The Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown had been hospitalized for about two months. His daugher K.K. Brown said he had pneumonia.

Brown postponed a performance at the new Howard Theatre in late April due to illness, although no reason was given at the time for the hospitalization.

A bandleader, singer and guitarist, Brown was one of the rare go-go artists to gain national attention. He hit the R&B charts with “Bustin’ Loose” in the late 1970s and again with “We Need Some Money (Bout Money)” in 1984.

Chicago, IL — Inspired People/EMI Gospel GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter, and recording artist Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago Live’s hit praise and worship anthem, “Awesome,” enters at #1 as the Best Selling Christian/Gospel Song on Amazon and #10 on iTunes Top 200 Christian/Gospel Songs chart.  The single moves to #8 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart.  Charles Jenkins Presents Fellowship Chicago Live: The Best of Both Worlds will be in stores and online everywhere on June 12, 2012.

Jenkins will kick-off the promo tour on May 18 at the I Hear Music Conference at the Aronoff Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The tour will resume in Atlanta on Monday, June 4 (see promo dates below—more dates and locations will be added in the coming weeks). Jenkins will also be a featured artist at the Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Conference on Wednesday, June 27, in Atlanta and during the ESSENCE Music Festival weekend on July 6th, 7th and 8th in New Orleans.  Other key promo events include a CD release party in Chicago at the House of Hope on Monday, June 11 featuring special guest artists Karen Clark Sheard and Bishop Paul S. Morton, (who also appears on the CD).  The promo tour will include other key press, radio, retail, church and conference events.

Inspired People and EMI/Christian Music Group recently signed an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement. Jenkins, the senior pastor of the legendary Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, continues a long musical tradition at Fellowship, which released 25 albums under the leadership of Jenkins’ predecessor, Reverend Clay Evans.

Jenkins believes that music can be the basis of an urban Christian movement that attracts people in ways that many traditional mediums cannot. “There are opportunities to create amazing music and to create a meaningful movement around that music,” he says. “For us, this is not just a CD; it is a movement for God.”

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Jacksonville, FL — Troy Sneed “All Is Well” Continues to Move Up the Billboard Hot Singles Charts, Moving Up to #14 This week.  Also making a Special Guest Appearance is Gospel Sensation James Fortune.  Look for Sneed’s new CD to hit store shelves on August 7^th.

Be sure to catch Troy Sneed singing “All Is Well” and Other Hits during Gospel Music Fest with The Belle on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park.  Absolutely Free!

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As Bishop Larry D. Trotter sat in his seven bedroom, five bathroom, seven car garage house, he said to himself “I’m really Tired of My Life and It’s Nobody’s Fault but Mine”.  Why would the Senior Pastor of Sweet Holy Spirit Church-Chicago say this, especially with all that he established throughout his life?

According to Bishop Trotter, he had become entangled in the Public image that he meticulously created. Yes, Bishop Trotter wove his own web and fell prey to it. 

So, according to him, it was his fault that he threw away almost 10,000 a month in order to maintain an image. It was his fault that he only lived in his lavish house five days or 60 hours per month. 

During these times, Bishop Trotter would frequently say to himself, “Man if people really knew what you were dealing with on a day-to-day basis, do you think they would genuinely hearken to your ‘wise’ counsel?”

You see, in the midst of questioning his unwise decisions, Bishop also faced another blow to his life, when he was served divorce papers a few days before Father’s Day. Was this his fault too? Did he cause his marriage to fall apart? Again, as Bishop Trotter states, yes because it was “Nobody’s Fault but Mine”.

The trials that Bishop Trotter faced helped him to make wiser decisions for his life holistically. 

The father, son, husband and Pastor, Bishop Larry D. Trotter shares more of the public image that was created and shattered in the new book “Living Above See Level”.  It is the true story of struggle, stress, success and never losing faith in God and His promises.

Bishop Trotter learned some very valuable lessons and wants to provide each reader the tools to live above what they SEE no matter how bad or good the situation seems!

“There is no need for you to make the same mistakes that I’ve had to manage”

–Bishop Larry Trotter

 The tools provided are revealed in various chapters of the book including,

Nobody’s Fault but Mine

Making it Through SEE Nothing Days

Larry vs. Bishop Trotter

Sending a Boy to Do a Man-sized Job

Trouble Don’t Last All Ways       

“Living Above See Level” will encourage readers to take life one day at a time with God at the forefront.

 Living Above See Level is available online at: www.larrydtrotter.com

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Special Tribute to Gospel Music Legend Larry Bland

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While the three possess uniquely distinctive voices, they unite in tight harmonies and seamlessly trade lead vocals. NU DNA combines inspiring song writing and magnetic stage presence to create a true musical trinity.

Fate brought the three men together at a concert in Michigan. As the artists shared their ideas and songs with each other they soon realized that they possessed the same musical DNA, inspiring their musical direction and the unique name of their group.  

When the trio met, Larry and Marc were singing in a group called Choice, performing regionally with such artists as John P. Kee and Outkast.  Meanwhile, Kelvin was a member of the group Zion, touring nationally in support of their Intersound Records album. He has performed with such artists as Commissioned, Vickie Winans, Ben Tankard, Yolanda Adams, DC Talk, The Clark Sisters, Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Rance Allen and Donnie McClurkin.

The HELP SOMEONE project is scheduled for release this Summer. This project features 14 songs produced/written by a powerhouse of producers: Marcus “DaHeatMizer” Devine, Chip Dixson, Mike Winans and Kenny Hickson.  The group is touring this summer hitting major events and cities with upcoming appearances in Detroit, Nashville, Birmingham, Atlanta and Memphis.

This week you will be introduced to Kelvin, Larry and Marc up close and personal!  You’ll also get to hear a new track from their HELP SOMEONE project each day!  So, get ready for the music and ministry of NU DNA.

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Atlanta

With her incredible charisma and awe-inspiring voice, Jekalyn has garnered the attention of award winning gospel artists as well as renowned clergy who are amazed at her gift and talent at such a young age. “Jekalyn is just a blessing. I’m excited about what God is going to do with her. I am a fan of Jekalyn Carr,” says Stellar Award winning artist James Fortune of the 15-year-old. And, Pastor Hinn who has regularly featured the young worship leader at his crusades says Jekalyn is “God’s chosen to help lead and inspire many.”

Released on Arkansas-based Lunjeal Music Group record label, “Greater is Coming” is the confirmation anthem for the Body of Christ. It speaks of the shaking, the beating and the pressing that we experience through trials and tests with the assurance that God is preparing us for greater. Jekalyn’s heartfelt delivery with rich, full vocals resonates with believers everywhere as she sings with conviction and prophecies that “Greater is Coming.”

Though still a teen, Jekalyn exudes the confidence of a seasoned performer, singing to audiences that have included more than 17,000. Upcoming dates for Jekalyn include appearances at the Oprah Winfrey Boys and Girls Club in Kosciusko, MS and the Teen Summit at the “I Hear Music in the Air” conference in Cincinnati, OH. And, she is currently featured in Magnolia Pictures’ documentary movie “Rejoice and Shout” which also spotlights Motown legend Smokey Robinson, gospel great Andrae Crouch and chart-topping artist Kirk Franklin.

The single “Greater is Coming” is available May 15 on iTunes, Amazon and other online music stores. For media inquiries and interviews contact Louise Moore at LTLMediaPR@gmail.com or visit myjekalyncarr.net.

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