(Black PR Wire) Los Angeles – Recently, the NAACP announced 3 new submission categories for the 54th NAACP Image Awards. Recognized as the nation’s preeminent multicultural awards show from an African-American perspective, the 54th NAACP Image Awards will continue a tradition of excellence, uplifting values that inspire equality, justice, and progressive change, and highlighting artists […]

Miami, FL- September 8, 2022)  BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) paid tribute to the best in R&B and Hip-Hop last night at its 2022 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards held at LIV Nightclub Miami Beach. Busta Rhymes was honored as the BMI Icon for the indelible and unique influence that he has had on the music industry and on generations of music creators. In addition, BMI’s R&B/Hip-Hop Producer […]

ATLANTA, GA) September 8, 2022 —Trin-i-tee 5:7 was known as one of the hottest girl groups of the early 2000s in the Christian and R&B industry.  The group garnered two Grammy nominations, two BET Award nominations, two Dove Award wins, and a Stellar Award win that raised the bar for all girl groups. Angel Taylor […]

Nashville, TN (September 9, 2022) – The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin as the hosts for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 18th, 2022. This year’s broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the […]

(Nashville, TN) — Brian Courtney Wilson racks up another Number 1 song this week with “Sure As,” which tops Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart.  Wilson celebrates a notable fourth number one song on the charts, demonstrating his respected status on Gospel radio. “Sure As,” is the second song from Wilson’s 2020 STILL album to reach Number […]

Nashville, TN —  Legendary artist and music mogul Ben Tankard has a resume that includes fifteen gold and six platinum-selling albums, multiple #1 Billboard Smooth Jazz Radio singles, seventeen Stellar Awards, and a Stellar Music Hall of Fame induction.  He has numerous Dove, Grammy®, Soul Train, and NAACP Image Award nominations.  Tankard is an author, a reality […]

New York, NY – August 26, 2022 – BET+, the leading streaming service for Black audiences, and Tyler Perry Studios announced today the second wave of talent joining the production of the new BET+ original drama “Tyler Perry’s Zatima.” Executive produced, directed, and written by Tyler Perry, the 10 episodes original series “Zatima” will premiere Thursday, September 29 exclusively on BET+.  Series regulars Cameron Fuller, […]

From this rich tradition sprang gospel music’s newest torchbearers, D’vyne Worship. Led by its founder and imitable choirmaster, Elder Patrick Riddick, this 50+ voice aggregate was founded in 2001 in Virginia Beach, Va. ‘DW’ as the choir is affectionately called was born out of the young adult choir Riddick led at his home church, New […]

GRAMMY and Stellar Award winner Jonathan McReynolds returns with a new sound on the brand new single, “Your World” (MNRK Music Group). “Your World” reminds the listener of God’s sovereignty – it’s a bop, intentionally upbeat, and happy. The song was written to help people lift the weights that hold them down. Known for bridging […]

DENVER, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mother Teresa of Calcutta is one of the most widely revered saints in the world, and one of the greatest spiritual giants of the 20th century. She is a powerful witness of authentic Christian charity and a guidepost for all who seek hope in our turbulent times. “Mother Teresa: No Greater Love” is […]

Chart-topping R&B sax player Boney James released his new single “Coastin’” featuring vocals from 5-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathway, The track is available today via all streaming services and available on James’ forthcoming 18th studio album, Detour, out September 23rd via Concord Records.  The new 10-song collection is a subtle stylistic turn that builds on the commercial success of 2020’s Solid, James’ highest […]

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB)  —Leading independent automated digital music distributor TuneCore, a division of global digital music company Paris-based Believe, has reached the record-breaking milestone of $2.5 Billion paid to artists (since the company’s inception in 2006). The announcement was made today by Andreea Gleeson, Chief Executive Officer, TuneCore. The massive number comes by way of […]