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TO OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN, OLD & NEW, ALIVE & RESTING TODAY WE SALUTE YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, COMMITMENT, SERVICE & YOUR HONORABLE WAYS WE STAND HUMBLY BEFORE EACH OF YOU TO SAY “THANK YOU” HAPPY VETERANS DAY YOUR LIVES, YOUR WORK & YOUR SACRIFICE ARE APPRECIATED BEYOND MEASURE Today we’re making it an […]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONATHAN NELSON Today, we celebrate one of contemporary gospel’s favorite new worship leaders Jonathan Nelson on his birthday. You know this Dove Award nominee for his work behind the scenes as a singer/songwriter and his runaway hit “My Name is Victory.” Wish this talented and gifted man of God a very special and […]
The sound of Gospel music is ever changing these days and it’s beginning to open up a great deal of dialogue about it’s origins in addition to its current effectiveness. This week, an interesting conversation online initiated by gospel newcomer Jessica Reedy (of BET Sunday Best) explored the honest opinions of fans worldwide on one […]
Enter to win a copy of ‘Rejoice & Shout’ featuring rare audio recordings, stirring film and TV performances with music by Mahalia Jackson, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Staple Singers and more. Take a jubilant journey through the sounds of gospel music! Rejoice & Shout is available NOW on DVD from Manolia Home Entertainment. […]
by Sheilah Belle Legendary gospel singer and pastor of Toledo, Ohio’s New Bethel Church (COGIC), Dr. Rance Allen, will be installed as Bishop on November 7th to oversee 14 Michigan churches in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) denomination this week at the 6.5 million-member organization’s 104th Holy Convocation in St. Louis, MO. He […]
PRAISE 104.7 FM & PRAISERICHMOND.COM WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISH TO OUR VERY OWN SHEILAH BELLE (AKA “THE BELLE”) JOIN THE CELEBRATION ONLINE WITH US ALL DAY LONG Log in below to send a special birthday shout out to The Belle on the message board using your Twitter or Facebook profile. […]
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wants to protect a deactivated Army fort in Virginia’s Tidewater area that played an important role in the nation’s slave history. A White House official said a proclamation Obama was signing Tuesday will designate Fort Monroe as a national monument, saving it from major development and preserving its history for […]
TBR — Washington, D.C. — Earnest Pugh has been filling with the airwaves with strong ballads like his break-out hit, “Rain On Us”, and the current smash, “I Need Your Glory”. Although the Billboard-charting artist has been enjoying his reign at the top spot with the lead single from his latest release, Earnestly Yours, the […]
In Photo: (L-R): Angel of Trin-i-tee 5:7, CCP Chairman Don Jackson, Y’Anna Crawley, Brian Courtney Wilson, CCP President/COO Erma Gray Davis, Akintunde, Chanelle of Trin-i-tee 5:7. (Photo by: Rick Diamond) TBR — Nashville, TN — The nominees for the 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, gospel music’s biggest night of the year, were revealed last […]
Robert Wood Jr. has been found alive following a six-day search in the woods north of Richmond, Virginia, confirmed Batt. Chief Willie Jones with the Hanover County Fire Department. The eight-year-old boy is said to be in good condition on his way to the hospital. Police said Robert ran away from his family around […]
With all the latest assult stories in the news, now is a good time to check out Virginia’s rule on assault by reviewing Virginia Code 18.2-57.Virginia Code 18.2-57 prev | next § 18.2-57. Assault and battery. A. Any person who commits a simple assault or assault and battery shall be guilty of a […]
The Song of the Day for Tuesday, October 25, 2011 with The Belle is….. Kirk Franklin “Looking For You” When you hear this song and the artist of the day text the word “Praiseplane” to 23088 and you could be on your way on a trip for two to the Bahamas for a 3 night […]
