(DETROIT) – January 07, 2015 – PMG Gospel Label made history at the tail end of 2014 by releasing the first album on the label, ‘Grown Folks Gospel,’ by J Moss. The album, ‘Grown Folks Gospel,’ debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel album charts. February 24, 2015 will bring the release of PMG’s Stellar […]

Atlanta, GA – The 16th Annual NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will kick-off Super Bowl XLIX weekend on February 1, 2015 at Gammage Hall on the campus of Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ. American Family Insurance, the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration will bring together GRAMMY® and DOVE Award-winning artists, inspirational leaders and special […]

Mayor Howard Myers and Sheilah Belle, The Belle Petersburg, VA — While Howard Myers was just appointed Mayor of Petersburg on Monday, already he is pushing the city forward.  The latest move is the new slogan, ” I AM Petersburg” that can already be seen on Letter Heads to Bumper Stickers. Myers says, “I have […]

One of gospel music’s leading choir conductors and tunesmiths J.J. Hairston of the award-winning group, Youthful Praise, has been appointed Director of Music at City of Praise Family Ministries, headquartered in Mitchellville, MD where Bishop Joel & Ylawnda Peebles serve as the pastors. “The Word taught by Bishop Peebles is awesome,” Hairston says. “I look […]

Brentwood, TN — Worth Fighting For, the highly anticipated album by Stellar Award Winner, Brian Courtney Wilson is available for purchase in stores and at all digital outlets today. This will be the third album release from Wilson, and a debut from his new label home, Motown Gospel. Produced by the label’s VP of A&R […]

Richmond, VA — Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell was sentenced today to two years in prison for federal corruption charges. U.S. District Judge James Spencer said the former governor must report to prison on Feb. 9. McDonnell’s wife will be sentenced Feb. 20. The sentence could also be seen as a victory for McDonnell’s attorneys. Prosecutors […]

On Saturday, Pastor Andrae Crouch was rushed to the hospital following Cardiac Arrest.  The doctors have labeled his situation as very serious and his family is asking for your prayers.  Below is an official statement from Crouch sister Sandra. OFFICIAL STATEMENT: On Saturday, January 3rd, my brother, Andrae Crouch, was taken to the hospital so […]

Richmond, VA – Congratulations to RESOUND.  Group members Joseph B Clarke Jessica Fox Mariah Hargrove  landed a spot on Good Morning America, Monday, December 22, 2014, closing out the show with a special a cappella arrangement of a Christmas Carol. So far the group has more than 1 million views on Facebook and growing. Needless […]

Look who stopped by to say “Hi” to The Belle What a nice surprise to see Elsa and Olaf from the movie FROZEN!  The two stopped by St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Richmond, VA.  They are truly a fan favorite for many! Courtesy of http://www.thebellereport.com   http://www.twitter.com/thebellereport   http://www.youtube.com/thebellereport

We’re just having some fun here in the Praise studio and wanted to make sure you knew that you were invited.  So be sure to join your sister Monday through Friday, 2p.m. – 7p.m. on Praise 104.7FM in Richmond, VA and get ready to get your praise on!

PR — Gospel’s #1 balladeer Earnest Pugh, known for #1 radio hits such as “I Need Your Glory” and “Rain On Us,” is on the road promoting his new Top 10 “Just Worship” EP (boasting the radio hit “Alpha & Omega”) and preparing to usher in the holidays with the “Christmas with Earnest Pugh & Friends” concert tour. The exciting […]

Nashville, TN – Ricky Dillard has enjoyed a triumphant, history-making year that will go down in the record books both literally and figuratively. In June, Light Records released Dillard’s ninth album, AMAZING. The live set marks the 25th anniversary of his notable choir, the New Generation Chorale, and is a sonic masterpiece that has been […]