Gospel Music

Cadillac JamesThe Message in the Music(private press) 2010(478) 228-3714For The Message in the Music, “Cadillac James” Cotton from the famed Cotton Brothers gospel family of Macon, Georgia raids the smooth soul sounds of the 1960s and 1970s, and a portion of the funky 1980s, to clothe his church-based messages in [...]

Smokie NorfulWorship & A WordEMI Gospel 2010www.emigospel.comEMI Gospel has made it possible for you to spend an hour, or two, or almost three with one of its biggest stars, Smokie Norful…the pastor.As most know, Norful (“I Need You Now”) has parlayed his successful singing career into the establishment of his [...]

“Soldier of Love” (freestyle)JunSixFrom The Braindrain Mixtape (anticipated release date: May 2010)www.junsixmusic.comOn his new single, “Soldier of Love,” Christian rapper JunSix (“Same Sa-Song”) tells the truth: there “ain’t enough soldiers of love…but many soldiers of hate.” With all the devilishness in the world, he’s “waiting for love to come and [...]

"Searched All Over/Nobody Greater"VaShawn MitchellFrom the forthcoming EMI Gospel album Triumphant (available August 10, 2010)www.emigospel.comAt a live recording session in the Atlanta area last August, the multi-talented VaShawn Mitchell laid down the tracks for his forthcoming album, Triumphant. The current single from the album is "Searched All Over/Nobody Greater."VaShawn is [...]

Living legend Dr. Edwin Hawkins (right) was the guest of honor in Chicago this afternoon at a special pre-celebration of the 40th anniversary of his breakout gospel recording, "Oh Happy Day."President Dennis Cole and the Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild, along with the Edwin Hawkins & Walter Hawkins Music and [...]

The Miller SingersIt's Getting Late in the EveningSharp Records 2010www.sharprecordsusa.comThe Miller Singers is a family group from Birmingham, Alabama that specializes in down-home, traditional gospel music. Their sound is raw but genuine, recalling the bass-driven soul gospel that was particularly popular in the 1970s.It's Getting Late in the Evening, the [...]

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The Voices of CloudsEverywhere I GoVOC Records 2009www.thevoicesofclouds.comWhile the Voices of Clouds have been around for more than fifty years, waxing their first singles in the late Sixties for the Song Bird label, Seventies soul gospel enthusiasts will remember Charlie Wells and the quartet from their successful recordings on Hoyt [...]

“Closer”Donna McAfeewww.cdbaby.com/Artist/DonnaMcAfeeLos Angeles-based Donna McAfee released her contemporary gospel debut CD So Blessed some years ago, garnering praise from Billboard. Since then, she has been a willing worker behind the scenes, producing award-winning commercial jingles and successful programs such as the gospel hip hop show, "West Coast Praze."Donna has now [...]