Los Angeles, CA —  Grammy ® nominated recording artist Jonathan Butler is set to release his highly-anticipated new gospel CD, Grace and Mercy, on September 25, 2012 by Rendezvous Music. Known for hits such as “Falling In Love With Jesus,” Butler has sold more than 1.8 million albums worldwide including more than 330,000 Gospel CDs. […]

To the surprise of many, Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. has put his home in Washington, D.C., up for sale for a reported $2.5 million. He’s been on leave from Congress since June 10, while undergoing treatment for Bipolar II depression. The Democratic congressman’s office released this statement: “Like millions of Americans, Congressman Jackson and Mrs. Jackson […]

CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER MASS CHOIR has released a new CD/DVD, I STILL BELIEVE, which dropped on Sep 16, 2012!  Digital tracks will be available by Oct 2, 2012 at CDBABY, itunes & Amazon.  “I STILL BELIEVE”, is a hot new sound that will take the world by storm!   The single, “I AM NOT ASHAMED”, […]

Chicago, IL — Anita Wilson is on the move!  Not only is the new solo artist rising up the charts with her lead single “Speechless”, but the Worship Soul songstress releases another smash single titled “Jesus Will”.   “Jesus Will” was originally written by the acclaimed late Rev. James Cleveland, one of Gospel music’s most prolific […]

Calling all praise dancers nationwide! I already feel a dancin’ in my feet as I’ve just picked up official details of the 10th Anniversary Celebration for the National Gospel Dance Showcase “Dance Saints, Dance!” coming to the Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia, PA on November 3rd . This highly anticipated annual event is proud to announce […]

Chaka Khan performs live. (Getty Images) If you know your music history from just about any musical genre, you’re already aware that legendary singer Chaka Khan has put her vocal touch on records spanning from jazz, R&B, funk, soul and even gospel. With next year marking her 40th year in the music business, she’s already […]

Baltimore, MD — In response to an article written by Zoll, Rachel, “African-American Christians waver over vote,” in the Associated Press  Sept. 16th  2012, Pastor Jamal Bryant would like to make it clear that he does not, nor has he ever discouraged voting in the African American community; on the contrary he has been very […]

TBR – Richmond, VA – On Saturday, Cory “CoCo Brother”  Condrey and wife Joann Rosario Condrey continued their crusade for Christ nationwide campaign, when they brought their Stand & Pray rally to United Nations Church International where the host pastors, Bishop Orrin K. Pullings and Pastor Medina Pullings opened their doors to the Richmond community […]

Hot off the heels of their successful fourth album, Identity, James Fortune & F.I.Y.A. are set to release their first ever Christmas album, GRACE GIFT on October 16th. GRACE GIFT is a must-have addition to your Christmas collection and offers 12-tracks of original tunes and Christmas favorites. Kicking off this beloved holiday in a fun, […]

Music Minister Byron Cage, First Lady Rose Watson & Dr. Lance Watson, The Belle & Bishop Joel Brown TBR — Richmond, VA – For the past four days it’s been back to back celebration for the First Lady of St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Rose Watson.  She has shared her life, ministry, love, laughter and more […]

by Sheilah Belle Over the last half dozen years, Earnest Pugh has established himself as Gospel Music’s Leading Man with soul stirring, #1 radio smashes such as “Rain On Us” and “I Need Your Glory” that also hit the Adult R&B Airplay charts. Now, he’s joining the ranks of Johnny Mathis, Mahalia Jackson and Nat […]

TBR — Richmond, VA – The Virginia Gospel Announcers Guild (VA GAG) celebrated its 10 year anniversary over the weekend.  With more than twenty groups performing along with special guest the legendary Dorothy Norwood this was a blessed celebration. Kicking off on Friday night, groups traveled from up and down the East Coast and as […]