Gospel Music

“I Need You Now”Bishop Leonard S. ScottFrom the forthcoming CDBishop Leonard Scott Presents My Worship Experience (in stores September 14, 2010)http://www.tyscot.com/Tyscot’s Bishop Leonard Scott assembles a team of top talent to help him deliver this anthemic plea to God for immediate intercession. Lil’ Mo, Phillip Bryant, Damita Haddon and Lamar Campbell [...]

Big 7The Secret Place of ThunderSixx1 Arts 2010http://www.lets-pause.com/Anyone who has seen Iowa-based gospel rap artist Big 7 knows about the trademark white hand towel he wears over his left shoulder. Those who have heard Big 7 recognize a rapper who deserves a closer look, especially when he spits rapid-fire rhymes with attitude. [...]

“Dr. T.” Tonya ArmstrongChoose HopeOverflowing Hope Music 2009http://www.armstrongcenterforhope.com/Remember in Matthew 25, the parable of the talents, where the person with five talents went out and secured five more, and God was pleased?I'm pretty certain that God is pleased with Dr. Tonya Armstrong.That passage came to mind immediately after reading Armstrong’s curriculum vitae. [...]

Attention, California readers:  St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Summer Gospel Concert Series.  The event is $20 and runs the nights of August 21 & 22, 2010.Top names Kurt Carr, Tramaine Hawkins and Norman Hutchins are featured artists.The address is:St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church1720 N. Walnut Ave. La Puente, [...]

“All of Me”B. Chase Williams feat. ShaBachFrom the Mellie’s Boy Musik Group CD R3 (2010)www.facebook.com/bchasewilliamsAfter a decade-long wait, B. Chase Williams fans will be pleased to hear that the Cincinnati-born singer and his group, ShaBach, are back with a new album: R3 – Redeemed! Reconciled! Released! The current singles from the album [...]

What do Kirk Franklin and Brian Courtney Wilson have in common with Harry Lennix and Chrisette Michele? They are all confirmed presenters for the second Merge Summit, to be held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles August 26 to 28.Dr. Holly Carter (right), founder and chairman of the [...]

By Bob Marovich, The Black Gospel Blog.Darwin Hobbs told TBGB by telephone this morning that he is "doing amazing!  I'm resting and recovering and doing very well."Last month, Hobbs was headed from Atlanta to Indianapolis, where he was scheduled to perform live on the Yolanda Adams Morning Show.  On the way to the [...]

“The Corinthian Song”Micah StampleyOriginally from the CD Ransomed Interface Entertainment/Central South Distribution 2009http://www.micahstampley.org/V. Michael McKay’s majestic anthem to the power of God in man is ideally suited for Micah Stampley’s alternatively soothing and explosive tenor voice. Recording this song during a live performance, Stampley moves from psalmist to church leveler [...]

Minister JohnsonWhat Will My Legacy Be? Minister Johnson Catalog, Volume 1Psalms Way Music Ministry Publishing 2009www.theministerjohnsoncatalog.comIn October 2007, Lamont Johnson was sitting in the back row of the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Sacramento, California, attending a Kevin Bond music clinic, when he received a life-changing message.  After observing the [...]

“I Believe”James Fortune, Shawn McLemore & Zacardi CortezFrom Kerry Douglas Presents Gospel Mix Volume IV Blacksmoke Music Worldwide 2010www.myspace.com/blacksmokemusicworldwideOn “I Believe,” James Fortune blends his plaintive preacher voice with Shawn McLemore’s soaring tenor (“You Are Holy”) and the explosive vocals of Zacardi Cortez (“The Blood”) to deliver a mighty message [...]