Richmond, VA ( July 7, 2019) – Founded in 1967 by the Rev. James Cleveland, the Gospel Music Workshop of America is annual convention bringing together people who love Gospel music from America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean including a wide range of faiths. Its annual Board Meeting and Summer Convention are held in […]

Richmond, VA – October 7, 2018 — The Gospel Music Workshop of America Goochland, Virginia and Vicinity Chapter celebrated three years of service on Saturday at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Manakin-Sabot, Virginia.  Under the direction of Music Minister Cedric Copeland, this thirty member choir delivered heart felt tunes with strong harmonies.  Since the birth of […]

TBR — Washington, DC. (May 30, 2017) — The Gospel Music Industry is feeling a huge loss following the passing of Kenny Taylor “Mr. Gospel”.  Based out of Washington, D.C., Kenny was a man who loved God.  He was also the one person in the industry that you could count on to be everywhere, for […]

TBR – M Cornelius Wyche, Virginia native and CEO & Founder of C# Productions, Inc. was recently tapped by the Gospel Music Workshop of America to introduce his newest work “Thanks Be to God” to the Mass Choir. Wyche said, “Having your song selected by the GMWA is a big deal and I am very […]

Introducing the Goochland and Vicinity Chapter of the GMWA Cedric Copeland, Chapter Rep for the Goochland and Vicinity Chapter of the Gospel Music Workshop of America and Michele Armstrong, Assistant Rep. TBR — Las Vegas, NV — The Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) has been blessed with a new arrival. Introducing, the Goochland and […]

TBR — Richmond, VA – The Gospel Music Workshop of America, Richmond Chapter proved successful again this year. Kicking off last week at Fourth Baptist Church, in historic Church Hill, hundreds turned out for the Music Workshop including Gospel recording artist Dr. Patrick Brady from Dallas, TX, leading the way as the Guest Clinician and […]

The Gospel Music Workshop Of America and National Gospel Announcers Guild Make Official Announcement On New Administrative Leadership Appointments The Gospel Music Workshop Of America (GMWA) is one of the largest international gospel music conventions in the world. GMWA was founded by the late Rev. James Cleveland in 1968 and houses many divisions that educate, […]

Set to Give Special Award in Honor of the Beloved GMWA and GAG Al “The Bishop” Hobbs (In photo; Don Jackson and The Belle) Exclusive – (October 1, 2014) — Washington, D.C. — The Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, is moving to a new venue along with a new taping date in celebration of its […]

Washington, D.C. — On Monday, hundreds turned out for the 6th Annual Evolution of Gospel at the Kennedy Center.  Among the many special guests, the Gospel Music Workshop of America Chairman, Bishop Albert Jamison, CEO of The Belle Report and Afternoon On-Air Radio Personality, Sheilah Belle, The Belle  and Gospel Music Workshop of America Board […]

Alex Hobb’s sits besides the carriage driver, as he takes his last ride with his father, Al ‘The Bishop” Hobbs to the cemetery (two weeks ago). Al “The Bishop” Hobbs By Sheilah Belle Norfolk, VA — It was less than a month ago, when the Gospel Community was informed about the death of Al “The […]

Vice Chairman at Large of The Gospel Music Workshop of America and Chairman of the Gospel Announcers Guild, Al “The Bishop” Hobbs “Called from Labor to Reward” HOMEGOING  set for Saturday, August 16, 2014 TBR — Indianapolis, IN — While 2014 marked the 47th Annual Convention for the Gospel Music Workshop of America July 26th – […]

Atlanta, GA — Meet the new Head of the Gospel Division for Malaco Music Group and the Director of  4 Winds Records Label.   He is Darrell Luster with many responsibilities, starting with the different labels. “4 Winds Records is a label that focuses more on the companies Quartets and the Director of the Gospel Division […]