Set for Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 5:00p.m.  Dogwood Dell, Byrd Park, Richmond, VA  Richmond, VA – When it comes to Gospel music in Richmond, VA, Gospel Music Legend, Larry Bland is a household name. Famous for bringing one of the top choirs to hit the city in the 70’s and 80’s, the Volunteer […]

Nashville, TN — EMI Gospel announces the signing of Tasha Cobbs, prolific singer, songwriter and praise leader.   Having spent several years serving in church Tasha Cobbs steps into the forefront with her first national label deal and plans for a new live recording later this month.   Cobbshas shared the stage with several artists […]

Pastor Marvin Winans testifying in court and facing the men who attacked him Detroit, Michigan — For the first time sense he was carjacked Pastor Marvin Winans came face to face with the men accused of attacking him at a gas station in Detroit.   On Monday, Pastor Winans relived that horrible scene in court as he […]

Los Angeles, CA — Multiple-award winner and one-fourth of legendary gospel group The Winans,  Marvin Winans, has his sights set on the June 26, 2012, release of Marvin L. Winans Presents: The Praise & Worship Experience, his first album in five years and debut offering through MLW Productions, Inc., a new company he started that provides […]

Singer CeCe Winans believes God anointed her to speak to today’s generation of young people. “We have millions of kids who need to know that they are loved. I want them to know that God loves them and that they are valued,” said Winans who will be turning 48 years old this year.   That’s […]

TBR — Nine-time Grammy Award winner Kirk Franklin, has been tapped to compose the Official Song of the 2012 World Choir Games and perform it at the Opening Ceremony.   “To have someone as accomplished as Kirk Franklin involved in the World Choir Games speaks to the allure and stature of this magical event,” said […]

According to our sources, Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar was arrested today in Georgia on charges of attacking his 15-year-old daughter during an argument. The founder and pastor of World Changers Church International is accused of simple battery and cruelty to children for allegedly attacking his daughter during an fight over whether she could attend a […]

New York – Registration is now open for the 2012 Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound™ Gospel Celebration, the country’s premiere and most prestigious gospel music experience. Interested choir representatives can visit http://www.HowSweetTheSound.com until Saturday, June 30th to sign up to be part of the How Sweet the Sound community. By registering, choirs will have the […]

Richmond, VA — The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia announced today that Byron Cage will join the organization as the new Minister of Music. Mr. Cage will oversee and lead the implementation of a dynamic, multigenerational worship ministry as well as provide high achievement leadership at all three campuses. “We are excited to […]

Richmond, VA – Stone Soul 2012 wrapped up on Saturday night with some of the biggest and brightest names in Gospel.  Among the line up was Dorinda Clark Cole who took some time to talk with The Belle about her radio show and her fashion line.  Her performance was beyond blessed! Courtesy of www.thebellereport.net     www.twitter.com/thebellereport

Princeton, PA — Her revolutionary music and style gave her the title Queen of Soul and now the prestigious Ivy League college Princeton University will be showing Respect to Aretha Franklin by giving her an honorary doctorate. She was one of just six people to receive the prestigious award at the New Jersey educational establishment’s graduation […]

Los Angeles, CA — Four of the most successful performers in gospel music history, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton, announce today that they will share the same stage for the very first time when they embark on The King’s Men concert tour this fall.  The historic U.S. tour will hit major […]