Richmond, VA — It’s no secret that the VA Gospel Announcers Guild President, Ed Stephens Jr.,has been dealing with a few health challenges including suffering from three Strokes, now challenged with mobility and now gets around by a Wheelchair. However, over the weekend, and with the help of a support team, Stephens made it […]

TBR – Richmond, VA – If you like Gospel Music, then Premiere Festivals’ Joyfest 2014 was the place to be Saturday. Just over twenty miles north of Richmond, VA, thousands turned out to hear some of Gospel music’s most exciting artists and entertainers in the business. Once again hosted by Comedian Bone Hampton, the concert […]

TBR — The Stellar Awards produced by the Chicago-based Central City Productions, Inc. (CCP) and known for recognizing and honoring the biggest names and best in Gospel Music on a platform set just for the Gospel Community, is getting set to make a few changes. After originally taping its award show at the Arie Crown […]

NAACP/PR — LAS VEGAS, Nevada– Vice President Joe Biden will deliver remarks to thousands of delegates, members and guests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), at its annual convention on July 23. The event is being held from July 19-23 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Convention Center in Las […]

TBR/Exclusive — After 30 Years of Overwhelming Success and with the constant and enormous pressure from so many up and coming young, middle aged, and aspiring artists, we are hearing lots of BUZZ about Vickie Winans rolling out a Country Wide Teaching Tour beginning in October 2014! Winans will teach and share her Formula on […]

The Belle with Dr. & Mrs. Carl S, Vaughan, EdD TBR — Richmond, VA — Jump Start University an affiliate of Vasilios Community Development Services recently hosted its inaugural event, “Essence of Empowerment.” Held at the Virginia War Memorial, Richmond, VA this was a wonderful time for the Community to come together and see the […]

Richmond, VA — “The 5th Annual Gospel Music Fest with The Belle” at Dogwood Dell was a success thanks in part to one of the headline artist, the legendary Dorothy Norwood . This little woman, delivered a powerful performance that brought everyone to their feet and down to the front of the stage!  Also joining […]

PR – It’s one thing to be blessed with the voice of an angel. It’s another to unwaveringly direct that natural talent to inspire and uplift. Kierra Sheard is one of those gifted few. “I just love singing,” says Sheard, a next generation member of gospel’s royal family The Clark Sisters. “Having such a gift […]

By Sheilah Belle TBR Exclusive — (July 6, 2014) Ask anyone about the Award Winning, Songwriter, Producer, Composer and Music/Choir Director Donald Lawrence and usually the words brilliant, talented and musical genius comes up. This may have a lot to do with how he sees music and his vision behind creating so many hits. During […]

TBR — (High Point N.C.) — Grammy Award-Winning Artist Lecrae, Premier Productions, and Live Nation announce The Anomaly Tour featuring Lecrae with special guests Andy Mineo and DJ Promote. Tickets for Lecrae’s fall 2014 The Anomaly Tour go on sale Friday, July 25. The nation-wide tour kicks off in Houston on October 3. “Lecrae has […]

TBR – Richmond, VA – Despite the hot temperatures, Richmond and the Tri City area turned out for one of the biggest Gospel Weekends on the East Coast.  With more than fifty artists, music industry executives, special guests and announcers all participating, this was truly the ”Big Gospel Weekend”. Also making a special appearance was […]

TBR – Memphis, TN — The gospel music industry is excited about the promotion of Stellar Award winning radio announcer and WHAL 95.7 Hallelujah FM Assistant Program Director/Music Director Tracy Bethea to take the helm of Gospel Programming at Memphis’ radio station. Over the last two decades, Bethea has observed and participated in the evolution […]