Gospel Music News

Get set for the world television premiere of the oroginal play "Sugar <ommas," starring Vanessa Williams, Terri Vaughn and VaShawn Mitchell. "Sugar Mommas" premieres on the GMC Saturday, January 21st @ 7:00p.m. ET with encore broadcast at 9p.m. and 11:00p.m. E.T.

Joyful Noise debuts this week at #1 on Billboard’s Soundtrack Chart, #1 on the Billboard Gospel chart, #2 on Billboard’s Christian chart, #2 on the Billboard Independent Current Albums chart, and landed a Top 20 debut on Billboard’s Top Current Albums chart.

The legendary Rance Allen Group has earned two Stellar Awards (Gospel music’s answer to the Grammy Awards) for their latest CD, “The Live Experience II: Celebrating 40 Years of Music and Ministry” (Tyscot Records). The group picked up awards in the categories of Quartet of the Year and Traditional Group/Duo of the Year.

The latest installment in the WOW music series is set for release January 24, 2012 with much anticipation.

Stellar, Dove and Grammy Award winner Fred Hammond is again ahead of the curve musically with his latest release God, Love & Romance, a double disc packed with both inspiring love songs and Gospel melodies. Hear some of his new music and receive a copy this Friday, January 20, 2012 @ 7p.m. at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Richmond, VA.

The RIAA certified platinum-selling praise and worship ensemble, Shekinah Glory Ministry has earned a Stellar Award (Gospel music’s answer to the Grammy Awards) in the category of Contemporary Choir of the Year for their latest double CD, “Refreshed By Fire” (Kingdom Records).

Tyscot Music & Entertainment entered an exciting New Year with six 2012 Stellar Award nominations, including The Rance Allen Group who is nominated for Group Duo of the Year, Traditional Group/Duo of the Year, Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year and Quartet of the Year for their “Live Experience II” CD.

Don't Miss James Fortune & FIYA Identity Release Party, at the Jazz and Jokes Lounge in Nashville, TN, Friday, January 13th with KD Bowe Hosting. The event is Free and Open to the Public.

It's the After Hour Choir Jump Off with Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Pastor John P. Kee, Ricky Dillard, Darrel Petties and so many more.

Nashville, TN -- Once again Urban Soul Cafe Access Granted Kicks Off Stellar Award Weekend with a top dog Stellar lineup including Dorinda Clark Cole, Wess Morgan, Lowell Pye, LeJune Thompson, Earnest Pugh, Gerald Scott & Company, Damita Haddon, Kim, Burrell and a LONG list of others.

The Stellar Awards, the premier Gospel music event recognizing and honoring African-American artists, airs its 27th annual awards show. Find out when it will be airing in your city.

The 27th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards have announced an all-star lineup of Gospel music's finest performers, including Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, James Fortune & FIYA, Ricky Dillard & New G, Earnest Pugh, Richard Smallwood & Vision and William McDowell.