Minister Earl Bynum a.k.a. Mr. International is gearing up for his 15th World Tour. This year Bynum heads out on December 15th for Italy and Switzerland. Joining him this year will be Virginia's Lady of Gospel - Cora Armstrong, who is known for her heart felt traditional sound that penetrates the soul.

Earnest Pugh has had a phenomenal year. His mega-hit, "I Need Your Glory", has been ushering the saints into God's presence for months now. The riveting power ballad from Earnest's latest release, Earnestly Yours, has solidified him as one of gospel's premiere balladeers. Now fans of the artist can see him perform the hit live. Pugh will be performing the chart-topping song, "I Need Your Glory", on BET's Bobby Jones Gospel Show this Sunday, December 18th. Check local listings for broadcast times.

Gospel Recording Artist and Sheilah Belle aka The Belle recently returned from Fairbanks, Alaska for “Together We Stand”, a week long Music conference that catered to the Fairbanks community. While there, Reedy performed in concert, along with Mali Music with The Belle as the host.

Richmond, VA — Praise 104.7 FM, Richmond, VA and The Belle, spent three days at an area K-Mart collecting Toys for their annual Toy Drive as they packed the Pods for more than 1,500 families. Thanks again to everyone who came out to make a donation. We couldn't have done it without you.

Super Bowl Gospel Celebration team made the official announcement before a standing room only crowd that the 2012 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will be held on Friday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University.

by Sheilah Belle Freeport, Bahamas — It is so hard to believe that it was just last weekend when we weew in Freeport, Bahamas with the winners of the Praise Plane, but it was and we had a blast.  Congrats again to everyone who won! For many of the twelve winners, this was a weekend that […]

Los Angeles, CA — Living legend, ANDRAÉ CROUCH earns a coveted Grammy nomination for THE JOURNEY in the Best Gospel Album category. THE JOURNEY, the icon’s first album in over 6 years was released this summer on Riverphlo Entertainment and features 15 power-filled songs. Teaming up with long time producer & friend, Riverphlo president/CEO Luther […]

As the internet becomes a more prominent in all aspects of society, it seems only natural that an awards show would find a home in cyberspace. Fans have an opportunity to vote for their favorites in the First Annual Digital Gospel Music Awards created by Elev8. There are many of the traditional categories, Best Gospel […]

by Sheilah Belle Nashville, TN — Gospel Hip Hop artist Canton Jones received a GRAMMY ® Award Nomination for Best Gospel Song of the year for the track “Window” from his CD Dominionaire released on CAJO Records and distributed through Central South Distribution.  “This is a huge accomplishment for Canton Jones, and we look forward […]

by Sheilah Belle Richmond, VA — Praise 104.7 FM, Richmond, VA and The Belle, spent three days at an area K-Mart collecting Toys for their annual Toy Drive as they packed the Pods for more than 1,500 families. Thanks to everyone who came out to make a donation.

by Sheilah Belle Nashville, TN — Light Records continues to make an impact on the current gospel scene with several successful album releases in 2011. This week ARISE, the sophomore album from praise & worship groundbreaker William McDowell, continues to lead the Billboard Top Gospel Chart in the number 1 position.  Marking the fourth week […]

            Richmond, VA — Kim Burrell stopped by to see The Belle at Praise 104.7 FM Studios in Richmond, VA.   During the visit, The Belle congratulated Burrell on her two Stellar and Grammy nomiations.  Congrats!