed-A-Plenty Productions &One Change Entertainment 2009www.foreverforward.comForever Forward is a New York-based ensemble led by Kevin Brightman and Derek Gibbs, professional musicians and choir directors. Brightman’s interest in “the golden age of 70’s R&B spirituality and harmonic grace” as blended with more contemporary sounds is as good an [...]

Demetrius West of Indianapolis contacted TBGB recently about a longstanding Christmas tradition in Indiana's capitol.Founded by the late gospel legend and radio announcer Robert Turner (Silver Hearts), the ChristmasMusical is one night where all gospel singers and musicians can get together in one place and fellowship through the medium of [...]

Phil Thomson of Cross Rhythms explores the mystique behind Savoy Records' album cover artist known only as "Harvey."Read the article here: Cross RhythmsTBGB Note: During an interview with Rev. Lawrence Roberts, who produced many of Savoy's gospel albums, I learned that Harvey was a young man who lived in New [...]

The Brooklyn Tabernacle ChoirDeclare Your NameIntegrity Music 2009www.IntegrityMusic.comDeclare Your Name, the latest release by the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, is about as close to perfection as you can get this side of Heaven.The Grammy and Dove Award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir is one of the original praise and worship choirs. For nearly [...]

The Preacher Kidswww.pkallday.comTo Kris Kristofferson, Jesus was a Capricorn. To the Art Reynolds Singers, Jesus was just alright. Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers sang that Jesus was a friend until the end. To The Preacher Kids, Jesus is their rock star.The Preacher Kids is an ensemble of young adult [...]

“Greater” Malcolm Williams and Great FaithFrom the Malcolm James Music CD In Your Glory (2009)www.malcolmwilliams.comSinger-songwriter Malcolm Williams – a young man with an old soul – does it Windy City style in this fast-paced choir-romp, complete with his trademark Holy Ghost-filled “Chicago Bump” reprise ("Chicago Bump III"). The singers are [...]

“Forever Praise”Kathy TaylorFrom the Tyscot Records CD Live: The Worship Experience (2009)www.tyscot.comIf power singer Kathy Taylor’s churchy “Oh How Precious” blew your speakers across the room, “Forever Praise” will give your woofers and tweeters a rest. "Forever Praise" is a mid-tempo praise and worship outing with a distinctive CCM flavor. [...]

From "Living in Black and White" - LIBAW.com Record-breaking gospel-duo Mary Mary won the award for Favorite Artist in the Contemporary Inspirational category at the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. This is the second American Music Award win for Mary Mary, who walked away with the Favorite Inspirational/Christian [...]

Trin-I-Tee 5:7Love, Peace, Joy at ChristmasSpirit Rising Music 2009http://www.musicworldent.com/The award-winning trio Trin-I-Tee 5:7 has delivered the best gospel Christmas project I’ve heard thus far this season. Love, Peace, Joy at Christmas is a mix of live performances from the New Orleans group’s appearance on the Gospel Music Channel’s “Christmas at [...]

Congratulations to Chicago's Brown Sisters! Their single, "Awesome God," is #15 on the Billboard Top Gospel Songs chart for the week of December 5, 2009.