Jacksonville, FL – Gospel singer Troy Sneed’s widow, Emily Sneed, has issued a statement of gratitude for the public’s expressions of love following the Grammy ® Nominated recording artist’s sudden April 27th death of coronavirus complications. “As we continue to maneuver our new normal with shattered hearts, we are constantly comforted by the continuous displays of love shown to us in […]

Source: courtesy of Troy Sneed / For Lamplighter Awards 2017 courtesy of Troy SneedWith an extremely heavy heart, we ask that everyone keep the family of Gospel Music Recording artist, Producer and Executive Director of Emtro Records Troy Sneed in prayer.  Our dear friend lost his fight with COVID-19.  After being placed in ICU and […]

Special Guests Earnest Pugh, JJ Hairston, Bryon Popin, Troy Sneed, Earl Bynum, GI, Resound, Peggy Britt and more! Richmond, VA, July 16, 2019 – Radio and television personality, promoter, entrepreneur, and now Minister Sheilah Belle “The Belle” and the City of Richmond celebrated the 10th Annual Gospel Music Fest with The Belle in Byrd Park […]

Richmond, VA, June 17, 2019 – Radio and television personality, promoter, entrepreneur, and now Minister Sheilah Belle “The Belle” and the City of Richmond are set to host the 10th Annual Gospel Music Fest with The Belle in Byrd Park on the Dogwood Dell stage in Richmond, VA on Sunday, July 14th at 5p.m. The […]

Richmond, VA, June 9, 2019 – Radio and Television Personality, promoter, entrepreneur, and now Minister Sheilah Belle “The Belle” and the City of Richmond are set to host the 10th Annual Gospel Music Fest with The Belle in Byrd Park on the Dogwood Dell stage in Richmond, VA on Sunday, July 14th at 5p.m. The […]

Outstanding performances from truly inspiring artists made the day a truly transformative occasion.

Blacksmoke Music CEO, Kerry Douglas, has signed singer-songwriter, James Johnson, to an exclusive multi-album recording agreement. The first radio single, “God Will,” is an up-tempo song of encouragement with an R&B flavor.  “I’m excited about James Johnson,” Douglas says. “He’s an awesome performer and he has an encouraging message and ministry that’s perfect for these […]

With Special Guests Iyanla Vanzant, Bishop Marvin Sapp, Tina Campbell, Alexis Spight and many more! Host Sheilah Belle “The Belle and Guest speaker Iyanla Vanzant TBR — Richmond, VA (March 9, 2016) — The 9th Annual Praise 104.7FM Transformation Expo returns to the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, March 19th with a stellar lineup. […]

Congratulations to Emtro Music Group Artist Arkansas Gospel Mass Choir On Their “6” Stellar Gospel Music Award Nominations for the Chart Topping CD “YOU ALONE”

Available In stores and Online-May 6th!  “Oh Lord I worship you alone, you sit on the throne, I worship You alone. There is no one like you, in all the earth, I praise and magnify your name, in Spirit and in Truth, I will worship You.”, are the lyrics from the Top 10 Billboard Gospel […]

“Gospel Industry’s Biggest Secret” James Johnson Jacksonville, FL — There is something indescribable, that is heard and felt when phenomenal songwriters and producers come together to create classic music. The timeless sound produced from these connections will linger with us, beyond hearing it on the radio and live in concert. This statement speaks true of […]