TBR – Richmond, VA – It was back in 1914 when the Hippodrome first opened its doors as a vaudeville and movie theatre for 1,050.  It’s location was and still is in the Jackson Ward district.  Attracting mainly an African-American audience it brought in big stars like Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, Ethel Waters, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, […]

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

Tampa, FL — The spotlight continues to shine on the Sanford, Florida and the case of The Trayvon Martin.  Over the weekend, several national recording Gospel artists stopped by Tampa to show support for Martin’s family, as well as honor a local high school student. One day after shooter George Zimmerman apologized to Trayvon Martin’s […]

Congratulations to our very own Le’Andria Johnson who scooped up her very first Grammy Award this week. If you didn’t know, the winning moment was broadcast live on the 54th Annual Grammy Awards’ pre-telecast before millions of fans watching and tuning in find out who would take home the music industry’s most prestigious honor. Our […]

During a recent conversation live inside the 27th Annual Stellar Awards press room, Gospel sensation LeJeune Thompson speaks of her musical mentors and how she found inspiration in John P. Kee, Donald Lawrence and The Clark Sisters.

Gospel legend Dorinda Clark Cole (of The Clark Sisters) takes on Bishop Hezekiah Walker's "Lift Him Up" in a live tribute at the 2012 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Luncheon in Nashville, TN during the 27th Annual Stellar Awards Weekend.

Gospel music has often been touted as the inspiration for a variety of musical genres, but now more than ever it’s uplifting nature and ability to encourage all of God’s children is gaining much respect from even the world of Hip Hop. DJ Premier, who is said to be one of the greatest music producers […]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN CLARK SHEARD Praise 104.7FM & PraiseRichmond.com salute one of Gospel music’s most beloved vocalists – the one & only Karen Clark Sheard. This legendary member of the Grammy-winning Detroit-based ensemble The Clark Sisters has thrilled and inspired a generation of singers and musicians since she was a child singing on table tops […]

The Clark Sisters recently performed “Hallelujah” in Houston, and as always, they shut it down! Take a look at this legendary sister act move the crowd at Pastor Suzette Caldwell’s Birthday Celebration at the Windsor Village Methodist Church. Get more great Gospel right here. RELATED POSTS: Dr. Dorinda Clarke Cole Live Performance Talks About Survival […]

Gospel music’s legendary Clark Sister with the jazzy vocals, the high octane energy on stage, fabulously funky fashions and the churchy midas touch on everything she touches Dorinda Clark Cole has officially announced her decision to sign with Light Records. Via:  http://thebuzzcincy.com The highly respected member of the famed Grammy Award-winning family The Clark Sisters […]

Via:  Elev8.com // Last week, I had the pleasure of talking with R&B and gospel singer Coko about her newest album The Winner In Me which is packed with energetic party starters, uplifting worship anthems,  and guest turns from Israel Houghton, Kelly Price, Youthful Praise, and Canton Jones. If you missed the first part of […]

// After The Clark Sisters’ long awaited 2007 reunion album Live… One Last Time, the sisters announced to the dismay of many that they were retiring. But it’s amazing what two weeks on top of the Billboard gospel charts, an in-demand tour schedule, and three Grammy wins can make you do. The overwhelming demand for […]