About The Belle
Sheilah Belle “The Belle” has worked in the field of broadcast news, journalism and with the press for over 25 years. The Belle is also the Mid-Day host 10am to 3p.m., for one of the most powerful Gospel radio stations in the country with 100,000 watts of power, Monday through Friday @ Radio One’s Praise 104.7 FM, Richmond, VA. Among her many honors, Ms. Belle was inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2005, has been honored by the Gospel Music Workshop of America Gospel Announcers Guild, with the Print Media Award for 2007, the Crystal Mic Award, Rhythm of Gospel Awards Print Media, several Community Service Awards and received two appointments by then Virginia Governor Douglas L. Wilder. She has worked as a News Reporter for BET, WWL TV 4 in New Orleans, WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA, The Light and the Sheraton Broadcasting Network, Health Producer, for the ABC Richmond, VA TV affiliate, and Talk Show Hostess from New Orleans to New York for television and radio. Ms. Belle also works as a Media Consultant and Publicist. She is now recognized as one of the most respected Multi-Media Journalist in the country and has become a highly requested Inspirational speaker as she continues to grow her ministry to inspire and uplift others. As a result, she is NOW doing more speaking engagements in Churches, Music Workshops, Conferences, and Non-Profit Organizations with topics ranging from Ministry to Social Media.
HOUSTON – June 28, 2026 – Award-winning gospel industry veteran Earnest Pugh will be celebrated as an honoree at the 2026 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards, recognizing his profound contributions as an inspirational and transformative songwriter. Pugh is set to receive the prestigious BMI Trailblazer Award honor following the massive success of his fifth […]
Richmond, VA – June 30, 2026 — We are bringing the Community back together! Don’t miss the 16th Annual Gospel Music Fest, set to take place on Sunday, July 12th at 5pm at Dogwood Dell. This year’s special guests include Earnest Pugh, Mervin Mayo, Cora Harvey Armstrong, Lucinda Moore, The Brown Boyz from Long Island […]
Atlanta, GA — Renowned vocalist Darwin Hobbs is making a highly anticipated return to music with the release of Set List Vol. 1 (HeartArt Music / Tyscot), his first album in 16 years. “It’s a grouping of songs that work well within a set list that any worship leader in the church can use,” he says. The six-track, six-video […]
FREEPORT, NY — Acclaimed Gospel quartet The Brown Boyz are ushering in a new season of music and ministry with the release of their new single, “A Promise,” featuring Michael J. Williams. Produced by Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award-winning producer Dana Sorey, the contemporary ballad is laced with The Brown Boyz’s soulful vocal harmonies and smooth R&B-style horn arrangements that […]
7X Stellar Award winning and GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, author, entrepreneur, and minister Kierra Sheard is shining brighter than ever with the release of her powerful new single, “Shine.” The uplifting anthem serves as a bold declaration of faith, confidence, and purpose, reminding listeners that they were created to illuminate the world with the light God has […]
WORLDWIDE (June 15, 2026) – Acclaimed Billboard chart-topping artist and celebrated singer-songwriter Tanya Nolan has reached a major career milestone as her debut gospel single, “Blessings,” ascends to No. 1 on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart for the week of June 15, 2026, while also claiming the top spot on the Mediabase Gospel Airplay Chart. […]
Richmond, VA – June 15, 2026 — LOCK IT IN! SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026 @5PM for the 16th Annual Gospel Music Fest with The Belle, at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park, Richmond, VA. We are bringing the Community Back Together again with Earnest Pugh, Mervin Mayo, Cora Harvey Armstrong, The Brown Boyz from Long Island New […]
NEW YORK, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, TIME reveals the inaugural TIME100 Sports, a list recognizing the 100 most influential figures shaping the global sports landscape. The TIME100 Sports issue features a worldwide cover highlighting four-time NBA champion LeBron James, accompanied by an in-depth interview. See the cover featuring a photograph by Mark Clennon for TIME: here. –Explore the […]
(Nashville, TN) – June 9, 2026 – Motown Gospel, alongside its affiliated labels and partners including TAMLA, Anderson Music Group (AMG), and Rock City Media Group, proudly celebrates a combined 29 nominations for the 41st Stellar Gospel Music Awards, further cementing its commitment to excellence and impact across the gospel music landscape. Leading the nominations are […]
PITTSBURGH, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — It’s a beautiful day in this Neighborhood – on YouTube! For the first time, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood will have a dedicated YouTube channel to inspire, delight, and entertain generations of longtime and new fans. Launching globally on June 4, the official channel will engage audiences of all ages with full episodes, a livestream, clips, and compilations from […]
(Black PR Wire) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) officially opened Black Music Month 2026, a month-long celebration of the artists, institutions, and communities that built and continue to build the American soundtrack. The campaign, themed “The Soundtrack Continues — 250 years in the making. Five years in the telling. Far from […]
Lucinda Moore Continues Her Gospel Music Momentum with New Music and Plans for a 2027 Live Recording
NASHVILLE, TN / ROCKY MOUNT, NC — Acclaimed Gospel recording artist, songwriter, entrepreneur, and label executive Lucinda Moore is celebrating a remarkable season of success after earning two nominations for the 2026 Stellar Gospel Music Awards, further solidifying her place among Gospel music’s most respected voices. Moore received nominations for: • Traditional Female Artist of […]