From PR Newswire:Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir from Atlanta West Pentecostal Church won Verizon Wireless’ How Sweet the Sound(TM) competition and has earned the title of "The Best Church Choir in America." During the grand finale, held on Nov. 7 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Atlanta West Pentecostal [...]
“I Wanna Thank You”The Clark Sisters, Kierra Sheard, J MossFrom Silky Soul Music…An All-Star Tribute to Maze Featuring Frankie BeverlyBrantera Music Group 2009www.branteramusicgroup.com“I Wanna Thank You” may belong to Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, but the song's arrangement on this tribute is 100 percent Clark: bright, high harmonies; solo turns by [...]
The Whispers Thankful Kingdom Records 2009 www.kingdomrecordsinc.com When Fred Hammond, original member of the innovative gospel group Commissioned, was developing his own distinctive vocal style, he turned for inspiration to the smooth singing of the Whispers’ Wallace and Walter Scott. This fall, influence came full circle. Hammond co-produced Thankful, the [...]
Kierra SheardKiki’s MixtapeEMI Gospel 2009www.emigospel.comOn “Love Like Crazy,” Kierra “Kiki” Sheard sings, “People want to ask what’s up, what’s up/I say, I’m doing way too much, too much.”Truer words were never sung.For the two or three people out there who are unaware of Kierra Sheard, she’s the gospel singing daughter [...]
Pam EnglishReal GoodK2K Publishing, Inc./Micah Management, Inc. 2009www.pamenglishmusic.comAfter years of recording with, and writing songs for, other artists, Pam English has earned her time to shine. In fact, the Detroiter sparkles on her debut solo project, titled Real Good. And it is. Real good, I mean. In fact, it’s extraordinarily [...]
Kendra Carr Unexpected Judah Commandment Entertainment 2009 www.kendracarr.com Kendra Carr is equal parts gospel singer and evangelist, and she puts both to excellent use on her first national CD release, Unexpected Judah. Unexpected Judah has the energy and timing of a live performance. It comes out of the box strong, [...]
“Grace”BeBe & CeCe WinansFrom the Malaco/B&C Records album Still 2009www.malaco.comIt’s been fifteen years since the Winans brother-and-sister duo recorded together, but they are on a roll: first with “Close to You, and now “Grace,” Oprah’s new favorite inspirational song and the second single from their new album, Still.Amidst throbbing drums, [...]
From Dennis Cole, President - Chicago Area Gospel Announcers Guild:It is with regret and sadness that I announce the passing of Rev. Billy Jones, Pastor of Samaritan Bible Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Jones is also the father of gospel recording artist and musician Rev. Bryant Jones (Chosen). Rev. Billy Jones [...]
Aaron SledgeAaron Sledge (EP)EMI Gospel 2009www.emigospel.comLast December, TBGB reported on Da Light, Chicagoan Aaron Sledge’s independently produced album. Infused with melodic soundtracks, creative hip hop beats and street-smart Christian lyrics, Da Light argued that being saved and material prosperity were not mutually exclusive; one can have bling and be blessed [...]
“Work a Miracle”Spencer Taylor & the Highway QCsFrom the 4 Winds Records CD Work a Miracle (2009)www.malaco.comAmong the initial releases from Malaco Records’ newly-launched 4 Winds imprint is a new CD from a quartet that has been singing and recording together for several decades: Spencer Taylor and the Highway QCs.The [...]
