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.

by Sheilah Belle Over the last half dozen years, Earnest Pugh has established himself as Gospel Music’s Leading Man with soul stirring, #1 radio smashes such as “Rain On Us” and “I Need Your Glory” that also hit the Adult R&B Airplay charts. Now, he’s joining the ranks of Johnny Mathis, Mahalia Jackson and Nat […]

TBR — Richmond, VA – The Virginia Gospel Announcers Guild (VA GAG) celebrated its 10 year anniversary over the weekend.  With more than twenty groups performing along with special guest the legendary Dorothy Norwood this was a blessed celebration. Kicking off on Friday night, groups traveled from up and down the East Coast and as […]

Buffalo, NY native, Alexis Spight has skyrocketed in the past few months after being crowned the 1st runner up in BET’s highly successful reality television series, Sunday Best.  The 19 year old “preacher’s kid” has wowed audiences nationwide with her vocal ability, distinctive style, signature red hair and transparent sincerity. The singer auditioned for the […]

New York, NY — Music World Gospel recording artist, Le’Andria Johnson gave birth to her fourth child today. Johnson’s exuberant message to her fans is, “it’s a healthy baby boy! Thanks for your prayers and support!” Little Caelington Forrest Walker was 6lbs, 14 ozs. Johnson and longtime mate, Forrest Walker are elated at the arrival […]

Washington D.C. — Gospel music advocates, musicians, organizers and supporters will gather Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Warner Theater to kick off nationwide festivities surrounding the 4th Annual Gospel Music Heritage Month Celebration.   Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) explained, “From the African American spirituals to Elvis Presley, Mahalia Jackson and […]

Detroit, MI — Karew (pronounced: Kuh-rue) Records and four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist Karen Clark Sheard gave one of the evening’s most memorable performances in a tribute to music legend Mariah Carey at the BMI Urban Music Awards at the Saban Theatre in Los Angeles. Carey was the 2012 recipient of BMI’s Icon Music Award. […]

(Belle congratulating Fred on Tour) McDonald’s USA today announced the 2012 McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour, a free summer concert series that featured multi-award winning gospel artist Fred Hammond, raised more than $46,000 this year to support local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Chapters and the Charity’s important mission of helping improve the health and […]

Bebe Winans recently performed during the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida. For some African-Americans who tuned in to the Republican National Convention on television, it was actually a surprise to see and hear the gospel singer perform.  Winans performed two numbers on the convention’s closing night — his […]

Grand Rapids, Michigan — It was a big day in West Michigan today as the start of the school year started off with a new school. One of the biggest is the opening of Grand Rapids Ellington Academy for Arts and Technology.  It will become West Michigan’s first performing arts school despite a few bumps […]

Indianapolis, IN — Anthony Brown & group therAPy’s self-titled debut album lands at Number 3 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Chart. Released last week to critical and consumer acclaim, this week’s charts prove Anthony Brown & group therAPy is a bonafide hit. The CD also charted on the Christian & Gospel Albums Chart at Number 6 […]

The Belle recently got a chance to catch up to Mali Music during the Merge Summit in Los Angeles.  While there, she congratulated him on his new deal with RCA Records!  Music says, He’s excited about the opportunity and looking forward to God’s plan.”

by Sheilah Belle Dallas, TX — Acclaimed Actress, NAACP Image Award Nominee and Dove Award-Winning Singer TAMELA MANN’s single, “Take Me To The King,” lands at #1 on the Billboard Gospel radio chart this week, marking the first #1 track of her career. “Take Me To The King,” written and produced by Kirk Franklin, is […]