The Belle

The Gospel Song bird of the South Dottie Peoples is celebrating her birthday today.  Dorothy Peoples was born on August 12, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio.  It wasn’t long after that she started singing, and not long after completing high school, she toured with gospel pioneer Dorothy Norwood, a member of The Caravans. She recorded her […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 13, 2019) – The Gospel Music Association (GMA) celebrates its golden anniversary on Christian and Gospel music’s biggest night. The 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards will take place in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday, October 15 honoring outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian music since 1969. The 50th celebration will be a powerful evening of […]

Daniel Caesar performed Friday evening at Apple Convent Garden in London as part of Apple Music’s Up Next Live, a series of intimate performances from past and present Apple Music Up Next artists. Apple Music Up Next is a monthly program showcasing the best new artists in the world. Each month, Apple Music tastemakers and editors […]

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– ESSENCE, the number one media, technology and commerce company serving Black women, unveils its upcoming September Global Fashion Issue cover featuring tennis great, entrepreneur and style icon Serena Williams in a way that fans have never seen her before! Williams is resplendent from beginning to end in the story, […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 8, 2019) – The Nashville Association of Talent Directors (NATD) has announced seven highly-respected honorees who will be recognized at the 9th Annual NATD Honors Gala scheduled for November 19, 2019 at the Hermitage Hotel. Tickets for the gala can be purchased here. Honorees being awarded for their accomplishments and service to […]

Nashville, TN (August 9, 2019) – In an exclusive partnership with RCA Inspiration, GRAMMY® nominated and Stellar Award- winning artist Kierra Sheard has released two new singles, “Don’t Judge Me” featuring Hip-Hop icon Missy Elliott (Karew Entertainment/RCA Inspiration) and a solo recording of “Don’t Judge Me” accompanied by a new music video. “Don’t Judge Me” […]

(NASHVILLE, TN) – August 8, 2019 – Entertainment One’s Todd Dulaney is best known as a dynamic worship leader, husband, father, and prolific songwriter – penning some of today’s most beloved worship songs. His talent was on display when Dulaney performed a medley of his hit songs at TBN’s Holy Land Experience, and introduced the worldwide audience […]

When it’s right, it’s right and for actor and bestselling author Hill Harper the decision to adopt a little boy was right.  He actually adopted his son named Pierce 18 months ago,  and called it “the biggest blessing of my life.” During a recent interview, Harper opened up and talked about this decision on becoming […]

Richmond, VA – August 9, 2019 — It was just two years ago, when Gospel recording artist GI, pushed out their hit song Pray and Don’t Worry and dedicated it to Sheilah Belle “The Belle” who is also featured in the video.  The Belle was battling Breast Cancer at the time, and since the release […]

There’s concern growing for Stevie Wonder after he revealed he would be soon taking a break from his music and touring. To the surprise of many, the icon legend, who is 69 years old, shared that he was in need of a kidney transplant and was grateful that he has already found a donor. During […]

Nashville, TN (July 31, 2019) – Bless Somebody Else (Kurt Carr Gospel/RCA Inspiration), the newly-released album from Gospel legend Kurt Carr, makes its debut at #2 on the Gospel albums consumption charts, debuting at #2 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart and Soundscan’s Current Gospel Albums chart. Accolades have continued to pour in for the […]

Nashville, TN (August 7, 2019) – “Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus)” (featuring Le’Andria Johnson) from GRAMMY® Award-winning icon and producer Donald Lawrence Presents The Tri-City Singers, hits #1 on the latest Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart. Just off the helm of a powerful performance on BET’s Sunday Best, Johnson joined Donald Lawrence and The Tri-City […]