Gospel Music News

Over the last decade, Stephen Hurd has distinguished himself as one of the leading voices in urban praise and worship music and his songs “Undignified” and “Lead Me To The Rock” are sung at faith gatherings around the globe. Now, he’s preparing to release his most ambitious project yet, O That Men Would Worship, his sixth CD and the first on […]

Crystal Cathedral founder Dr. Robert H. Schuller and his wife, Arvella, are not happen and are planning on stepping down from the board of the California megachurch and starting a new church that could slip the congregation.  Their decision comes after they lost hope to settle an on going disputes with directors over copyright infringement and […]

Minister Earl Bynum is the Executive Minster of Music at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Chesapeake, VA, he’s an International Gospel vocalist, and a two time Stellar Award nominee. His music can be heard on major radio stations across the country.  His songwriting skills, vocal arranging creativity and gospel music artistry has elevated him as one […]

Nashville, TN — The 43rd Annual Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards are set and their line up has just been released to the public, with top musical artists such as Lecrae, Natalie Grant, and Donnie McClurkin taking the stage. Audiences will enjoy a performance by “Adore Him” singer and two-time Dove Award-winner Kari Jobe as […]

(The Belle congratulates Pugh on new venture) EPM Music Group, the new recording company founded by Stellar Award nominated singer Earnest Pugh (best known for the #1 gospel hits “Rain on Us” and “I Need Your Glory”), has announced its first artist signees. The company has inked a deal with Chrystal Rucker, a powerhouse singer […]

Track Social, a social network analyses platform that keeps track of the current trends on Twitter, has surprisingly found out that two of the most popular brands online are Joel Osteen and Joyce Meyer Ministries. Track Social reported that the top 10 accounts that enjoyed the most retweeted messages are: 1. Joyce Meyer Ministries 2. […]

YellaDuck Entertainment is pleased to announce that JoyFest 2012 in Little Rock, Arkansas will feature live music from local and national gospel artists, including Beverly Crawford and Zacardi Cortez. Crawford, a Florida Native has topped the charts and won awards for her soul stirring ministry. Once a singer on the nationally syndicated Bobby Jones Gospel, […]

New York, NY — Toted by Kirk Franklin as the next BIG thing, Jai’s (pronounced JAY) highly-anticipated, independent album, CULTURE SHOCK was recently announced as a nominee for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year for the 43rd GMA Dove Awards scheduled to tape in Atlanta, GA April 19, 2012 at the renowned Fox Theatre. CULTURE […]

Friday, March 2, 2012 @7p.m. Village of Faith, Richmond, VA – FREE Concert Earnest Pugh Stops By Praise 104.7 to talk to The Belle about giving back to Richmond through his concert…”Night of Outpouring” .  Be sure to hang out with us at 4p.m. TODAY!

Alexis Allen, better known as Lexi, the Media Personality for Inside Inspiration on the syndicated “Yolanda Adams Morning Show,” and the TV Personality and Host on the Word Network’s “The Lexi Show,” is set to release her highly anticipated single, “Burn It All Down” (Malaco Music Group) Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at All digital outlets.  […]

Hollywood, CA — Gospel Goes to Hollywood Awards Luncheon (GGTH) hosted by actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and comedian Jonathan Slocumb, who stepped in for Terry Crews, was hailed as a resounding success throughout Hollywood. The event, to raise awareness and funds in support of the fight against domestic violence, was held Friday, February 24, 2012 […]

“We’re breaking the hits,” says Black Smoke Media Worldwide’s CEO Kerry Douglas as he discusses his latest Top 10 radio smash, “One More Time.” The soul-stirring ballad features gospel legend, John P. Kee and Douglas’ next superstar singer, Zacardi Cortez. The single has been at radio for six months and just reached The Top 5 at Billboard.  “One More Time” […]