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.

Los Angeles, CA — ‎Gospel superstar Tye Tribbett celebrates his first Grammy® wins ever with ‘Best Gospel Song’ (“If He Did It Before…Same God”) and ‘Best Gospel Album’ (“Greater Than”) victories at the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, as seen via live broadcast on Sunday, Jan. 26. The announcements, which directly followed Tribbett’s charming time slot […]

Nashville, TN — Hezekiah Walker’s Choir Fest returned to Nashville, TN, last Friday night showcasing Community and Church Choirs from across the country.  The Free concert was held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church where Bishop Joseph W. Walker is the pastor.  Before a packed house of more than 6,000 and a few more thousand in […]

Ladies and Gentlemen Introducing Chiquita L. Cross Check Her Out:  Click Here  (In photo Chiquita L. Cross and The Belle at video shoot) Richmond, VA – They call her Virginia’s Best kept secret, but after last weekend that’s about to all change.  The independent Gospel recording artist Chiquita L. Cross recently shot her debut video […]

 But Making Progress with Baby Steps…   TBR –Dallas, TX – It was just a few weeks ago, when Gospel recording artist and producer Fred Hammond had double knee surgery.  He shared his experience from his first day in the hospital to just minutes after his surgery through his Facebook, Instagram and on his Social […]

Celebrating Daryl Coley and Richard Smallwood   Tamela Mann; BMI Executive Director, Writer/Publisher Relations Wardell Malloy; 2014 Most Performed Gospel Song of the Year Writer Kirk Franklin; BMI CEO Mike O’Neill; and BMI Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations Catherine Brewton Tamela Mann, Kirk Franklin, Jason Nelson and Anaysha Figueroa BMI’s Wardell Malloy and Del Bryant honor […]

 TBR – Nashville, TN — The 2014 year is off to a memorable start thanks for the 29th Stellar Awards held over the weekend in Nashville, TN. Below is the complete  list of winners and recipients. Congratulations to all!  Artist of The Year Winner: Tamela Mann  Song of The Year Take Me To The King” […]

UPDATED THURSDAY, JAN 23 AT 5:35 PM Accurate Solutions Medical Training: No evening classes Amelia Co Schools: Closed Tomorrow; Employees Code 12-2 Angel DeSouza School of Dance: No evening classes Angeldeer Learning Center [WEB]: Closed Tomorrow Appomattox Gov’s School: Closed Tomorrow; Monday will be a regular school day Benedictine College Preparatory: Opening at 10am on Friday. […]

To the surprise of many Former Virginia governor Robert “Bob” F. McDonnell, 59, and his wife Maureen were charged Tuesday with illegally accepting gifts, luxury vacations and large loans from a wealthy Richmond-area businessman who sought special treatment from state government. Authorities alleged that McDonnell and his wife received gifts from executive Jonnie R. Williams […]

The Belle congratulates Minister Byron Cage on his new deal TBR — Nashville, TN — Stellar Award Weekend was filled with excitement, surprises and big announcements, including one from Byron Cage. To the surprise of many, Chicago’s Pastor Charles Jenkins announced the signing of award winning Praise and Worship Leader Byron Cage to the Inspired […]

15th Annual Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards Luncheon ‘Take Me to the King’ Wins Most-Performed Gospel Song of the Year Honor   Daryl Coley and Richard Smallwood TBR –Nashville, TN — Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®), the global leader in music rights management, brought legends and contemporary stars together to celebrate the careers of gospel giants […]

Honors Five Outstanding Women in the Gospel Music Industry   Nashville, TN — The 2014 Stellar Women of Gospel Honorees took place on Saturday, January 18 at the Omni Nashville Hotel.  This year five outstanding women were honored, including Gwendolyn Quinn, Dr. Teresa E Hairston, Karen Jackson, Monica Bacon, and Tomeka Holyfield. Congratulations to all […]

The 2nd Annual East Coast Gospel Music Summer Festtm Saturday, July 12, 2014 – Richmond, VA Richmond, VA — When Sheilah Belle, and her team with The Belle Report FIRST created the East Coast Gospel Music Summer Fest tm, in July 2013 they had no idea how the success of the weekend event would touch […]