“I’m Free”Nancey Jackson JohnsonCamdon Music 2013www.camdonmusic.comMany gospel artists have taken their performance to a higher level of gospel-ality by adding the irrepressible energy and traditional chops of Minister Nancey Jackson Johnson. The singer celebrates her freedom from oppression, depression, affliction, and other “ions” on “I’m Free,” the new single from her [...]
“You Just Don’t Know…”Benjamin Cone III & WorshipFrom the Muscle Shoals Sound Gospel CDWhen Praise Meets Worship (2013)www.malaco.comRiffing on the adage “you don’t know my story,” Benjamin Cone III and Pastor Derrick Traylor report that they have “been through hell and high water,” so when you hear them praising, you [...]
TBGB heard from Wade-O Radio that Reach Records gospel hip hop artist Tedashii recently lost his one-year-old son. We extend our condolences to Tedashii and his family on such a devastating loss.Read more here on Tedashii's His Voice Global blog site.
Anointed By GodSelf-TitledOne Voice Media (2012)By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogHailing from West Memphis, Arkansas, across the river from the Bluff City, Anointed By God (ABG) is a group of young adults whose energy and spirit earned them a Stellar Award in 2013 for Children’s Project of the [...]
Stomp! Crunch!Steve Jones of USA Today reports that Kirk Franklin is giving the storied House of Blues Gospel Brunch a face lift in celebration of its 20th anniversary. In the article, Franklin says he is endeavoring to retain the brunch's traditional flavor while introducing patrons to the newer styles of [...]
Sponsored entry: Nine time GRAMMY winner and multi-platinum-selling musician and producer Kirk Franklin—known for his unique style of gospel music that blends contemporary sounds, flawless harmonies and inspiring lyrics—has joined THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE as musical co-host for the second season of the network’s highly rated original one-hour [...]
(l. to r.) Kierra, Bishop J. Drew,J. Drew II, and Karen Clark SheardBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogThe First Family of Detroit’s Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ, known as the Sheard Family—Bishop J. Drew, Karen Clark Sheard, J. Drew II, and Kierra—opened their home and lives [...]
(April 2, 2013 - New York, NY) -- Motown Records takes a giant step into the ever-expanding Gospel music field as the result of a joint venture partnership with EMI Gospel, creating a new label Motown Gospel. The announcement was made by Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO, UMG East Coast [...]
“More To Life” Joint Heirs feat. Andale’From the CD The Solution (release date: May 7, 2013)www.jointheirs.netThe Joint Heirs’ single, “More to Life,” is a guitar-led, pop-flavored song about the importance of faith and hope in God in “a world of tears and pain.” Christian rapper Andale’ sells it with his [...]
Fred HammondUnited Tenors: Hammond, Hollister, Roberson, WilsonRCA Inspiration (2013)www.rcainspiration.comBy Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel BlogAs United Tenors, Fred Hammond, Dave Hollister, Eric Roberson, and Brian Courtney Wilson offer more muscular singing than a Welsh male chorus. Whether bearing down like a freight train of sound on “Unshakeable” and “I Need You,” [...]
