Gospel music’s greatest living organist, Moses Tyson Jr., has earned the first Stellar Award (Gospel music’s version of the Grammy Awards) nomination of his long and illustrious career.

Almost four years ago, Fred Hammond declared that he was going to do a love album “before he leaves this earth.” Truly a man of his word, Hammond has done just that with his new project GOD, LOVE & ROMANCE. Set for release January 31, 2012, the 2-CD set is a novel approach for a Gospel artist but it is a natural progression for Hammond, who is a Gospel music pioneer with a career that spans more than 20 years.

Billboard has listed Kirk Franklin as the Top Gospel Albums Artist of the year, and his album HELLO FEAR is the year’s Top Gospel Album.

International television, movie and recording artist, and member of the Bobby Jones and New Life Nashville Super Choir, Emily Harris died on Thursday Morning, December 22, 2011 in her hometown of Nashville, TN.

Maurice Griffin is headed across the pond to minister in London, England following a heavy schedule here in the states. This may have something to do with his latest release that people around the world are flocking to purchase as Griffin pours out his heart and soul.

When J Moss and The Belle get together, it is always fun and anything but normal. Most recent was their time together in Richmond, when The Belle attempted to do an interview with J. Moss, however he ended up taking over and saying what he wanted to say. It was really A LOT of fun. Check out the interview.

Veteran soul and gospel vocalist Shirley Murdock will make her debut with the world-renowned National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) in its upcoming production of “Mighty Stream,” a celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the American Freedom Movement.

Minister Earl Bynum a.k.a. Mr. International is currently in full swing with his 15th World Tour. This year Bynum heads out to Italy and Switzerland. Joining him this year is Virginia's Lady of Gospel - Cora Armstrong, who is known for her heart felt traditional sound that penetrates the soul.

Cedar Street Baptist Church and the Richmond Community came together Sunday evening to pay special honor to a man who is highly respected and known throughout the Gospel Community. He is none other than Mr. Barksdale “Barky” Haggins, owner of Barky’s Spiritual Store in downtown Richmond.

Just who is Pamela Johnson? Well in her ways she says, “Simply put, I am a daughter, a sister, a sister-friend, and a wife-in-waiting. I am a lover of God who recognizes that I am a work in progress who accepts that despite all my many flaws, God still loves me and keeps His hands on my life.

Richmond, VA – Gospel recording artist and entrepreneur J. T. Logan pulled together his first Gospel Concert with a ton of talented guests including Ty Berkeley, Corey Goss, Jay “Whitney”, DA H.Y.P.E. Youth Choir of St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Gavin Davis (an extremely talented singer), Sisterly Grace Dance Ministries, Donald Ashley, JT Logan, Bryan Pound (Fresh from his European Tour), Greg Amos, Kenny Mayo & Godz Praise, Deleyse Rowe and Greg Mitchell.

At 5p.m. all roads led to the final “Fire on Friday” Church Service at St. Paul’s Baptist Church. Special guests included the churches own Voices of Vision Choir under the leadership of Patrick Newby, the Bomb Squad (Step Team) led by Alvin Fowlkes, followed by Gospel recording artist J Moss who was the guest psalmist and Pastor Jamal Bryant who was the guest speaker. This was a power filled night.